Interview tips : Interview attire

I'm interviewing for a position at a creative, non-corporate company. Now, I know all the "rules" on how to dress for an interview. But I'm hoping to find something to wear that's professional, yet shows that I have creativity and individuality. Is there a way to dress like this? Or should I just stick the professional route?

If it were me, I'd wear traditional interview attire, but add something like a colorful or artfully printed scarf, or use a vintage scarf as a sash for an "interview" dress or blouse & skirt outfit. Or wear a tasteful, but different brooch or necklace, such as vintage, on your jacket. I collect vintage costume jewelry and will wear a unique necklace with an interview outfit. I get loads of compliments on my vintage pieces.

So, you can do both, and still be "acceptably" attired for an interview at a creative firm. Just don't get too "out there," because you don't know the people involved.

I love to people watch, remember to have a positive mental attitude, remember dress for your success, journey is up to you to make that first impression, w/ a one pg resume. Good luck.

You want to show creative and individual, but not weird or kooky or distracting. It isn't good to be an individual in a negative way. So, I agree with Anne Marie. I'd go with a traditional base, then something that flatters you but makes you feel as though you're showing that side of you. Perhaps as simple as an unusual piece of jewelry or a scarf or blouse. Be sure however, that whatever you do is still very appropriate. 10 bangle bracelets that clank and bump when you breathe would not be good.

Good luck!

Tess

"10 bangle bracelets that clank and bump when you breathe would not be good."

LOL--that's funny, Tess!

Thanks for the advice, it was along the lines of what I was thinking. I'm not a scarf person and I'm conservative with my jewelry, so a lot of that stuff would be just me dressing up for an interview. Right now I plan to wear a really nice toffee colored suit. It's a bit different of a color (not the traditional black, dk brown, tan or navy) and then a colored cami under it (maybe a bright blue or green). Still professional with a splash of color.

Sounds good. Personally, I'm always a fan of something "appropriate" that looks good on you, doesn't have to be black or navy.

Tess

Do you look good in a short skirt and a halter top? That would stand out in the crowd.

Well yes, I do look good in a short skirt and halter, but did I mention that I actually want this job? I don't thin that attire will land me the job, maybe a date...thanks anyway.

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