The Right Attire for Job Interviews:
For Hopeful Full-time and Part-Time Employees!

Sep 10, 2021 LifeWear

During job interviews, what you say is certainly important, but it’s generally understood that appearance is a factor that will influence the decision. Simply, employers will use attire to determine whether you understand the etiquette required of a mature person in society. Interviewers must meet with many applicants in a limited time, so it’s better to make as good an impression as possible. Let us help. These are the coordinates that you’ll want to wear to job interviews, whether you’re applying to become an official full-time employee or a part-timer. All have qualities that will leave a good impression.

The Key Points of Job Interview Attire and Its Ability to Influence the First Impression

Attire alone will not determine the job interview’s outcome. However, you don’t want your appearance to detract from your qualities and abilities either. These are the two points that interviewers prioritize.

1. Clean, Respectable Appearance

Cleanliness and respectability greatly influence the first impression. Is your suit or shirt wrinkled? Are your socks worn out? It is etiquette to dress and groom in a respectable, socially acceptable manner at the very least.

2. Appreciation of the Occasion

It is important to dress in a way that is appropriate for the company or job that you are applying for. An understanding of the occasion demonstrates your consideration of others, an essential quality of a mature individual. Avoid attire that will discomfit or disconcert the interviewer.

Suits Are the Norm for Wearing to Interviews for Regular Full-time Positions

The required attire for the job interview is often listed in an email or other communique. A suit is the norm when the attire is not specified. These are the coordinates for the specific age groups

Job Interview Coordinates for Men and Women in Their 20s Switching Jobs

黒や紺、濃いグレーのジャケットにシンプルな白のカットソーやシャツ、フレアスカートを合わせたレディースコーデとジャケットに白シャツとネクタイ、パンツを合わせたメンズコーデ

People in their 20s are just beginning their careers. It’s important for such individuals to demonstrate that they have, at the very least, mastered the business etiquette that is expected of a mature individual in society. A suit style is essential. Play it safe, and choose a basic color, like black, navy, or dark gray. If you’re a man, then the suit that you bought for job interviews while in university should suffice until your mid 20s. If you’re a woman, switch out the inner layer in favor of a simple tee or a collarless blouse, so that your coordinate isn’t that of a recent university grad.

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Jackets
Shirts
Accessories: Belts and Ties
Accessories: Bags
Accessories: Shoes

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Women Jackets
Women Shirts and Blouses
Accessories: Bags
Accessories: Shoes

Job Interview Coordinates for Men and Women in Their 30s and 40s Switching Jobs

グレーや紺のジャケットに淡い色のブラウス、パンツを合わせたレディーズコーデとジャケットに白シャツ、明るい色のネクタイ、パンツを合わせたメンズコーデ

Men and women in their 30s and 40s have experience and established careers. It’s important for such individuals to come across as people who will be of immediate use. Choose a basic business suit, and you’ll want to consider a tasteful gray or navy model. Avoid black because a black suit has the callow appearance of a university student’s job-seeker suit. Men should choose a bright color for their ties and women should consider a muted tone for their shirts and blouses to foster a more stylish appearance.

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Jackets
Shirts
Accessories: Belts and Ties
Accessories: Bags
Accessories: Shoes

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Women Jackets
Women Shirts and Blouses
Accessories: Bags
Accessories: Shoes

The Correct Coordinate for “Dress Freely”

An explanation of “dress as you wish” or “dress freely” can present problems when dressing for a job interview. Always remember that you’ll be brought to a place of work, so be sure to choose attire that is appropriate for the time and place. A suit is generally the safe choice, but a suit may also be a detriment if the company culture is open and free, so it’s a good idea to go into the interview after researching the company’s culture.

ジャケットに膝下丈のプリーツスカートのレディースコーデと、ジャケットに襟付きシャツ、パンツのメンズコーデ

“Business casual” needn’t be as formal as a suit look, but overly casual attire is unacceptable. Both men and women should wear jackets to present a look of respectability and decorum. Men may forego ties, but it’s a good idea to wear collared shirts and come across as respectable. If women choose to wear skirts, then a length past the knees is a must. Coordinating simple, tasteful colors will produce a stylish appearance.

【Modeled Items】
Jackets
Shirts
Pants
Accessories: Belts and Ties
Accessories: Bags
Accessories: Shoes

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Women Jackets
Women Shirts and Blouses
Women Pants
Women Skirt
Accessories: Bags
Accessories: Shoes

A Clean, Respectable Appearance Is Essential When Interviewing for a Part-time Job

Casual attire is fine, but be sure to present a clean, respectable appearance. These are the coordinates for specific age groups.

20s: A Collared Shirt Is Better When Interviewing for a Part-time Job

You’ll want to choose a collared top and ankle-length or full-length bottoms if you’re going to present a clean, respectable appearance. Vivid colors aren’t particularly problematic, but a more respectable appearance results if either the top or the bottoms are a basic color.

Shirts
Pants

50s: Fabrics and Colors Can Foster a More Youthful, Enthusiastic Appearance at an Interview for a Part-time Job

Interviews for part-time jobs often do not require a suit, but many job seekers might be wondering whether their everyday attire is sufficient. You’ll want to go with a moderately crisp shirt or blouse for the top and foster an appearance of respectability. Choose a bright color that will bring color and light to your visage as well.

Women Shirts and Blouses
Women Pants

The Perfect Coordinates for Wearing to Job Interviews in the Heat of Summer and in Colder Days

It’s difficult to produce a clean, respectable business look in the sweltering heat of summer and the freezing cold of winter. The key point here is the smart use of functional items.

Wear AIRism to Remain Comfortable in a Suit Midsummer

ドライ機能が付いた薄手の素材のスーツにインナーにエアリズムを着用したメンズコーデ

A suit and a long-sleeve dress shirt are universally expected even midsummer unless there is specific approval for a short-sleeve shirt or cool business look. That said, a sweaty appearance makes a poor impression at job interviews, so choose a suit that’s made of a thin fabric and that has UNIQLO’s Dry feature and its ability to immediately dry perspiration. Wear AIRism innerwear as well. It has the added benefit of conferring silky comfort even in the face of perspiration.

Jackets
Shirts
Innerwear
Pants
Accessories: Belts and Ties
Accessories: Bags
Accessories: Shoes

Do Not Bare Skin Midsummer Even When You’re Asked to Dress as You Wish

清涼感と清潔感のあるブラウスにパンツ、インナーはエアリズムを着用したレディースコーデ

Dressing appropriately for workplaces is essential, regardless of how hot it is, so attire that’s overly revealing is unacceptable. Try a clean and respectable blouse, and wear AIRism innerwear and its full complement of comfort-adding features underneath. Coordinate the entirety in clean, breezy colors to complete an airy, respectable look for a job interview.