yahoo How to Dress for a Job Interview

Skills, experience and attitude will land you a job, but your interview attire is more important than you think. It's an opportunity to make a good first impression with a potential employer or future boss.

Things You'll Need:
Men's Dress Belts 
Men's Dress Shirts 
Men's Dress Shoes 
Men's Dress Sweater 
Men's Suits 
Mens' Dress Pants 
Neckties 
Sports Coat

Step
1

Know the company you will be interviewing with, and research the industry that it's a part of to familiarize yourself with the universal dress code. Ask a friend at the company or stake out the front door to find out what current employees wear on the job.
Step
2

Go in a suit and tie to any company that's part of a more formal industry, such as banking or law. Choose a basic black, dark gray or dark navy suit, a matching tie and black leather lace-up shoes. Borrow anything that you may be leery of investing in well in advance to ensure that it's clean and fits well.
Step
3

Opt for dressy casual attire for a company that you know doesn't expect suits. Pressed khakis or slacks, a clean, ironed button-down shirt, a belt and a leather loafer will serve you well.
Step
4

Match the belt to the color of your shoes. Choose black if your outfit consists of dark grays, navys, browns or black. Opt for dark brown if you'll be wearing tans, muted pastels or medium toned colors.
Step
5

Polish or clean your shoes the night before your interview. Scuff marks on your shoes reveal a lack of forethought and attention to detail.
Step
6

Keep interview accessories professional. Take a briefcase or nice leather- or vinyl-bound portfolio to carry résumé, references or other pertinent documents. Leave tattered manila folders or college logo folders at home.
Step
7

Avoid cologne or aftershave that may overpower the interviewer. Place your watch in your pocket once you make it to the front door so that you're not tempted to look at it during the interview.

women

Things You'll Need:
Hosiery
Silk Scarf
Skirts
Turtlenecks
Women's Blazers
Women's Closed-toed Shoes
Women's Dress Coats
Women's Dress Pants
Women's Dress Shirts
Women's Suits
Women's Sweater Vests

Step
1

Call the receptionist or secretary at the prospective employer's office for tips on what employees there wear.
Step
2

Consider the job's location. If it's a library in a strip mall, you can wear a sweater and slacks. At a corporate office, wear a conservative business suit. A pantsuit with a sweater or blouse is appropriate for an informal office.
Step
3

Choose between closed-toe shoes, pumps and loafers. If you are wearing a skirt, nylons are a must.
Step
4

Avoid miniskirts, tight sweaters, sloppy overalls and sandals with straps.
Step
5

Check your outfit for holes, tears, stains, scuffs or wrinkles.
Step
6

Tone down the use of makeup, hair spray, perfume and jewelry. One nose ring is one too many and may cost you the job of your dreams.
Step
7

Inspect your hair, nails, hems and the shine on your shoes.
Step
8

Wear a silk scarf and carry a nice briefcase or portfolio. Leave the oversized, disorganized handbag at home.