First impressions are very important, especially when you are interviewing for a job. Whether it’s a corporate job or a creative one, we have to be aware of the dress code and what we wear is saying about us. The kind of job we are interviewing for should determine what kind of clothing we are going to wear for the interview.

Here are some classic examples: If I were interviewing for a position as a Fashion stylist for a photo shoot I would not be wearing a conservative suite an executive in a corporate would wear; I would go for a more trendy and edgy one. That shows I know exactly what industry and what kind of job I am interviewing for and I know fashion.  At the same time I have to be careful not to go over board and dress as I am going to walk the runways of Milan.

The person who interviews you should get the right message: that you are on top of new trends, know your industry, and that you have good judgment not to dress too edgy. The  way you dress and act for an interview will determine the way you will be treated in the future.

Should you dress in your dance costume and show up to an interview? Absolutely not. Should you dress very conservatively and maybe wear a suite? No way.

Here are some tips on how you should dress for an interview:

• Consider your industry. You are an entertainer, you are not interviewing for an executive job but you still want to look professional and be taken seriously.

• Consider a dress, maybe a sheath dress if it looks good for your body shape or possibly a wrap dress, which looks flattering on any body type, especially curvy women. A jersey wrap dress would look great with some accessories like a necklace or chandelier earrings and heels, something that’s fun and shows your shape but isn’t not too tight, too low-cut or too short.  Here are some great looks:

• You don’t want to show too much cleavage or too much leg and distract your interviewer or send the wrong message. Don’t get me wrong; you don’t have to wear a turtleneck either. The appropriate length of a dress or a skirt would be right above the knee. It’s also the most flattering length.

• Pencil and A-line skirts are also a good option. Pair it with a nice top and skip the jacket so you don’t look too corporate. If you like to add a third piece consider a nice cardigan with a belt so it shows off your waist and gives you that hourglass shape.

• If you decide to wear pants make sure it’s not too tight or too short.

• Always wear heels when shopping for pants, it should sit on your shoes from the front and hit the middle of your heel from the back. Pair it with a nice top that’s not very low cut but with an open enough neck-line to show off a fabulous necklace you paired with your outfit for a more interesting look. A dressier top would be ideal. No T-shirts. Also remember never wear jeans to an interview.

Our wardrobe is the first thing people see before we have a chance to speak. So choose your color and style carefully.

Nazy Meknat
Image consultant/Wardrobe stylist
phone: (949) 633-0187
Email: nazy@stylebynaz.com

Web site: www.stylebynaz.com