What colors to wear to an interview.

So you have an interview coming up, and you've been practising answering questions, and know you should dress up as if for an important day on the job. But what about colors? What colors should you wear to an interview?

One of the first things people are told not to wear is a black suit. Why? Because black is very much a power color, and you don't want to intimidate your interviewer, or make him or her think you are coming to take over (unless of course that is in your job description.)

However, you can get away with black if you wear it with "friendly" colors.

Black and white is very crisp and smart, but the white makes the black even more of a power look. Likewise with gray - at least pale gray. Dark grey with black (and no other color) just looks drab.

So choose any of the warm colors such as red, yellow etc, or the blues and greens. Men obviously will add most of the brightness of color in ties, while women can wear bright shirts or sweaters.

No loud patterns, no clashing colors. This is not a time to make a fashion statement, unless you are going for a job in the fashion industry.

Here you want to look professional and confident.

So use color with discretion, and neutrals in abundance when you dress for the intervew.
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