What to Wear

So you're planning to interview with a company that's a fashion leader in retail. How should you dress?

The business world has certainly sent mixed signals in recent years – shifting from corporate suits to business casual to sometimes very casual, depending on the organization.

Good advice for interview dressing is to kick it up a notch, even in business casual environments. The key is to look polished and professional. Here are some guidelines:

WOMEN

• Solid color, conservative suit (skirt or pants) with coordinated blouse
• Moderate heeled closed-toe shoes
• Limited jewelry
• Neat, professional hairstyle and manicured nails
• Light make-up and little or no perfume
• Portfolio or briefcase

MEN

• Solid color, conservative suit, long-sleeve shirt, conservative tie
• Professional shoes with dark socks
• Neat hairstyle and trimmed nails
• Little or no cologne or aftershave
• Portfolio or briefcase