What Shoes to Wear for an Interview
You’ve come this far, and we know as well as you do that it's only due to hours of countless re-writes and hard work, so the ultimate way to jump the final hurdle is to dress the part and that job can be yours in no time. Interview outfits can be tough and although it can vary depending on the job and industry it's always important to look smart. Simple suiting may seem easy, but there are a few rules to remember:
Stay smart
As a very quotable source once stated “you can never be overdressed”, prepare for how you'd want to look if the CEO walked in.
Breath
Don’t panic, if you’re dressed for success then you’re already half way there.
Remove one
Accessorising may be your key characteristic and there’s nothing wrong with letting this shine a little, but the rule always applies to remove one item once you're ready to ensure you don’t over-do it!
Smile
A smile is the final accessory to any outfit, beam with confidence (but make sure you’ve flossed!).
Alongside these, we've gathered a few style tips to ease you in to dressing for that highly aniticipated interview day.
For Women
Although historically the ‘Interview Shoe’ really
Dune
Clarks
Carvela
If you are applying to a more creative position then outfit details matter slightly more. You can keep shoes smart and opt for a bold accessory choice, or alternatively if the situation is right then a high end (clean) sneaker paired with a smart suit could do the trick.
Carvela
Bass Weejuns
Steve Madden
PS Paul Smith
Rebecca Minkoff
Armani Exchange
For Men
Infamously well-dressed journalist George Frazier once stated:
Want to know if a guy is well dressed? Look down.
Wearing brand new shoes can cause you discomfort and unnecessary angst before a big interview so invest in a good pair of smart shoes, even if they are a little more expensive than you would usually spend, and take some time breaking them in. Although you may find after a week of work you are back in your favourite casual attire it is important to have a reliable smart shoe in your wardrobe, and a dress shoe is a multi-use investment.
Ted Baker
Hudson London
Bass Weejuns
If you feel something more casual is appropriate then a brown shoe or desert boot can work well too. If you are moving in to a more creative industry a more casual dress code may apply, but it always looks professional to dress smart for the initial meeting. Ensure leather shoes have any scuff marks polished out, investing in a handy polish set is an easy way to ensure this never happens.
Clarks
Grenson
Clarks Originals
Tricker's
RRP: £109.95Current price: £44.00
60% Off
Grenson
RRP: £49.00Current price: £25.00
49% Off
Red Wing
RRP: £8.90Current price: £7.00
21% Off
After choosing the right shoe carefully selecting your socks is not something that should be overlooked and mismatched, dirty, damaged or slouching hosiery makes a bad impression. Instead of white ankle socks, select knee or mid-length dress socks in a neutral colour to match your shoes, and ensure you select socks with elastic to prevent them from slouching and checking socks for holes, loose strings and lint is necessary to ensure you look your smartest.
Pantherella
Pantherella
Polo Ralph Lauren
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Follower of street style trends by the dozen, you'll never catch me in anything but trainers. Accessories and outerwear are my calling and in my eyes, there's no such thing as overdoing them.
