How to Dress for an Interview

Men and Women

• Conservative two-piece business suit (solid dark blue or grey is best)
• Conservative long-sleeved shirt/blouse (white is best, pastel is next best)
• Clean, polished conservative shoes
• Well-groomed hairstyle
• Clean, trimmed fingernails
• Empty pockets 
• Light briefcase or portfolio case
• No visible body piercing (nose rings, eyebrow rings,etc.) or tatoos

Men

• Tie should be Conservative
• Dark shoes
• Dark socks
• Get a haircut; short hair always fares best in interviews
• Fresh shave
• Moustaches and beards should be neatly trimmed
• No earrings (if you normally wear one, take it out)

Women

• Shoes with conservative heels
• Conservative hosiery at or near skin colour (check for runs - take a spare pair with you)
• Neat handbag, briefcase or portfolio
• If you wear nail polish, use clear or a conservative colour
• Keep makeup simple and natural
• One set of earrings only