Interview Attire: Colors

Our eBook may give the impression that we advise avoiding all colors except blues and greys. This is a misconception. We are not advocating any kind of Brave New World of business where all colors other than blue and grey are heretical. Rather, just as the eBook cautions to err towards formality, we too are erring towards formality in our advice. Blues and greys are not the only colors to wear, they are merely the safest.

In choosing shirts and ties, some colors are more risky than others. For instance, while pink shirts are being worn more and more in the mainstream, they may convey a less than professional image. If blues and greys could be said to be "professional" colors, then reds and pinks are more "creative" colors. The interview candidate must evaluate where the job lies on this continuum.

With that being said, wearing a dash of red or mauve in your tie is perfectly acceptible for formal business attire. Spend the time to make sure your tie looks great. An attractive and well-tied tie can make the difference between a drab professional look and a sharp professional look.

posted by GoldenTeahouse @ 9:48 AM