In class recently we had a guest speaker come in and talk with us about our portfolio reviews. One of the topics we discussed was attire, for men and women, for the reviews. There were many ideas and suggestions regarding attire ranging from hairstyles to piercings to stockings.
The following is a list of five suggestions for attire, regarding women, that have come from my own experience during interviews:
Comb your hair (It always shows and it helps to have it somewhat pulled back)
Wear conservative clothing (if you want to wear a skirt, wear one that at least goes down to your knees- it's much more professional and classy. Also, wear a shirt that doesn't reveal your cleavage. Save those shirts for the club or friends, not an interview.)
Wear simple shoes (Again, be conservative with your shoes. While six-inch heels are beautiful, they may not be appropriate for an interview. Wear some closed-toed simple shoes that are less than three inches tall.)
Keep your make-up simple (I always like to use natural tones like browns and pinks, keep it light, add a little color for fun but keep it simple.)
Iron Your Clothes (now I hate ironing as much as the next person but even when I see wrinkled clothes I think it looks tacky. Be presentable and clean.)
