WEBVTT 00:00:00.240 --> 0 >> So the boys have already tackled what is proper attire for men in a business setting. 00:00:06.430 --> 0 I'm Melissa Graves [phonetic], and I'm here with Cassie, and we're going to talk 00:00:09.510 --> 0 about what women should wear in a business setting. 00:00:12.510 --> 0 [ Music ] 00:00:19.390 --> 0 So Cassie, I hear that you have a job interview coming up. 00:00:23.080 --> 0 >> I do. 00:00:23.840 --> 0 >> Great. And have you thought at all about what you're going to wear to the interview? 00:00:27.370 --> 0 >> Not exactly. 00:00:28.580 --> 0 >> Okay. Well, regardless of what you wear, you want to make sure that it fits properly. 00:00:33.260 --> 0 So if you go shopping and you're not able to find anything that fits exactly right, 00:00:37.230 --> 0 it's always worth it to go to a tailor. 00:00:39.640 --> 0 That extra money will go a long way. 00:00:42.310 --> 0 It's also important to know what kind of business setting you're walking into. 00:00:46.340 --> 0 So do a little research beforehand. 00:00:48.600 --> 0 Give the company a call just so you can gauge the business environment. 00:00:52.750 --> 0 So Cassie, what kind of business are you interviewing for? 00:00:55.890 --> 0 >> I'm interviewing with a major law firm in DC. 00:00:58.540 --> 0 >> Okay. Well that sounds like a formal business environment to me. 00:01:01.430 --> 0 So you want to make sure that you dress appropriately. 00:01:04.470 --> 0 There are a few business staples that every woman should have in her wardrobe [music]. 00:01:09.860 --> 0 >> These staples are. 00:01:11.810 --> 0 One good suit. 00:01:14.590 --> 0 Shirts in complementary colors. 00:01:17.330 --> 0 A blazer. Dress slacks in brown, black, navy, or grey. 00:01:25.420 --> 0 And dress shoes. 00:01:28.370 --> 0 Keep your shoes on the conservative side of the spectrum. 00:01:31.800 --> 0 When it comes to colors, neutrals over brights is always a good and safe bet. 00:01:37.510 --> 0 Navy, dark grey, and black suits or dresses look professional without being distracting. 00:01:43.070 --> 0 Small patterns like thin pinstripe are okay as well. 00:01:46.360 --> 0 As long as it's small enough to look solid from across a room. 00:01:49.800 --> 0 >> So Cassie, if you ever find that you're interviewing 00:01:52.800 --> 0 with a more casual business environment, fee free to take the suit apart. 00:01:57.170 --> 0 You can wear the pants with a nice blouse. 00:01:59.400 --> 0 Or you can wear the jacket with some cotton slacks. 00:02:02.110 --> 0 And you can add a little bit more color. 00:02:05.820 --> 0 The last things you want to remember is that if you have any tattoos, 00:02:08.910 --> 0 you want to make sure you cover up those that are visible. 00:02:11.470 --> 0 You also want to keep your hair, your jewelry, 00:02:13.920 --> 0 and your perfume as conservative and professional as possible. 00:02:17.700 --> 0 >> Even though I'm new to job interviews, I know some things that are almost never acceptable. 00:02:23.570 --> 0 Short, tight skirts that ride half-way up the thigh are inappropriate for work. 00:02:27.390 --> 0 Miniskirts, skorts, sundresses, beach dresses, 00:02:30.920 --> 0 and spaghetti strap dresses are inappropriate for the office. 00:02:36.130 --> 0 Inappropriate slacks or pants include jeans, sweat pants, exercise pants, shorts, 00:02:41.600 --> 0 bib overalls, leggings, and any other spandex or form-fitting pants. 00:02:47.350 --> 0 Tank tops, midriff tops, shirts with potentially offensive material, sweatshirts 00:02:52.180 --> 0 and t-shirts unless worn under another blouse, shirt, jacket or dress. 00:02:58.110 --> 0 Athletic shoes, flip-flops, slippers, 00:03:00.190 --> 0 and any shoe with an open toe are not acceptable in the office. 00:03:03.540 --> 0 >> The biggest thing to remember is that you don't want your attire 00:03:07.090 --> 0 to draw attention to you in a negative way. 00:03:09.310 --> 0 You don't want it to detract from the skills that you bring to the table. 00:03:13.160 --> 0 All right Cassie, do you think you're ready for your interview? 00:03:16.330 --> 0 >> I do. Thank you so much for all of your advice. 00:03:18.410 --> 0 >> Absolutely. 00:03:20.100 --> 0 For more advice on preparing for an interview, check out candidcareer.com 00:03:24.510 --> 0 [ Music ]