Women

Shoes Wear pumps with a medium-sized heel. Do not wear high, excessively spiky heels or boots. Black, brown, taupe, or navy is fine. Avoid flashy shoes with bright colors like red or glittery gold. No tennis shoes, open toes, or sandals. Flats may be OK for an extremely casual workplace, but low pumps are preferred.

Dresses or Suits In the workshops I teach, I always have at least one woman who says, “I wore pants to the interview and I got the job!” That’s good news, but she is the exception to the rule. It’s fine if you wear pants to work if that fits the company culture, but an interview is another story.

I strongly suggest that you wear either a dress or woman’s business suit. If you like, you may wear a skirt with a complementary jacket or blazer. Again, we’re going for a conservative “business” look, so hems should be only slightly above the knee and necklines should not be revealing. The color of your jacket or blazer is not terribly important, but try to wear solid colors or
very simple patterns so the interviewer’s eyes are on your face rather than lost in the pattern of your clothing.

Of course, the most uncomfortable thing about wearing a dress or suit is dealing with those oh-so-fun pantyhose. Until scientists come up with a brand that doesn’t run, you’d better be sure to bring an extra pair in your purse or briefcase just in case you get a snag on your car door or in the subway.

Taken from : Fearless Interviewing - How To Win The Job