It is not only the questions and answers in a job interview that are integral to you being offered the job, but also your attire. Your behavior, interpersonal skills and ability are equally important elements that reflect your personality. Suitable attire helps you display yourself as serious about the job and shows that you understand the nature of the industry in which you are trying to get in to. In some industries where customer contact and image presentation is necessary, your outfit will be well judged.

Your attire should be appropriate and well fitted, but it should not be the centre of attention and distract from what you have to say. Such things may make bad impression in front of interviewer. Even if you know that other employees of the company dress casually in the work place, you need to make sure that you are dressed up in formal attire unless someone of the employee tells you otherwise.

A light-colored, two part suite is a safe choice and is black, navy and dark grey. If the job does not allow a suit to be worn, for example if you are going to be working outdoors, then dress smartly but in a sensible manner such as a nice pair of jeans. Avoid other colors which are extreme or too dark.

You should wear well fitting clothes. Investing in a good quality suit can be very worthwhile and give a smart and successful impression. Shirts, ties and blouses can be varied depending on the color of the suit. Select good quality silk ties. Do not choose very fashionable and funky type of ties.

Males should have a long sleeved shirt, irrespective of the season, as this works best under a suit and is smart. Select colors like light blue or solid blue with conservative stripes. Wear dark colored socks, mid calf length so that no skin is visible when you sit down. When it comes to shoes then comfort is essential. Leather, lace up, or slip-on business shoes, mostly in black or dark brown or cordovan are fine. Buy a good pair of shoes even if you do not wear smart shoes daily, they are always useful to own. A black or cordovan leather belt adds perfectly to job interview attire.

Heavy make up should be avoided and a well groomed look maintained. Apply everything light, like lipstick, eyeshadow etc. they should appear like almost nothing. Wear simple jewelry that is not overstated or too flashy. A watch is fine. A good, sensible and elegant hairstyle can help give off an air of professionalism.

If you carry purse then keep it small and simple, especially when you also have briefcase, the color of your purse should co ordinate well with your whole attire. Leather is a smart choice of material.

Your clothes should be clean, neatly pressed and fit properly. Avoid bulky briefcases and carry only important documents and not anything irrelevant like every single qualification certificate you own. Last but not least, use a light spray of perfume, and not an irritant or strong one.