Ultimate Guide: What to Wear to an Interview

Interviewing can be really stressful. You’re worried about being prepared enough. You’re concerned that you have a nasty case of Imposter Syndrome and the hiring manager is going to see right through all of your answers. You’re anxious that when they ask you the question, “So, tell me about yourself,” you’re going to go blank.

I get it, I’ve been there.

There are a plethora of things that make us nervous before an interview. (Although I don’t believe we need to operate out of a lack of confidence)

One thing I firmly believe you should NOT be worried about? Your wardrobe.

Over the years, I’ve gotten SO MANY questions about interview attire. In a world where we want to look presentable, but not stuffy - what do we wear? How do you dress for the job you want, when you’re not quite sure what people in this job even wear? I’ve compiled a comprehensive list of do’s and don’t, brands I love, and quick tips to help you spend your energy in more productive ways.

Here are a list of some of the most common questions I get around interview attire:

WHAT DO I WEAR TO A STARTUP INTERVIEW?

Mark Zuckerberg confused us all when he built a couple BILLION dollar company wearing a hoodie every day. Here’s my advice to you: While you may be smart, gifted, and talented...you are not Mark Zuckerberg.

I still believe that you should get dressed up for an interview, even if the culture is very casual. A great way to bridge the gap between professional and casual is to wear a dark pair of jeans, a pair of classic pumps, some simple jewelry, a nice blouse and a blazer if you’re a lady. If you’re a gent, some well-fitting pair of dark jeans, classic loafers, and a pressed shirt or shirt with blazer will do just fine.

As always, when in doubt, go more conservative. I showed up to my Muse interview straight from the NYSE where I had to wear business casual every day. I wasn’t “on culture”, but it was better than being underdressed.

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Dress courtesy of Maggy London