by The office clothing has been in the river in the past ten years. Not too long ago they only wore one suit and a tie. Maybe there was a briefcase, even a hat, but the basics were set. Some boys still wear a suit every day, also some strange slopes on the hats-but most of us are expected to work in an amalgam of “professional” clothing that (but by no means exclusively for) “intelligent” trainers, button downs, stretch chinos, company brandy vests and polo shirt that could not do the cutting bodies in one PGA.
One could argue that it is a cursed era of the office in the office. So what the hell should you wear an interview?
The interview suit
First, it depends on what it interviews and on what level. If you are a lumberjack-then it could be strange to appear in a three-part suit. And also if you are for a potential position of the CEO, a flannel and jeans could cook it. So let’s assume that you apply for a regular, office -related job that has no defined uniform but requires a measure of modern formality. (And if this is not the case and you are still amazed at what you should wear, let us know!)
A suit and a tie is the obvious choice, but not the only option. If you have a favorite suit, feel good and want to feel good in the interview. But if this suit is black, think about it again (unless you interviewing for bouncers, undertakers or henchmen). Black suits get a bad reputation, and it is more than possible to look good in a black suit, but it is too dark for an interview.
Wooden coal gray may be an intelligent choice when the job is financed, the color may be a little dreary, but speaks of cool heads and fiscal prudence. You can also explore pin strips or checks, but you don’t want to dive into the Wall Street wolf. If you dress for an interview, it is about fulfilling the necessary formality without going wild. They don’t try to be the “personality rental”. (Are you?)
The solid option is marine, which everyone looks good. Traditional business suits are cut out of the worst wool, which is smooth, with a gentle shine, but it could be caught under strong office light bulbs. If you are worried about it, look for something – Maybe Till, Flanell or Hopsack – that has a matt finish because it absorbs light.
Wear a white or pale blue business shirt and a Grenadine tie. Try to keep the knot as neatly and insufficiently as possible. A four-in-hand would make the trick. You can wear reserved cufflinks-and shirt has French cuffs and a nice watch, but it is probably best to avoid other sartorial flourishes such as pocket squares or tie bears.
Also keep your socks. Shoes should be black cords-a black, cap-toe oxfords are never a bad call with a marine or charcoable suit and if you wear a belt, it should be easy and the color and leather of your shoes fit. End the look with a coat and a nice briefcase or leather bag. Nothing crazy now – we just want to bring it over the line.
The NO-SUIT option
Alternatively, you may not want to wear any suit at all, and that’s okay for more creative or more casual jobs. The person you probably meet will probably not be in a suit. Maybe you don’t have to be-but at least you should acquire. No jeans. No sneakers. You can stand up in a varied combination of beautiful knitwear and pants, but there are often no gravitas that you need when you go into an interview.
You can’t just wear a shirt and pants. And under no circumstances should you ever wear a shirt and a tie unless you audition for the Mormon book.
A kind of jacket is crucial. This can be a beautiful, slightly load -bearing blazer, or it can even be a task jacket (which looks cool with a shirt and tie). But they need this top layer, which is often referred to as all -important “third part” to end a look. Otherwise everything is just a bit … boyish.
One of the best ways to remain acquired is to combine a casual blazer (not the jacket of a suit) with a pants that feel from the same family colored and vibe-way, but are not confused for an attempt to remove a suit if you do not have the right pants. Perhaps it is a somewhat darker color of the same color, or maybe there is a subtle test or a slubby stain in the fabric, but there is more visual interest in the total look than a normal business suit. Then add a knitting polo that is smarter than a T-shirt (definitely no T-shirts in the interview), but still easy. It is said that they are the guy who knows when it is time to work and when it is time to go for Happy Hour. People like this guy. But to do it right, it must be easy wool or a cotton/silk mixture with an open, buttonless collar – what you would find on the Italian Riviera in 1964. Not just a polo shirt.
The tonal here could be a good move, which means that the jacket, pants and the polo are all in the same color group. The navy is still working, but also smoky brown or even a dusty, washed out green.
A universal truth of the work interview is that you have to be polite, prepared and on time. These details are of the greatest importance, and the clothing is ultimately only window cladding. But that doesn’t mean that you cannot help seal the deal.
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