Clothing Do’s and Don’ts

The following are general guidelines for successful interview dressing:

• Do wear clean, ironed clothes.
  
• Do empty pockets – beware of bulging keys and tinkling change.
  
• Don’t wear loud, bright colors such as greens, reds or purples. These colors can be used sparingly as accents or accessories.
  
• Don’t wear jeans or t-shirts
  
• Don’t wear ripped jeans.
  
• Do wear buttoned shirts, leaving only one or two buttons open at most, not showing chest.
  
• Don’t wear sports clothes with emblems. Avoid clothing with large designer labels.
  
• Do wear a tie if possible. Make certain that it is knotted firmly, not loosely around the shirt collar.
  
• Do wear traditional daytime fabrics. Avoid wearing satins or leather.

Accessories Do’s and Don’ts

• Do wear clean, conservative, and polished shoes.
  
• Don’t wear more than two rings.
  
• Don’t wear any body piercing paraphernalia (earrings, nose rings, or eyebrow rings)
  
• Don’t wear baseball caps or sunglasses.
  
• Don’t wear athletic shoes, no matter how clean and new. They are considered inappropriate for an interview.
  
• Don’t wear earrings. If you normally wear one, take it out.
  
• Don’t wear chains or necklaces.
  
• Do shine your shoes.
  
• Do wear complimentary and stylish ties. This is one piece of garment that can be eye-catching.
  
• Don’t wear sandals.

How to Tie a Tie

Do you know how to tie a tie? Here’s how. Make certain that you practice before the day of the interview or have someone help you.

How To Give Yourself a Manicure

You can have your nails professionally done or you can do them yourself. Here’s how:

• Gently shape nails with an emery board.
  
• Soak hands and nails in warm soapy water until all traces of dirt are gone.
  
• Gently push back and remove cuticles with an orange stick or towel.
  
• Wash hands and lightly scrub to remove remaining cuticle.
  
• Rub light oils or cream into fingers, nails and cuticles to help moisturize.