Hello, I've seen some good advice on interview dress code for male candidates but are there any rules for female candidates? Is a suit and shirt also required or do you see female candidates coming in a formal dress with jacket?
Thank you in advance for your tips!
Unfortunately consulting is very traditional when it cimes to interview dress code. I've seen seversl types of outfits from female candidates that convey the appropriate level of professionalism:
-formal dress and jacket (as you mentioned)
-knee length dark color skirt, solid color blouse and jacket
-dark color pants, solid color blouse and jacket
A note on the following:
-blouse: solid color is best, but patterns/floral motives work too as long as they are not too distracting. The important thing is also to make sure that blouse is not see-through (happens sometimes with silk/synthetic fabrics) or if it is that you have a full tank top underneat. Also no cleavage showing.
-shoes: flats or low heel pumps
-jewelry: limit to bare essentials and also not too flashy. Might suggest to remove facial piercings if they do not show evident holes
-skirt: ideal length is between a palm above the knee and knee length. No shorter, no much longer
-perfume: no unless very mild
-make up: ok but keep it light, especially eye shadow and blush
-Pantyhose: ok both with or without. No patterns
hope it helps,
andrea
Hi Anonymous,
as mentioned suit+shirt is not compulsory for women. Standard business attire for women is pantsuits or suit with a matching skirt. Formal dress + jacket would also work. Some additional points to consider include:
Best,
Francesco
This isn't very complicated really. Wear a business formal code. What this usually means is:
1. No bright colors (e.g. red/yellow)
2. No traditional clothes (e.g. indian Saris)
3. No visible tattoos, minimal jewlery, and nothing too flashy.
I've interviewed women with a suit, and without one. It doesn't really matter.
For females, there isn't something specific like male candidates.
As a female, you can wear dresses like:
1) Blouse and skirt
2)Jeggings with a dress shirt
3)suit
Try to choose a dark color wears.
You can find a good variety at https://www.reecoupons.com/view/mixxmix
They have a good collection of formal wear.
I hope my answer will help you out.
