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Almost every industry demands a formal interview attire but it is also important to be know the norms of your own profession. In creative proffesion such as advertising a suit is always a safe but you may have more freedom in selecting a bright colored top. However, when in doubt, you should alway go in direction of formal and conservative. It is always better to be overdressed than underdressed.

To go a little more specific, here is a list of some things you should pay attention to when preparing your appearance for the interview. The only demand with your hair is that it should be clean and well groomed.
Women should wear natural looking makeup that will flatter and not overpower your outfit. Beards and other facial hair should be very neatly trimmed. Some industries may not like long hair or facial hair in general.

Nails should be always clean and well manicured. Perfume or cologne is not a good decision, as many people have adverse or even allergic reactions to it. Wear only a conservative amount of jewelry. Also, wear jewelry that flatters but doesn’t overpower. The thirteen rule is important here: no more than thirteen accessory pieces. If you have any type of tattoos or body piercing, consider how it will be seen during a first impression. Women should only bring in a purse or a briefcase, never both. Never bring a mobile phone into an interview.

First impressions are very important when we are judging a person, especially for an important position. Professional dress is an important part of that first impression. People make judgments about a persons credibility and potential performance based on the looks during a first meeting, and it is difficult to overcome a first impression.

If you are an interview candidate, you have a pretty good chance of getting the job. Interviews make the difference between good candidates and the the “perfect matches.” A professional dress is a very significant part of that.

Professional dress is about an overall professional appearance.On the other side, they should not upstage you in an interview. All attention should be on your interview presentation, not on what you are wearing.

The right clothing for each sex:

For men, a well-tailored suit in traditional colors such as navy blue, gray, black, in solid or subtle
stripe patterns is the right decision. The shirt always has to have long sleeves and it has to be button down. White or light variations of blue is the right color choice. Tie should be conservative. Socks have to be black and shoes have to be leather.

For women, a tailored suit is the also the right decision, the color choice is the same as with men. A dress suit is still demanded in more conservative workplaces, elsewhere a paints suit is also appropriate. Skirt lengths have to be at least knee length. The right material for blouses is cotton, silk or better sorts of artificial fiber. Heeled shoes and pantyhose are necessary for all occasions.