You know that it’s important to make a good first impression at a job interview and that your choice of interview attire is a big part of that. But dressing for job interviews is a lot more complicated than it used to be.

Interview Attire Guide

Start by researching the company’s dress code.

Follow our workplace attire guide below.

Choose clothes that make you feel comfortable and confident.

Use your best judgement and don’t overthink it.

Avoid revealing clothing.

Choose clothing accommodating to the climate and season.

Check for stains, snags, pet hairs and holes.

Ensure clothing is pressed and wrinkle free.

How to match your outfit to the workplace

Because you’ve already researched the company, you should have a sense of the workplace and what level of formality is appropriate. Look at photos on their social media sites to get a sense of what people wear at the office.

For more casual workplaces, professional-looking casual job interview attire is appropriate.

For women, this could mean: Dark jeans, a blouse and cardigan

A knee-length skirt and button down shirt or blouse

Both options can be worn with flats or heels, avoid open-toe shoes

For men, This could mean: Dark jeans or slacks and button down shirt or polo

Any closed-toe shoes that are neat and clean.

For a business casual environment, you’ll need to dress up a bit more.

For women, this could mean, Black or navy dress pants or pencil skirt

Button down shirt and cardigan or jacket

Flats or heels are appropriate

For men, this could mean,

Black or navy dress slacks with a belt, button down shirt and tie

A blazer is optional

Oxfords or loafers

For a formal workplace, wear a dark-colored suit.

For women this can be a tailored dress with matching jacket or suit pants or skirt with matching jacket.

For men, this means suit pants and jacket with a button down shirt