Interview Dress Code - Dress For Success

For men, the safest bet would be business attire. Go with a business suit, preferably with neutral or business colors such as dark grey, black or navy blue.

There is no need to wear a blazer or a different color pants. You must wear a long sleeve shirt well coordinated with the suit. Make sure that the color of the tie is matching as well.

Stick with a black or brown belt with a flat buckle. Don't ever wear a belt with a trendy buckle or the one with something written on it. This looks way too flashy for an interview and simply does not fits with formal attire.

Go easy with cologne by wearing it to a minimum and for heaven's sake, don't forget to shave. Make sure you have no visible jewelry.

Additionally, make sure you go with a neat hairstyle and well trimmed nails. When it comes to shoes stick with formal black or brown leather ones to go along with black or brown socks.

Again a business suit is the best bet when it comes to interview dress code for women. You can also wear a tailored business outfit with a conservative color such as dark grey, light black or navy blue. A jacket would be a nice optional addition to your business suit but in case you're being interviewed for a managerial position then it's a must.

Make sure you wear minimal makeup which isn't easily noticeable and specifically go with a conservative color for your nail polish in case you wear one (although it would be better to leave it altogether). Make sure you wear no more than one ring on each hand. For shoes, go with the ones with conservative heels.

While it's true that your interview dress code depends significantly on the kind of position you're applying for, the above section for men and women will get you thinking in the right direction. In case you're still undecided on what to wear for your upcoming interview then it would be best to consult somebody who's already working in that company.

Finally, let me add one more thing related to interview dress code in these hard economic times. During the yesteryears of booming economy, wearing non-conformist interview attire was definitely a symbol of risk thinking approach, which definitely offered an advantage in certain job positions.

With the ongoing recession, risk taking is gaining a terrible reputation. Instead employers are looking for reliable candidates which can produce results based on tested methods. It is because of this that dressing in a professional manner is fast becoming the expected standard for today's hiring managers.

In short, stick with formal business attire in case you're not sure about the other options.