Fashion Essentials: Must-Haves for Interviews and Work

Even if you see nothing but fun in your future right now, you will eventually have to go to a job interview. If you’ve already been through the interview process and have a great job (lucky you), you still might need clothing that’s more than casual for the office. Due to popular request, here’s my list of fashion essentials for job interviews and work environments.

To start, here are some tips on shopping for interview and work wear:

• Skip sexy! An interview is your opportunity to show your potential employer what kind of worker you are going to be. Traipsing in wearing a mini skirt and sequined tank top on says “party girl”, and that is the last thing your boss-to-be wants. You want to look professional–but that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style!
• Focus on business casual classics that can be worn many ways. You want versatile pieces that you can personalize with different accessories.
• While stores like Forever 21 and Charlotte Russe might be great places for everyday wear and accessories, you may need to step it up and spend a bit more (but not too much) on work clothing or interview wear. If you have a tailored piece from a discount retail store, you can probably get away with wearing it, but don’t wear anything that might look too trendy or cheap.

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