Dress advice for interviews

My daughter is about to graduate from university and is starting to attend interviews. As her dad, in his 60s, I am the least qualified person in the universe to offer advice. What advice on dress would you offer her?

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  • Hi Paul, lots of great advice here. I'd suggest that she also considers what she would wear again, i.e. get a black dress that's office appropriate but that she'd also wear when in the job. I normally wear a pair of slim black trousers and a loose blouse for work, it's easy to dress this up with a smart blouse and a matching black jacket for interviews/meeting externals, etc.
    You didn't mention what industry she's in, but even within an industry some organisations will expect you to show more or less personality. Have basics that she's comfortable in and look smart means that she can accessorise it to match the settings. As Catherine said, smart jacket, pared-back jewellery and a structured bag for a very formal organisation, or an on-trend it-jacket or shoes for a more trendy start-up.
    A lot of the highstreet do a decent tailored line now, including H&M, Zara, etc.
    Hope this helps and good luck to her!
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  • Hi Paul, lots of great advice here. I'd suggest that she also considers what she would wear again, i.e. get a black dress that's office appropriate but that she'd also wear when in the job. I normally wear a pair of slim black trousers and a loose blouse for work, it's easy to dress this up with a smart blouse and a matching black jacket for interviews/meeting externals, etc.
    You didn't mention what industry she's in, but even within an industry some organisations will expect you to show more or less personality. Have basics that she's comfortable in and look smart means that she can accessorise it to match the settings. As Catherine said, smart jacket, pared-back jewellery and a structured bag for a very formal organisation, or an on-trend it-jacket or shoes for a more trendy start-up.
    A lot of the highstreet do a decent tailored line now, including H&M, Zara, etc.
    Hope this helps and good luck to her!
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