What to Wear to an Interview: Professional, Business Casual and Smart Casual (Ft. Ingrid Nilsen)

Check out Ingrid Nilsen's interview look-book for inspiration on making a great first impression.
Ingrid’s go-to pieces include a shift dress with a creative print, a statement blazer with a pop of color and grey pleated pants for a more casual setting. Watch for Ingrid's top tips for the perfect interview outfit.

0:00 Intro
0:23 Importance of planning your interview outfit
0:51 Outfit #1 - Creative option
2:02 Outfit #2 - Traditional option (with a twist!)
3:21 Outfit #3 - Neutral option
4:36 Interview makeup tips

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[alondrarivas-aguilar]

I literally have nothing in my closet for an interview.

[annmarieable]

Lovely clothes but I won't be wearing to any of these to an interview unless it is an artsy type creative job.

[dancalindi]

Literally none of y'all read the title or watched the video, did you? The title CLEARLY says, professional, business casual, smart casual. Obviously you can't wear smart casual clothes to a corporate interview. Y'all saying you can't wear these clothes to an interview, did you even watch the video to the END? She says, if you're not sure, then do your research and find out what the company culture is like and dress appropriately. Are you honestly, blindly going to take her word over your own common sense and then blame her for it?

These outfits are great, because they show HER personality, just like she said, which is what you want for an interview. SMDH.

[germanium]

I am sorry but none of this attire is appropriate for an interview unless you are going to an interview unless you plannin to work with a public relations company or with Miranda Priestley at a fashion magazine.

[rosalinpanda]

Wearing a black checked blazer or simply black blazer is fit for Induction day for administrative jobs.

[petercdowney]

As a general rule, for most interviews, you'll be wearing a suit. But there are some exceptions. For example, it is not necessary to wear a suit if you are applying for a manual job, such as in construction. If you are applying for a tech job at a company like the ones based in California's Silicon Valley, then you may be better off opting for smart casual. Be sure to research the work culture online. Look at how those who hold senior positions at the organisation are dressed in photos on the organisation's website.

Men should wear a tie with their suits, of course, unless they are applying for a job with a Virgin Group company. In that case, you're probably better off not wearing a tie, because Sir Richard Branson, the founder of Virgin Group, hates ties to the point that he has vowed that no Virgin Group employee shall ever have to wear one. So if you don't wear a tie to an interview with a Virgin Group company, it'll show that you've done your research.

[Noriko]

Sorry, but
Number one: cute, but I might not wear it in the interview....
 The second outfit.... h o r r i b l e
3rd: too casual for an interview! The blouse would be nice with a blazer and/or sleek suit pants or something...

If I had to choose from these 3, I'd choose the dress, but with more subtle print or non-printed version.
(But that's just my opinion!)

[annie]

I’m a bit skeptical, these attires are not interview appropriate at all for corporate environment. May be once u you started working, but if you’re in Banking or FI industry, these won’t work. Looks way too casual.
Printed dress u can wear it with a black coat over, again may be on Friday in other corporate industry...
The coat attire, pants & boots is not work appropriate. If the pants were longer that may have worked as business casual, still a little too colourful for my taste & many others.
I love Ingrid’s channel, but corporate world is not ready for her style yet.

[zg]

As a guy I think I watched the wrong video for advice. I wore a dress to my interview.

[fawn]

gotta go buy non alt clothes for my spirit halloween interview 💔

[Idk-vshf]

Why are ppl calling this girl out for her outfits like if it's not your style that don't wear it, ppl on the internet don't know how to keep their mouth shut

[SeventhfromtheSun]

Some of these look a bit too quirky for an interview. Go with classic silhouettes and keep it simple.

[klnmofe]

Very helpful. Being a senior person, dress codes are so different.

[SH-tosh]

I think no. 3 also works for fitness/gym type interviews!

[dreamcatcher]

I love this video! Great tips and fabulous outfits!

[ukelilly]

Hi. Like those ideas. Do you have a suggestion for a Medical Assistant job interview? Once hired, it's scrubs all the time. It's not quite a nursing job ( which I would get more business like) but it's a responsible yet casual job. Thx

[datinky]

bruh this video is just ingrid nilsen talking and then indeed stealing that video.

[Anne-dued]

Sorry, but unfortunately, short skirt in interview might not be a good idea. Pants and long skirt way much better.

[stardvl]

I have an interview on Monday for a housekeeping job. It's a working interview so I will be cleaning. I have no idea what to wear, any ideas anyone!?

[ymjdsqq]

These are the ugliest outfits ever. Fashion is not your thing, girl.