How to Dress for an Interview

Two applicants have similar resumes and credentials. One gets the job over the other…and let's just say it wasn't you. What gives? For starters, maybe your clothes weren't pressed or your shoes weren't shined or your perfume offended the interviewer. Sound trivial? According to Barbara Glass, Image Wardrobe Consultant and Fashion Editor for Chicago's NBC 5, it's all in the details. "Why does everyone want to unwrap the present that's the most attractive during the holidays? Believe me, they'll pick that one first. It's how you wrap yourself. It can be the determining factor between which candidate is chosen."

Most people don't have a clue that these details can affect the way an interview goes. You need to package yourself appropriately. Barbara explains, "The idea here is to keep the focus on YOU, not what you're wearing. It's about blending in with the culture you're interviewing for, not setting trends. Impress the interviewer with your ability, not with your clothing." She offers 12 crucial tips to keep in mind when dressing for the interview. Lucky for us, we never make the same mistake twice! ?

Glass's DRESSING FOR THE INTERVIEW 101