A guide to help demystify the professional fashion lingo and provide some helpful pointers to guarantee a great first impression from the moment you walk in the door for your next interview.

1. The Interview Dress Code:
A Style Guide
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2. There are many different
paths to a new job, but all
share one thing in common
at the end of the road…

3. the INTERVIEW!

4. How can you guarantee
the best possible first
impression before you
even say hello?

5. By paying
attention to:

6. THE
BIG
THINGS

7. THE
BIG
THINGS
YOUR OUTFIT

8. THE
BIG
THINGS
YOUR OUTFITYOUR OUTFIT
IRONED
TAILORED
ENVIRONMENT-
APPROPRIATE

9. THE
BIG
THINGS
YOUR HYGEINE

10. THE
BIG
THINGS
YOUR HYGEINEYOUR HYGEINE
THE BASICS:
SHOWER, BRUSH TEETH & HAIR,
DEODORANT
AVOID COLOGNE
OR PERFUME
NEAT HAIR

11. THE
small
DETAILS

12. THE
small
DETAILS
YOUR ACCESORIES

13. THE
small
DETAILS
YOUR ACCESORIESYOUR ACCESORIES
POLISHED SHOES
TASTEFUL &
LIMITED JEWLERY
SUBTLE
ACCESSORIES

14. YOUR HANDSHAKE
THE
small
DETAILS

15. YOUR HANDHSAKE
THE
small
DETAILS
YOUR HANDSHAKE
CONFIDENT
FRIENDLY
EYE CONTACT
NOT A LIMP FISH
OR TOO TIGHT

16. THE
small
DETAILS
YOUR LOOK

17. THE
small
DETAILS
YOUR LOOKYOUR LOOK
GOOD POSTURE
POSITIVE
ENERGY LEVEL
BODY LANGAUGE

18. THE
small
DETAILS
YOUR LANGUAGE

19. THE
small
DETAILS
YOUR LANGUAGEYOUR LANGUAGE
AVOID
FILLER WORDS:
LIKE…UM…UHH..
WORDS OF
CONFIDENCE:
YES > YEP

20. Let’s dive more into this work and
interview appropriate fashion…

21. Dressing for
today’s interview
may be more
complicated than
just picking an old
suit from the
closet…

23. A good recruiter will fill you in on the
proper attire for your next interview.

24. The laws of workplace fashion may
be different depending on:

25. The laws of workplace fashion may
be different depending on:
• The job itself

26. The laws of workplace fashion may
be different depending on:
• The job itself
• Location

27. The laws of workplace fashion may
be different depending on:
• The job itself
• Location
• Department

28. The laws of workplace fashion may
be different depending on:
• The job itself
• Location
• Department
• Company size

29. The laws of workplace fashion may
be different depending on:
• The job itself
• Location
• Department
• Company size
• Industry

30. The laws of workplace fashion may
be different depending on:
• The job itself
• Location
• Department
• Company size
• Industry
• Years in business

31. Now it’s time to demistify the
professional fashion lingo.

32. Professional Dress
 Two piece professional suit
 Conservative colors: black, navy, gray
 For Men: Subtle necktie, formal shoes that
match your belt
 For Women: Minimal jewelry, daytime makeup,
dress pants should not have back pockets

33. Professional Dress

34. Business Casual
Generally accepted:
 For Men: Dress pants or khakis and a shirt
with a collar.
 For Women: Dress pants or knee-length skirt
and a blouse or shirt with a collar.
 No jeans, sneakers, or loungewear.

35. Business Casual

36. Smart / Snappy Casual
Put-together, but not overly dressed-up.
Think relaxed, but professional and trendy.
 For Men: Khakis, dark jeans, button-down
shirts or polos.
 For Women: Tasteful heels, blouses, tasteful
dresses.
 No t-shirts or ratty shoes.

37. Smart / Snappy Casual

38. Casual
Some offices have no guidelines, so it’s
completely dress as you please. Take
cues from others around the office.

39. Looking for
more workplace
fashion advice
or styles?

40. Head to

41. Search for:
 Interview Styles
 Work Fashion
 Professional Attire

43. Turn your
smart phone
OFF.
Not on silent or vibrate.

44. Turn your
smart phone
OFF.
Not on silent or vibrate.

45. Ditch the Starbucks.
Coffee isn’t meant for interviews.

46. Don’t bring
backpacks or
giant briefcases.

47. Don’t bring
backpacks or
giant briefcases.
Instead go for a
professional padfolio.

48. Don’t be late or
show up way
too early.

49. Don’t be late or
show up way
too early.
10 minutes
early is fine.

50. Now it’s time to put
the advice to work for
your next interview!

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