Interviewing In Style

Have an upcoming interview and aren't sure what to wear? Don't want to break out the black bell-bottom slacks from three years ago? Well, I'm here to tell you a few of the basic dos and don'ts of interview attire and how to make it trendy as well.

What you wear certainly depends on what type of job you are interviewing for. For example, an interview at a big news corporation (e.g. The Columbus Dispatch) would require a nicer outfit than an interview for an office job on a college campus. Since I am a sophomore in college and my blog is generally aimed at girls around my own age, I'm going to focus on fashionable interview attire that is a bit more on the casual side.

To the left is what I will be wearing to an interview I have at the Multicultural Center here on campus.

I've paired some khaki colored chino pants with a solid navy blazer. The white and navy striped shirt goes beneath the blazer to add just the right amount of contrast. Also, the nude flats are very simple and tie the outfit together without taking away from it.

(A well put-together outfit can really boost your confidence when interviewing)!

The Basic "Dos":

• Ironed clothes
• Polished shoes (this is more important than you think!)
• Clean hands/fingernails

The Basic "Don'ts":

• Huge statement necklaces (let your personality speak!)
• Multiple bright colors and patterns
• LEGGINGS

That's all I have for today. I hope you learned a few things and best of luck with any upcoming interviews!

Stay trendy,

xoxo Emma