The first impression counts!

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The dress code makes it – authentic and perfectly dressed

The dress code you should choose for your interview depends on several individual aspects that should be considered. This always depends on the position you are applying for, as well as the industry and company culture.

It's better to show up to an interview a bit overdressed than underdressed. However, as an applicant, you shouldn't dress up, but rather stay authentic.

Anyone who's better dressed than their boss can quickly lose acceptance. Of course, no one wants to give that impression. But how do you dress perfectly for an interview with your potential employer?

Your dress code should be chosen to suit your personality and the occasion. If you want to impress, you should pay attention to the details. So, not only the question of which suit or jacket to choose is important, but also small details like the color of your socks or blouse, and whether you wear a tie. After all, even such seemingly banal details can subliminally influence the overall impression your interviewer makes.

Personality and job determine your outfit

You'll be on the safe side if your outfit matches your personality and the position you're applying for. There are three important aspects you should definitely keep in mind:

CLEANLINESS AND NEAT APPEARANCE

Normally, this should be self-evident without much explanation. This first point is about a clean and well-groomed appearance. Your clothes should be free of stains or wrinkles. Your outfit should also be neither worn nor unwashed. Suit trousers and jackets should be ironed and look neat. Clean fingernails, washed hair, and everything else that makes up a well-groomed appearance should need no mention here.

CHOOSE AN OUTFIT TO SUIT YOUR JOB

The clothing you choose for your interview should be appropriate to the company culture, the dress code of your colleagues, and the job or internship you are applying for.

A prospective banker should approach their future employer differently than a mechanic in a garage. In the latter case, for example, they might choose modern jeans with a smart shirt for a casual look. Matching leather shoes complete the look and also make the applicant look well-dressed. You'll find a wide selection of all of these at bugatti.

If you are applying for an internship or a part-time job, you are already dressed appropriately with simple trousers, a shirt and a sweater.

REFLECT CREDIBILITY IN YOUR OUTFIT

A confident appearance should be your primary goal in the interview. Appearing this way can be made much easier with a suitable outfit. Feeling comfortable is a high priority here, and your clothing should be chosen accordingly. A chic suit for women or a modern jacket for men, both of which can also be worn in everyday life, will increase the feel-good factor and ease your mood and any initial nervousness before such a meeting with company executives.

How to button and wear jackets and blazers correctly

These little tips can prove extremely useful in your conversation with the managing director or HR department. Often, small mistakes occur in such situations where they are least expected. Men, especially those wearing jackets, often feel uncertain about whether and how to use the buttons. Bugatti jackets and blazers are perfect for a striking appearance at your next job interview. The special features of each garment, such as the high-quality buttons on the sleeves and fasteners, create a confident impression.

It's easy to make mistakes when wearing a jacket. Here are some tips on how to button or unbutton a men's jacket or a women's blazer, so that everything follows the still-current etiquette rules.

Two-button jackets: The lower button remains open while the upper one is closed

Double-breasted: In this case, all buttons are always closed completely.

Three-button jacket: Here, only the middle button can be fastened. Alternatively, the top two buttons can be fastened, while the bottom button can remain open.

Four-button jacket: The three top buttons or the two buttons in the middle can be closed.

Five-button jacket: The last button always remains open, the rest are closed.

Vest: The waistcoat is the same as the other styles of jackets and blazers – the bottom button remains open and the others are closed.

There are certain general principles that apply when wearing a jacket that every suit wearer should be familiar with. For example, when sitting down, all buttons on a jacket may be undone. The same applies to women's blazers. The only exception to this is double-breasted jackets – in these cases, all buttons remain closed, regardless of the temperature. However, when standing up, before saying goodbye, for example, the buttons should be immediately closed again in the same way they were opened.

This is what matters – choosing the right color

The colors you choose for your interview outfit are also important. Color psychology often comes into play, especially when it comes to first impressions. This theory states that individual colors can have different meanings for the environment and thus also for your interviewers, such as the HR manager or future colleagues.

Each color represents a different emotion that can be triggered in the person you're talking to. These attributes, which are attributed to the different colors, can subconsciously and, above all, unconsciously influence the viewer's decisions and emotions.

The suggestive power that colors have on creativity and attention is still greatly underestimated.

The color white, for example, appears pure and simple, radiant and truthful.

This color is especially suitable for shirts, blouses, and dress shirts—although it should also be the only thing white. Black and red, on the other hand, should only be used for accents, such as pocket squares or small scarves. These colors can appear intimidating and overly powerful due to their enormous expressiveness.

Instead of black, you can also choose anthracite. Gray, brown, and blue are also excellent for your job interview, as these colors exude neutrality, seriousness, down-to-earthness, and calm, among other things. A dark shade of blue also creates an authoritative impression—perfect for a first impression.

No-Gos – what you should pay attention to

Styling faux pas abound in the world of fashion and clothing. These little mistakes can also creep into a job interview. Major blunders should be avoided at all costs so you can make a good first impression.

Of course, you should be able to identify with your clothing so that you can create a convincing self-image of yourself.

However, you should always apply certain principles to yourself and the clothes you wear.

Your shoes should always look clean and unworn. Sneakers, flip-flops, or even sandals have no place here and should be reserved for casual wear only.

Women should wear their fingernails in a neutral, not too extravagant color, and not too long. Men should keep their fingernails short and clean. Freshly washed hair, a neat hairstyle, and a well-groomed beard also contribute to a proper appearance.

Questions about how to deal with tattoos and piercings should also be clarified. Facial piercings should be removed before the interview as a precaution. Both men and women are allowed to wear earrings. Obvious tattoos that cannot be concealed with clothing should be covered.

Women should definitely avoid wearing short skirts, tight-fitting clothing, and tank tops to job interviews. Even if you have a great figure, this can quickly appear unprofessional.

Sweatpants, overly revealing clothing, a tie that is too long or too short, and a see-through blouse under a blazer are absolute taboos for career starters, interns, and applicants for management positions and should not be used in job interviews.

If you follow these tips and keep the company's dress code in mind, as well as skillfully add accents to your outfit, you are sure to make a good first impression at the interview.

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