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Interview Outfits for Women: What to Wear to an Interview
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A job interview is your opportunity to make a great first impression on your potential employer. Dressing for success is a big part of the interview process.
If you're wondering what to wear to an interview, the most important thing to keep in mind is that you must look professional and polished. While your interview attire depends on what job you're applying for, no matter what the position, you should come in looking neat, tidy, and well-dressed.
If you're a woman who needs some inspiration for your interview attire, browse through this gallery to get an idea of what to wear to an interview.
First up: classic black dress pants and a sweater.
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Interview Outfits for Women: Sweater and Black Dress Pants
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A pair of classic black slacks are an essential part of a woman's interview wardrobe. It's worth it to invest in a pair of quality black dress pants that fit well and will hold up after many wears.
Once you have a good pair of dress pants, it's easy to dress them up, or dress them down. You can pair your dress pants with a button down or blazer for a formal look, or with a sweater for a business casual look.
With a bit of creativity, black dress pants don't have to be boring. Add a top with an interesting detail, like this heather-gray sweater with the wrap detail on the hem. It softens the look, and makes it a bit special.
Peep-toe heels with a moderate heel height, like the ones here, are fashion-forward but still tasteful. If you're looking to dress down your look, add a pair of ballet flats or loafers instead of heels.
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Interview Outfits for Women: Experimenting with Button Downs
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Guess what? Button downs don't have to be boring! And you don't have to limit yourself to the basic white, blue, or pink button-down shirt.
You can experiment with fabrics, like the sheer silk chiffon here, which works great when layered over a black camisole. Try being creative with color, too. This shirt's camel color works well, as it's more interesting than the usual colors but still tasteful and professional.
When you're shopping for a button down, just remember that the neckline should be modest. Make sure your bra is covered, and avoid showing cleavage. It's also a good idea to keep your button down tucked in, unless it's a style that is designed to be worn without tucking in.
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Interview Outfits for Women: A Navy Blue Blazer and Khaki Skirt
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This is a great business casual interview outfit compromised of three pieces that are simple, but extremely versatile.
A navy blue blazer is a great addition to your interview wardrobe. Not only can you wear a blazer on numerous occasions, but it works well with many different outfits - over a button down, with a blouse, and even with a dress, for example.
Of course, a navy blue blazer looks great paired with a simple white button down. It's a staple combination that you can wear with khaki pants, a khaki skirt, and even dark-wash jeans in a casual situation or to a start-up causal interview.
The knee-length khaki skirt rounds out the outfit. A khaki skirt is a good addition to your working wardrobe because it can be worn with many different tops. Like the blazer, it can also be dressed up or dressed down depending on the occasion.
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Interview Outfits for Women: Statement Dresses
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Although it's important that your interview attire be professional and conservative, that doesn't mean you can't experiment with color. A tasteful dress in an interesting color, such as a muted turquoise or deep red, is a good addition to your interview wardrobe.
With a statement dress like the ones here, you don't need to bother with adding jewelry or other accessories - the dress speaks for itself. When working with bright colors, though, make sure the rest of the dress is modest.
It's always important to make sure that both the neckline and hemline are appropriate: avoid short dresses and low-cut, revealing necklines. With a bright-colored dress, it is more important than ever that the piece covers you appropriately.
All you need to round off a dress like this is a pair of black heels, or black ballet flats.
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Interview Outfits for Women: A Button Down and V-Neck Sweater
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Pair a button-down top with a v-neck sweater for a versatile look. You can dress the top up with black dress pants or a skirt, or dress it down with khakis or dark-wash jeans if you're interviewing at a start-up company.
What's great about this combination is that it's easy to create a variety of looks, with only a few pieces. If you invest in three button downs and three sweaters that all coordinate with each other, you'll have nine different tops that you can mix and match with different bottoms.
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Interview Outfits for Women: Print Cardigans
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Don't be afraid of bold prints. Although you should avoid anything too bright or flashy (animal prints, for example, usually aren't interview-appropriate, unless they are extremely subtle), a two-tone black-and-white print, like the sweater here, can spice up an otherwise-boring outfit while still looking professional.
If you're going to wear a bold print, limit it to one print only and keep the rest of the outfit simple and subdued.
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Interview Outfits for Women: A Black Dress and Tights
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A tasteful "little black dress" is the hallmark of a simple yet refined business wardrobe. Invest in a quality dress that skims the knee. A dress with a structured fit and nice details (like the capped sleeves here) is professional yet still modern.
To give your outfit some life, pair the dress with an pair of textured tights, like the ones shown here. Make sure the pattern is subtle, though - a sheer stripe, cable pattern, or ribbed look adds texture and interest, but anything that resembles outright fishnets is not work-place appropriate.
Finish your outfit with a pair of black heels for a classic, timeless business formal look.
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Interview Outfits for Women: A Wrap Blouse and Tweed Skirt
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A wrap blouse like the one shown here makes for an elegant look, which can be completed with either a skirt or slacks. Add a skinny waist belt for a touch of detail that really makes the top pop.
A skirt made of an interesting fabric - such as the tweed seen on this skirt - is a great way to make a business look your own.
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Interview Outfits for Women: A Khaki Blazer and Navy Blue Skirt
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A menswear-inspired khaki blazer is an extremely versatile piece to have in your wardrobe. Wear it over a button down or blouse. It looks great with dark-wash jeans for a startup casual interview, or navy blue bottoms for a dressier look.
The button down here might be a basic top, but the white collar really makes the look pop. With a shirt that has an interesting collar detail, you can button it up to the top, eliminating the need for a necklace. Another option for a unique collar detail is a rounded "peter pan" collar.
Finally, a navy blue skirt is a stylish alternative to the traditional black pencil skirt. It's a bit more easygoing than the typical black skirt, but it's still professional, creating a look that is relaxed and also refined.
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Stylish Interview Outfits for Women
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Here are even more interview outfits for women who want to impress with style. Check out this trendy, both formal and more casual, interview attire, along with tips on how to get the look.
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Interview Outfits for Women: What Not to Wear
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Regardless of the type of job you are interviewing for, there are some things you should never wear to a job interview. From low-cut tops to excessive perfume, here's what not to wear when you are interviewing for a new job.
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