Securing your ideal job is an achievement in itself, so once you’ve managed to get your foot in the door you want to make sure you don't leave anything to chance.

It can be difficult to know what to wear for an interview, especially if you haven’t had many before. So, once you've thought about your strengths, your weaknesses and “a time you've overcome conflict in the workplace”, don't forget to plan your outfit.

It's always a good idea to have some interview clothes ready to wear in your wardrobe, so you don't have to scramble at the list minute to find a suitable outfit. If you're wondering what to wear to an interview, the most important thing to keep in mind is that you must look professional and polished. No matter what the position, you should come in looking neat, tidy, and well-dressed.

Men:

For a professional interview, men can default to wearing a suit. All clothes should fit well and not have any stains. Here are the fundamental items a man can wear during a professional interview:

• Dark socks
• Clean leather shoes
• Long sleeved shirt (white or coordinated with the suit)
• Suit (navy, black, or dark grey)
• Belt
• Tie (coordinated with the shirt and suit)
• Neat, professional hairstyle
• Limited aftershave
• Neatly trimmed nails

Women:

In general, fashion for women is more complicated and varied, which makes assembling an interview outfit a bit more challenging. If you're a woman who needs some inspiration for your interview attire, check our suggestions below:

• Suit (navy, black, or dark grey) - if wearing a skirt, ensure it's long enough so you can sit down comfortably
• Coordinated blouse
• Low to mid heels or smart flat pumps
• Limited jewellery (no jewellery is better than cheap jewellery)
• Professional, neat hairstyle
• Light make-up and perfume
• Neatly manicured clean nails

And most importantly…don’t forget to smile!

Information sourced from The Balance