The first impression counts!

The dress code makes all the difference - authentic and perfectly dressed

The dress code you should choose for your interview depends on several individual aspects that should be taken into account. It always depends on the job you are applying for, as well as the industry and corporate culture. It is better to arrive at the interview slightly overdressed than underdressed. However, as an applicant you should not dress up but remain authentic.

If you are better dressed than the boss, you can quickly lose acceptance. Of course, nobody wants to give such an impression. But how are you perfectly dressed for the interview with your potential employer?

Your dress code should be chosen to suit your personality and the reason for the interview. If you want to impress, you should pay attention to the details. It's not just the question of which suit or jacket to choose that is important, but also little things such as the color of the stockings or blouse and whether to wear a tie. After all, even such seemingly trivial details can have a subliminal influence on the overall impression you make on your interviewer.

Personality and job determine your outfit

You are on the safe side if your outfit matches your personality and the job you are applying for. Three important aspects should always be taken into account:

CLEANLINESS AND A WELL-GROOMED APPEARANCE

Normally, this should go without saying without much explanation. This first point is about a clean and well-groomed appearance. There should be no stains or creases in your clothes. Your outfit should also not be worn or unwashed. Suit pants and jackets should be ironed and look neat. Clean fingernails, washed hair and everything else that makes up a well-groomed appearance should not need to be mentioned here.

CHOOSE AN OUTFIT TO SUIT THE JOB

The clothes you choose for your interview should match the culture of the company, the dress code of your colleagues and the job or internship you are applying for.

A prospective banker should present himself differently to his future employer than a mechanic in a workshop. In the latter case, for example, modern jeans with an elegant shirt in a casual look can be chosen. Matching leather shoes complete the picture and also make the applicant look well-dressed. Of course, you will find a large selection of all this 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 sweater.

REFLECT CREDIBILITY IN YOUR OUTFIT

A confident appearance should be your primary goal in the interview. Appearing like this can be made much easier by wearing an appropriate outfit. Feeling comfortable is a high priority and your clothes should be chosen accordingly. A smart suit for women or a modern jacket for men, which can also be worn in everyday life, for example, increase the feel-good factor and lighten your mood and the initial nervousness before such a meeting with company executives.

Buttoning and wearing jackets and blazers correctly

These little tips can prove extremely useful for you when talking to the managing director or HR manager. Small mistakes often happen in such situations where they are not expected. Men wearing jackets in particular are often unsure whether and how to use the buttons. The jackets and blazers from bugatti are perfect for a convincing appearance at your next job interview. The special features of the individual garments, such as the high-quality buttons on the sleeves and fasteners, create a confident impression.

It is easy to make mistakes when wearing a jacket. Here are some tips on how to fasten or unfasten the buttons on a jacket for men or a blazer for women to ensure that everything is done according to the rules of etiquette that are still up to date.

Jackets with two buttons: The bottom button remains open while the top button is closed

Double-breasted: All buttons are always closed completely.

Three-button jacket: Here, only the middle button can be closed. Alternatively, the top two buttons can be closed, 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 others are closed.

Vest: Waistcoats are worn in the same way as jackets and blazers - the bottom button remains open, the others are closed.

In general, when wearing a jacket, there are certain principles that every suit wearer should have heard at least once. When sitting down, for example, all buttons of a jacket may be opened. The same applies to a blazer for women. The only exception to this is for double-breasted jackets - all buttons remain closed, regardless of the temperature. When you get up, however, the buttons are closed again in the same way as before you opened them.

It all depends - choosing the right colors

The colors you choose for your interview outfit are also important. Color psychology often comes into play when making a first impression. This states that the individual colors can have different meanings for the environment and therefore also for your interviewer, for example the HR manager or future colleagues.

Each color stands for a different emotion that can be triggered in your interviewer. 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 exert on creativity and attention is still very much underestimated.

The color white, for example, has a pure and simple, radiant and truthful effect.

The choice of this color is particularly suitable for shirts, blouses and shirts - but it should also remain the only color in white. The colors black and red, on the other hand, should only be used as accents, for example with pocket squares or small scarves. These colors can appear intimidating and too powerful due to their enormous expressiveness.

The color anthracite can also be chosen instead of black. Grey, brown and the color blue are also ideal for your job interview as these colors radiate neutrality, seriousness, groundedness and calm, among other things. A dark shade of blue also comes across as authoritative - so it's perfect for making a first impression.

No-gos - you should watch out for these

There are plenty of styling faux pas in the world of fashion and clothing. These little mistakes can also creep in during a job interview. Gross mishaps should be avoided at all costs so that you can make a good first impression.

OF COURSE, YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY WITH YOUR CLOTHES SO THAT YOU CAN CREATE A CONVINCING SELF-IMAGE OF YOURSELF.

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

Your shoes should always look clean and not worn out. Sneakers, flip-flops or even sandals have no place here and should only be worn in your free time.

For women, fingernails should be worn in a neutral and not too extravagant color and not too long. Men should keep their fingernails short and clean. Freshly washed hair, a neat haircut and a well-groomed beard also ensure a correct appearance.

Questions about what to do with tattoos and piercings should also be clarified. Piercings on the face should be removed before the interview as a precaution. Earrings may be worn by both men and women. Conspicuous tattoos that cannot be covered by clothing should be covered.

Women should never wear skirts that are too short, skimpy clothing or strappy tops to an interview. Even if you have a great figure, this can quickly look dubious.

Jogging bottoms, overly provocative clothing, a tie that is too long or too short and a see-through blouse under a blazer are an absolute no-no for career starters, interns and applicants for management positions and should not be used in a job interview.

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

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