Dressing for a Job Interview in the Fashion Industry

After graduation, the next step is to secure a job in the industry you love.

We gave you our best advice on being interviewed, see here , but what sort of outfit can make the best impression?

Whatever you decide to wear must be neat and professional, but also depending on the job position, needs to show your sense of style, specifically in the fashion industry. By being yourself, and dressing with a hunt of your own fashion sense, this gives the employer a chance to see you as you wish to present yourself to the world and an idea of how you will look on a regular basis. This would also be helpful in roles such as styling or branding, to show how well you can put together a look on a first hand basis. Additionally, dressing to your own style will make you feel more comfortable and able to relax more when being interviewed, don’t feel pressured to wear heels if they’re not what you’re used to. It is also essential to keep the company’s aesthetics in mind. If you show a deeper understanding and connection to the company, it will be sure to impress your interviewer.

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References:

https://fashionista.com/2014/05/what-to-wear-to-a-fashion-job-interview

https://www.vogue.com/article/what-to-wear-to-a-job-interview-vogue-editors-picks

https://www.pepperyourtalk.co.uk/must-know-instagrams-for-minimal-workwear-inspiration/

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This highlights how important the role is to you, your passion towards the company’s branding, and that you are the right fit for the position. Just ensure not to go too overboard with accessorising – less is more. The best option is to keep it simple, no huge logos and keep the bold colours solitary.

Try to go for quite a subtle make-up look, a natural face is elegant and more approachable, but a bold lip can never hurt! The same goes for hairstyles, something simple that you could easily put together on a daily basis. Try to make sure it is neat and tidy as to not distract the interviewer when fixing it.

Shoes can make a statement, but also in a slightly more subtle way than an entire outfit, so keep this in mind. If in doubt, a black outfit accessorised well can make a really good first impression!

For minimal workwear inspiration we picked out some of the best Instagram pages. For the commuter, the need for comfort has become a staple part of workwear looks, intertwining athleisure with office-acceptable outfits, see @filis_pina. For the perfect smart-casual looks, see @harperandharley, showing the ease of moving from the office to an after-work event. For a more neutral colour palette, look to @modedamour, also for the best summer office looks inspiration. For a bolder look, visit @oumaymaboumeshouli, known for her oversized shirts and layering. Finally, for the more chic but comfy looks, head to @cocobeautea.