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Dress for Success
Proper Interview Attire
Women
- Suit or tailored dress in navy or dark gray; no extreme slits
- Polished, closed-toe shoes, basic pumps with medium or low heels, no scuffs
- Nails subtle, clean and medium to short
- Makeup should be minimal
- Avoid lace and low-cut blouses
- Choose between a briefcase or handbag
- Simple and basic jewelry, one ring
- Always wear hosiery and match to shoes and skirt for continuity
- No Perfume
- High-quality pen
Men
- Navy, dark gray, or pinstripe suit
- Polished shoes with leather soles, no scuffed heels
- Black or navy knee-high socks
- Clean nails
- Fresh haircut
- Conservative tie
- Solid white shirt
- Avoid flashy cuff links, rings or neck chains, no earrings
- One ring
- No cologne
- Briefcase or portfolio and high-quality pen
