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Top Ten Interview Fashion Blunders

Top Ten Interview Fashion Blunders

Carole Martin / Monster Contributing Writer

Any article about what to wear to an interview might well begin with a qualifying statement covering the extremes in various states (New York and California, for example) and industries (technology, manufacturing), which are possible exceptions to the normal rules of fashion. But it might surprise you to learn that those extremes have, over the last couple of years, begun to move closer to the middle ground.

Nowadays, if you were to ask 100 people their opinion about what to wear to an interview, the majority would answer, “Dress on the conservative side.” With that in mind, here are some suggestions on how to avoid fashion blunders.

Anna Soo Wildermuth, an image consultant and past president of the Association of Image Consultants International, says, “Clothes should be a part of who you are and should not be noticed.” She cites 10 dressing faux pas to avoid when interview time comes around:

Wild Nail Polish: This tip is for women or men. Extremely long or uncut nails are a real turnoff, too. Your nails should be groomed and neat.

The Healthcare Interview Quiz

1. It's interview time! You arrive at your interview:

30 minutes early - you want to show your dedication to the job.
10 minutes early - But you were actually parked and ready to go in 20 minutes ago.
5 minutes late - You don't want to seem too eager.

Jewelry That Jangles: Don’t wear more than two rings per hand or one earring per ear. And no face jewelry or ankle bracelets allowed.

Open-Toed or Backless Shoes: And mules are a definite no-no. Out-of-date shoes should be thrown out or kept for other occasions.


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    10 months ago

    Most of the tips were focused on women. I would have liked to see advice for men also.

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    worshipper

    10 months ago

    2 comments

    Thanks for the tips, hope all are helpful. If you have any more feel free to send them to me.

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    fati

    11 months ago

    8 comments

    Very very very useful article. Nowadays our outlook is very important and we should take care of things that seem simple to us.
    Thanks alot!

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    charmil

    11 months ago

    12 comments

    I agree that one should dress conservative for an interview, it does make you look polished.