Clothing woman interview

Before you leave for the job interview ask a friend to review your total image. You only have one chance to ace the interview and your appearance plays a tremendous role in shaping the interviewers opinion. Use the checklist for job interview clothes to assess how you look.

Shirt or blouse

• Sleeves must touch the wrist
• Buttons should be fastened two buttons above the cleavage and should stay fastened
• The shirt must be below the hip.

Skirt

• Should not be a tight fit
• No creases
• No pulling back
• Must be able to place two fingers between your skirt and body
• Loose fit
• Shouldn't curve under waistline when you bend or sit
• Length must be appropriate
• No pulling of the pleats.

Pants

• Pleats must not stretch
• Zip must lie flat
• No wrinkling in front
• Not too tight
• Panty line shouldn't be visible
• Wear accessories
• Wear professional jacket.

Jacket or suit

• No crinkles across the collar
• It is easy to fasten the buttons without stretching the jacket
• Sleeves should touch the wrist
• Pockets must not bulge.

Dress

• Neckline must be two inches above the cleavage line
• Avoid sleeveless dresses
• Avoid large print or patterns.

Shoes and stockings

• Neutral shade stockings
• Closed shoes
• Medium height heels
• Medium thick heels
• Stocking color must be lighter or same color as shoes
• Avoid colored stockings.

Accessories

• Wear less than 15 items including shoes, belts, earrings, bangles, watch, and necklace
• No dangling and noisy accessories
• Avoid overly large earrings.

Final touches

• Avoid bright lipstick and makeup
• Makeup light rather than heavy
• Fingernails should be clean, short or medium length
• Avoid too formal hairstyles
• Avoid fancy hairstyles and accessories
• Pull hair back if it is long
• Wear light lingerie with lighter colors
• Wear darker lingerie with darker colors
• Wear a light perfume

The above guidelines can be used to check your job interview clothes. If your image is impeccable, you will also have more confidence.