A suitable look lands the job
Carlee Brown
Issue date: 4/29/09 Section: News
If an appropriate suit is not in the budget, then a nice shirt and tie with slacks should be worn. A sport coat may be added to the ensemble, but if this route is taken, pants must be a color different from that of the jacket - or they will clash.
A French cuff shirt with cuff links is more formal than the barrel-cuff alternative. This choice should be based on what feels more comfortable. Men should steer away from a buttoned collar for an interview because it is considered more casual than a spread or a pointed collar. Stripes and prints should be avoided. Some now say that bright shirts are fine because they became stylish in recent years, but traditionally they were not considered proper for an interview. A white shirt is a perfect choice for the classic, conservative man.
"I think bold shirts are fine. They are saying on the news that bold colors are good because they help you stand out. But if it's too much - like a really bright pink shirt - you can look a bit overboard," Johnson said.
A tie cannot be neglected and, for an interview, it has to be made of silk or a silk blend. It should be a conservative color. Deep colors like blue and red are always safe. Prints are fine as long as they aren't tacky and don't clash with the shirt. The bottom of the tie should grace the belt.
"Don't do a solid tie with a solid suit, but also make sure you don't go too loud with one. I would stay classic. Paisley ties are really in right now," Jones said.
The traditional shoe is a leather lace-up, but the convenience and popularity of slip-ons has earned dressier versions some respect. Regardless, a conservative, stylish man will appreciate a sleek pair of shoes with laces.
"I really look at shoes. I want to make sure they are shined. You see some people that wear a nice shirt and trousers, but they look like they just forgot about their shoes. To me that has to do with attention to detail. Shoes put the whole package together and really show that you gave it some thought," Airola said.
A French cuff shirt with cuff links is more formal than the barrel-cuff alternative. This choice should be based on what feels more comfortable. Men should steer away from a buttoned collar for an interview because it is considered more casual than a spread or a pointed collar. Stripes and prints should be avoided. Some now say that bright shirts are fine because they became stylish in recent years, but traditionally they were not considered proper for an interview. A white shirt is a perfect choice for the classic, conservative man.
"I think bold shirts are fine. They are saying on the news that bold colors are good because they help you stand out. But if it's too much - like a really bright pink shirt - you can look a bit overboard," Johnson said.
A tie cannot be neglected and, for an interview, it has to be made of silk or a silk blend. It should be a conservative color. Deep colors like blue and red are always safe. Prints are fine as long as they aren't tacky and don't clash with the shirt. The bottom of the tie should grace the belt.
"Don't do a solid tie with a solid suit, but also make sure you don't go too loud with one. I would stay classic. Paisley ties are really in right now," Jones said.
The traditional shoe is a leather lace-up, but the convenience and popularity of slip-ons has earned dressier versions some respect. Regardless, a conservative, stylish man will appreciate a sleek pair of shoes with laces.
"I really look at shoes. I want to make sure they are shined. You see some people that wear a nice shirt and trousers, but they look like they just forgot about their shoes. To me that has to do with attention to detail. Shoes put the whole package together and really show that you gave it some thought," Airola said.
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posted 5/13/09 @ 12:28 PM CST
Yes appearance is important, but as a business owner, I understand that it really goes deeper than that. Credentials, and personality are big when I am looking to add a new member to the team. (Continued…)
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