For Men

For Women

• Suits

  Solids and Pinstripes
  

  • Medium shade of navy
  • Navy pinstripe or chalk stripe
  • Medium shade of gray
  • Gray multicolor stripe
  • Medium shade of olive
  • Medium shade of taupe or tan

  Houndstooth
  

  • Black or white
    
• Shirts
  Long-sleeve business shirts: white, blue, or striped (blue or burgundy on white)
  
• Shoes
  Black or brown cap-toe, black tassel loafers, or cordovan slip-ons
  
• Socks
  Select only dark-color socks that match your pants
  
• Belts and/or suspenders
  Black or brown belt; suspenders
  
• Ties
  Choose assorted colors to coordinate with suits. Beware of overly bright colors or distracting patterns (you want the interviewer to remember YOU, not your tie!)
  
• Jewelry / Decoration
  No earrings or other piercings; no more than one ring per hand; if you have any tattoos, do not display them; no hats

• Suits
  
  Primary Solids
  
  • Black
  • Navy
  • Gray

Secondary Solids

• Hunter Green
• Olive
• Burgundy/Eggplant
• Camel

• Separates
  
  Primary
  
  • Solid colored jacket (not too bright)
  • Black or navy jacket
  • Black or navy skirt


Secondary


• Houndstooth, pinstripe, or herringbone jacket
• Patterned skirt: houndstooth, pinstripe, or subtle plaid
  

• Blouses
  
  • White or cream cotton/silk shirt
  • Subtle pattern
    
• Silk Sweater Twinset
  (only for casual interviews)
  
• Shoes
  
  • Black pumps
  • Navy pumps
  • Taupe or chocolate brown pumps
    
• Dresses
  Tailored business dress
  
• Hosiery
  Neutral or taupe, sheer black, or sheer navy hosiery
  
• Handbag / Briefcase
  Color should match shoes; either a handbag or briefcase but not both
  
• Accessories (optional)
  Paisley or solid scarf, single-strand pearl necklace or simple gold chain (necklace or scarf but not both together); simple pin or brooch
  
• Earrings
  Button-size or stud only; pearls, gold, or silver