Dress code for interview in India Wondering what to wear for your next big interview? It is highly important to dress up well to get that dream job. Here are few tips you can follow to create a good first impression during the interview. Interview dress code for men: Men have very few options when it comes it dressing up for an interview. But this is an advantage as they can put together the perfect smart looking formal attire in very less time. Just follow the below points and wear a smile to rock that interview.
Opt for plain light coloured formal shirt and a plain dark shade trouser. Wear a simple tie (preferably of silk fabric) that matches with your shirt. Remember to tuck in your shirt. Opt for comfortable anti-wrinkle cotton clothes. Stay away from funky t-shirts or
party shirts and denims/jeans. Wear well-polished dark shoes and socks that match with the shoes. Make sure to
wear shoes that do not make much noise. Avoid sneakers or sandals for your interview. Keep your hair short. It’s good to get a haircut at least a week before the interview in case the hair cut turns unpleasant. If you must keep a beard, make sure it is neat and
trimmed. Make sure to trim your nails as well. Make sure to avoid anything blingy other than a wedding ring. Opt for a leather strap/matte finish functional watch to complete your look.
Interview dress code for women: In India, women can opt for either western outfits or traditional Indian formals. You must dress up according to the company culture so it is good to research about their dress code before your interview. But in the end it’s up to you to choose a formal style that makes you feel comfortable. Below are a few dress code for interview tips that you can follow.
If you choose Indian formals, a cotton saree with simple block prints, an elegant salwar kameez or a smart knee-length/long kurta can be the perfect choice. Opt for light pastel shades over bright and colourful clothes. Avoid low-cut necklines and keep the jewellery to a minimum.
If you choose western formals, go for formal plain or pin-striped shirt. Remember to tuck your shirt in with the formal trousers. You can also pair a plain pastel coloured
blouse with a formal trouser or skirt (of conservative length) in beige or black. Be careful to choose a fabric that does not crumple easily for example, linen and silk are very fine fabrics but they crumple easily. Opt for anti-wrinkle cotton fabrics for a
smart look throughout the day. Use flats/sandals if you are not comfortable walking around in pumps or stilettoes.
Make sure that your shoes does not make a loud noise when you walk. A plain brown/black/dark blue leather bag completes the formal look. Make sure not to
carry a bag with frills, bling or imagery. It’s good to drop loud gold jewellery. Opt for simple earrings like silver/diamond studs
and a bangle. Keep your makeup to the bare minimum by opting for kajal rimed eyes (make sure it does not spread or you will end up with racoon like eyes) and neutral lipsticks in shades like brown or light pink (or shades that suit your skin color). Trim your nails and tame any flyaway hair.