What to Wear to a Job Interview (+ Secret Rules!)

Do you have an interview coming up and you're wondering, "Umm, what do I wear to this job/internship interview!?" — well, I'm here to help! From suits to blazers, where to shop and secret tips to help you look your best, here is a complete guide to how to dress for your next job interview :) Let me know what you think in the comments below (+ please introduce yourself if you're new here!)

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🫶🏼 Outline:
0:00-1:45 Intro
1:45-3:25 #1 Rule of Job Interviews
3:25-4:29 Secret Interview Outfit Rule
4:30-7:00 Levels of Business Attire
7:01-9:55 The Halo Effect
9:55-12:41 Where to Shop!
12:41 Secret Tips + Reminders
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[AdviceWithErin]

hi, friends! 🫶🏼
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[ThesaurusToblerone]

I found out that part of why I was hired was that I was wearing a grey knitted sweater at my interview. My two now colleagues both happened to wear grey sweaters to my interview and were saying before they met me "wouldnt it be funny if the person we hired was also wearing a grey sweater?" So when I was wearing one, they saw it as a sign. Halo effect maybe?

[richb]

Went for a job interview for custodian at a state college.
Now Some might think oh they will hire anybody.
No. Thats far from the truth.
I went for a city custodial job and there was over 100 other applicants. They took us in bunches of 50 and we had to take a test. Kinda like the post office gives.
So I get an interview for a state college.
I looked up the colors of this college and wore clothes in those colors.
I walked into the interview wearing a blue polo and all 4 of the interviewers were wearing blue.
I have not done anything yet and I already look like I belong.

[mimig]

Thank you for noting that thrift stores are a good choice to buy professional clothing. I bought my only suit from a vintage store for about $60 and it fit almost perfectly which, as a short person, is next to impossible at regular stores.

[susanlewis]

On thrift and consignment shops: I live in a blue-collar town. The dressier women's clothes are way out of date and I'm willing to bet there's not a suit in any of them. Forty miles south, however, there's a much larger city with far more professional businesses. The clothes there are much more high-end and current. It's worth the drive. Thanks for what you do, Erin!

[katrinasweet]

Hi Erin! Great video ❤
I had a job interview last week, and I used your videos to help me prepare. Especially the "tell me about yourself" question. I felt really confident, and I got the job! Thank you ❤

[marissarae]

I say this lovingly: the store recommendations are a nonstarter for plus-sized women. It might be worth partnering with a plus-sized vlogger and letting her take the lead on recommending stores for women of size.

[Amy-nbsx]

Thank you so much, Erin! I love your videos. I have a call interview tomorrow; watching all your interview videos to get my reminders and prep for it.

[molliebeth]

This is coming in clutch! I have an interview tomorrow and I’ve been freaking out!

[karlamcdermott]

Super helpful explaining the attires, I was looking at your other videos and in one of your thumbnails DAMN you rock a black suit! You should’ve worn it in this video

[stargirl]

The best budget women's work pants are the pixie cut pants from old navy. My whole lab wears them to confrences!

Also, seconding H&M. I am 5'3 and my suit from 2016 still looks great and fit right off tbe rack.

[thebookwasbetter]

I felt sincerely silly sitting in my dining room in a suit for a zoom interview. It worked though. I got a job offer from all three of the companies I interviewed for. Weirdest thing was my socks. I wore my everyday gray crew socks instead of my dress socks. And no shoes. That felt weird.

[TeperzRae]

Hey Erin!! Just wanna say i LOVE your videos 🤗 I've been a SAHW for years now, i graduated with my bachelor's of arts back in 2020, but decided to focus on my family before jumping into putting my degree to use. I found a customer service representative remote job for a dispatch company. I have an interview tomorrow (yay!), because of my finances i don't have the money to get new clothes, & i sadly don't own anything even close to fancy, ath-leisure is the closest I've got but the company's general attire for in office is business casual, yet I'll be working from home entirely if i get the job. How do i approach this? Thank you for all your videos!! Much love from the West Coast 🇺🇲 🙌🏼

[strwbryblondi]

We had someone apply to work at our company (advertising-adjacent) show up in a tux. Maybe overcompensating since his background was as a server in a restaurant? Def overdressed but got the internship

[darcellesorsdahl]

Hey, I love your videos. I am currently interviewing and follow a lot of your advice in the area of negotiation and standing up for my value as an employee.

I am following your advice to get a written offer before negotiating. It seems to be a struggle recently. Several employers are asking me to verbally consent to the position before they send an offer. I can't wrap my head around this one. Any advice?

[abkeener]

Hi, Erin! I subscribe to Brock's channel too. He's got some good stuff. Though I'm 5'8 without my chelsea boots. I personally haven't had the best experience at Indochino. I told them exactly what type of break I wanted. They did not listen. Just my experience though. I personally purchase my suits from Charles Tyrwhitt. And have learned to take them to my tailor for adjustment. It does cost more. But it's totally worth it. I buy my dress shirts their too. I'm Andrew. I've noticed that the x stitching is even on overcoats. And I admittedly have sometimes forgotten to clip it. Sometimes I'll catch it. And sometimes my Dad will.
By the way ... I really like your content. I appreciate how you take most things career related and make them as easy as possible to understand. I feel like I owe you a hug. I don't live too far from you. I live in Reston, Virginia. That's in the Washington, DC metro area.

[darkanimal]

the first rule about dressing, and when they tell you how to dress should i still ask what to wear for an interview saking about the job, some plaaces they say casual wear or wear comfortable clothing in job because it is a physical job.-so should i wear casual or should i ask

[wsllobo]

I stumbled upon this "fashion"-able interview video and decided to let it play through. I must say, you are likeable, stylish and forward. I am pleasantly surprised, it is good info. So much so, that I wish I could grab you to dash off to find interview clothes with. Alas, I cannot. Back out on the career hunt and I am as left-footed as an elephant in tap shoes. I have donned a uniform for my entire history and am the epitome of "what do I wear ?" . Staring blankly into my 33 item closet...da dummm... yes i wear t shirts and jeans out of uniform, but shrivel at the thought of mirrors and dressing rooms and also finding a pal to ask the daunting question; "How does this look?"...fearing no, dreading the impending answer. or then, there's just put on what I pick, which, may really only look good on the hanger, or the circular file. I can't even get my hair do out of the military days. Yes, in short, I'm a rolling tragedy...H-E-L-P!!! frazzled health-care worker with no style (no time) bahaha...

[mariawardell]

Hi Erin, I would love to hear what options you have for plus sized women. Due to my size, I am unable to shop at several stores because they do not stock my size, including H&M and Express.

[MiljaHahto]

A few things that cost mostly just time and effort: Clean your shoes, and if they are genuine leather, make sure they are polished. The same with your bag. And even if you're going for smart casual and wearing a t-shirt, it might be worth ironing that t-shirt - it looks neater that way.
I don't normally use hairspray, but for an interview I might to keep stray hair in check. And a simple hairdo can save women from getting a fresh haircut to look neat! (Also saves the hairday in a bad weather.)