INTERVIEW DRESS ETIQUETTE - Shirts and Ties

Business Attire    VS      Smart Casual


Dress shirt:
· Shades of light to mid blue are most
  effective. If you choose another color,
  pastels are safest.
· Subtle patterns are fine
· White shirts create a more formal look
Silk Tie: Keep it subtle
· Should coordinate with suit and shirt
· Patterns in your shirt, tie and suit will
  fight each other unless they are different
  designs and size
* Need help getting the right tie knots?
  Go to: www.suitfullstop.com

Casual Shirts:

· Long-sleeved are more business oriented 

· Button-down is a neater look

· Cotton or cotton-blend

· Solid pastels or small subtle patterns

  subdued patterns

· Crisp, clean and pressed 

· Avoid T-Shirts and black

Sweaters:

· Sweater alone or under a sport coat 

  is a great look 

· Never a sweatshirt

Tie:

· Adds a touch of elegance

Courtesy : www.execstyle.com

INTERVIEW DRESS ETIQUETTE - The Look

Business Attire    VS      Smart Casual

Mid to Dark colored suit
Pants: Must match jacket
Solid Navy or Grey are best, you can consider a subtle stripe.
More prominent stripes are appropriate
only for higher level executive positions
Black suits are more formal and austere.
If you do wear black, soften the look with
a blue shirt.
Pleated pants have a more classical look
Flat front pants have a slimming, modern look, but may look awkward on larger
men.
Suit pants and jacket MUST be tailored
from identical fabric.
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Conservative
Navy Suit Perfect for interviews
Khakis or slacks
Sport coat or blazer:
Always with a crisp crease
Cotton, wool or micro-fiber
Darker colors are dressier
Lighter colors are more casual
Avoid jeans or cargo pants
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Makes a casual look a bit more formal
Can be removed for a more casual look
Choose a jacket in a solid shade or a
subtle design (no bold, bright patterns or
colors)

Conservative
Navy Blazer, Blue Shirt & Beige Pants

Choosing The Right Suit for an interview - The Look

Business Attire     VS      Smart Casual

“Business attire” is a full suit with matching pants, a dress shirt and tie.   

It differs from the type of outfit you might wear to a wedding or evening 

event. It is conservative, designed to be sharp but not flashy, and elegant 

but not overly formal.  The idea is to showcase the individual, not the 

clothes.

“Smart casual” is a more relaxed, yet professional look.  Pressed 

pants, a collared shirt, and clean, matching accessories.  A sport coat 

will add a touch of class to a casual look. Avoid jeans, sneakers and 

T-shirts. You should never dress completely casual to an interview.

Courtesy : http://www.execstyle.com/eBook/Interview_Dress_Etiquette.pdf