Interview dressing has one job: to be unremarkable enough that nobody thinks about your clothes.
One notch above the office
Find out what people there wear day to day and go slightly smarter. Both directions from that are a mistake.
Fit matters more than formality
A well-fitting mid-price outfit reads better than an expensive one that does not fit. This is the highest-return preparation available.
Comfort affects performance
A collar that is too tight or shoes you cannot walk in genuinely distract you during the conversation.
The checklist
The checklist
- Something you have worn before and know is comfortable
- Fits properly at the shoulder
- Nothing that needs adjusting when you sit
- Shoes you can walk from the station in
- Neutral colours, minimal pattern
- Checked, pressed and laid out the night before