Tips on Dressing for a Job Interview

Tips on Dressing for a Job Interview - Your interview attire is more important than you think so let your talent and personality get you noticed, not your wild tie or brightly colored socks. The right clothes give you an opportunity to make the right impression. I have outlined 4 important tips on dressing for a job interview.

On the day of our interview, before you even begin to get dressed, there is one thing you should avoid. You may be tempted to follow your normal routine of splashing your favorite cologne or aftershave on after you hop out of the shower. Don’t do it for your interview, you don’t want to overwhelm the interviewer. They may not like your fragrance as much as you do.

What to Wear. . .
To a more formal interview: It helps to know how formal the company you will be interviewing with is and if wearing a suit is necessary. I hate to state the obvious, but it is important to go in a suit and tie to any company that's part of a more formal industry, such as banking, law or brokerage. Choose a basic black, dark gray or navy suit. Also opt for black leather lace-up shoes and a black belt. Blue shirts are a great choice since they compliment most skin tones and easily coordinate with most suit colors. Choose a flattering tie that goes well with both the suit and shirt you have chosen.To a less formal interview: Some less formal industries such as software development and technology companies will not require a suit. However, it's better to wear something a little nicer than what everyone in the office is wearing. So choose something dressy but casual. Such ensembles might include pressed khakis or trousers, a well pressed button-down shirt, and of course some sort of nice looking dress shoe and matching belt. You may even want to thrown on a blazer. Navy blazers look great with khaki pants.

Pay attention to details such as matching your belt to the color of your shoes. Choose black shoes if your outfit consists of dark gray, navy, brown or black. Opt for dark brown shoes if you'll be wearing tans or medium toned colors. I hate to sound like your mother, but polish or clean your shoes before your interview. Scuff marks on your shoes make you look tattered, and we can't have that.Keep interview accessories minimal and professional. Use some sort of bound portfolio to carry your resume, references or other papers. Men should limit jewelry to a wristwatch and cufflinks if you wear them. Earrings, necklaces, nose rings, and such are not interview material (for the man who wants the job anyway). Whatever the type of industry, men should wear jewelry sparingly.

Shoe Trends for Spring Summer 2010

Shoes this spring give an option for comfort as well as being bang on trend. In amongst the usual clutch of vertiginous heels comes lower footwear such as clogs, brogues and kitten heels. So it’s say goodbye to bunions and blisters in the name of fashion!

Fashion goes Dutch with the clutch of clogs ruling the runways this season. Spring summer 2010 sees a makeover of the wooden clog; be it wedged, platformed or studded.

Born to be worn to complement this season’s shoter then shoter and simple shirt dresses, like it or not, 2010 is the year of the clog.. This ’70s-inspired favorite from the runways of Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Vera Wang is set to become summer’s coolest (and comfortable) shoe trend.2010 sees fashion taking a sensible pill when it comes to comfort and longevity. In amongst the grown up pieces and enduring cuts and colors of this season’s runways, the kitten heel is back on the prowl. For those who refuse to bow to the 4-inch sky-high footwear but feel frumpy in flats, the kitten heel gives just enough height to flatter an outfit and give a lift to legs.

Fashion’s love affair with the ankle boot continues to endure. Dubbed “summer boots”, styles remain fierce and funky but fabrics have a softer edge. This season sees ankle-sandals, lace-ups, bandage-style straps, wedges, and peep-toes to show off that summer pedicure. Find them in canvas and soft slouchy leather in a palette of nude and go-with everything colors like military khaki. Use them to add attitude to this spring and summer's floaty chiffons.

Spring wouldn’t be spring without a touch of tribal. Show off a wild side with the season’s sexy animal print sandals, with their dramatic stitching and striking shapes. These vertiginous heels are to be partnered with bold floral dresses; or wear them with rolled-up cargo pants.

Socks also take centre stage this spring. Show a rebellious streak by wearing them with sandals.This spring sees schoolgirl-inspired knee highs, cute ankle socks and thigh-high (a carry over from Winter’s over-the-knee boot) in sporty, lacy or sparkly versions. Layer them over tights or wear them with platforms for an up-to-the-minute look.Whether its wooden clogs, Oxford brogues, tribal print sandals, ankle boots, decorative ultra-high platforms or the more demure kitten heel — the fashion world's eyes are on legs for Spring Summer 2010.