How to Look Like a Professional

The Do’s and Don’ts of Dressing for an Interview

Males Slacks Dress Shirt Polo Shirt Belt (Black/Brown) Dress Shoes Suit (optional) Tie (optional)

Females Slacks Blouse Knee-Length Skirt Dress (with

sleeves) Dress Shoes Suit (optional) Small Belt (neutral)

Appropriate Interview Attire

Males Neutral Colors (e.g.

Black, Brown, Khaki, Grey) and Pastels

Simple Patterned Shirts

Clean Shaven Neatly Combed

Hair

Females Neutral Colors or Pastels Simple Patterns Small/Simple Jewelry Wear Minimal Make-up Shoes-Short Heels or

Flats Wear Nylons (neutral

color) if wearing a dress or skirt

Neatly Combed Hair (wear in a ponytail or up-do)

The Do’s of Interview Attire

Female Do’s

Collared ¾ Sleeve Blouse with Knee-Length Skirt

Optional Suit with Collared Blouse

Female Do’s

Accessories: Thin Belt, Pearl Necklace and Stud Earrings or Silver/Gold Necklace with Small Hoops

Shoes: (Left) Black with ½ inch heel and (Right) Flats

Male Do’s

Blue Striped Dress Shirt with Khaki Slacks

Charcoal Suit with White Dress Shirt, Black Belt and Tie

Male Do’s

Black Dress Shoes with Laces Brown Loafers

Males T-Shirts/

Sweatshirts Sleeveless Shirts Jeans Shorts Anything

Ripped/Dirty Sneakers

Females T-Shirts/Sweatshirts Sleeveless Shirts or

Spaghetti Straps Shorts Short Skirts/Dresses Anything Ripped/Dirty Large Jewelry High/Stiletto Heels Sneakers/Sandals

Inappropriate Interview Attire

Males Show Tattoos Show Body

Piercings Wear Bright Colors Wear Complex/Busy

Patterns Wear Jewelry Not Shave Not Brush Your Hair

Females Show Tattoos Show Body Piercings (you

may wear small earrings) Wear Bright Colors Wear Complex/Busy

Patterns Wear Fish-Net or Bright-

Colored Nylons/Tights Wear Open-Toed and

Backless Shoes

The Don’ts of Interview Attire

Female Don’ts

Ripped Jean Skirt with Bright/Busy Sleeveless Tank Top

Shoes: (Left) Sneakers and (Right) Bright, High Heeled/Backless/Open-toed Sandels

Female Don’ts

Remove Body Piercings

Tongue Piercing=No!

Small Gold Hoops= Yes!

Black Chocker=No!

Bright Make=No!

Rips/Tears=No!

Males Don’ts

Jeans and T-Shirt with Writing: Avoid Being a Walking Advertisement Dirty/Torn Sneakers

Males Don’ts

Remove Body Piercings Cover Tattoos

Shave!

Jewelry= No!

Sleeveless= No!

Who Would you Hire?Based on what you have learned about appropriate interview attire, which individual(s) would you hire based on their dress?

Alicia Ginny John

Michael Chris Zack

AnswerGinny and Zack both demonstrate appropriate interview attire. They are wearing neutral and/or pastel colors with no flashy accessories or jewelry. While Zack does have facial hair, his mustache and beard are neatly trimmed and the rest of his face is kept clean-shaven.