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From Enjoy Mondays founder Travis Lindemoen suggests you “dress for the job you want.”
The Best Colors To Wear
- Navy: Navy “is a versatile color that can be dressed up or down, making it a good choice for interviews in a variety of industries,” Lindemoen says.
- Black: “Black is another classic color that is often seen as being professional and sophisticated,” Lindemoen says.
- Gray: This can be associated with sophistication as well as “professionalism and stability,” notes Jeff Herzog, President of job recruiting firm FPC National.
- Brown: Warm and stable, brown has become the new go-to fashion staple for workwear again with more shade and undertone ranges than ever.
Colors to Avoid
- Red: Definitely the color to make a statement but maybe keep it on the DL (downlow) so you don’t blind the interviewer with this aggressive hue.
- Orange: Orange can be overpowering to the senses making it come across as unprofessional.
- Yellow: In an interview setting the standout color could convey immaturity and make you seem unprofessional.
- Green: Lindemoen says, “Green is a color that is often seen as being too casual or relaxed.”
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