Not all suits are created equal

Amidst an overwhelming sea of advice offered to job seekers on the best way to ace an interview, one point is consistent no matter what the source. Wear a suit. While this advice is valid it assumes all suits are created equal. In order to clear up any confusion, here are some suit mistakes you shouldn’t make.

Please don’t wear a:

Jump suit: If you’re so fresh out of prison the only thing you have to wear to a job interview is the jump suit you escaped in, consider making a stop at the store before checking in with the receptionist. They’ll be more likely to call you back for an interview instead of just calling the cops.

Zoot suit: Whether you’re Steve Harvey or Wally Cleaver you’ll be at the height of fashion in your slick sharp zoot suit but potential employers might not be as impressed with your cutting edge sense of style. Let your work experience speak louder than your wardrobe.

Leisure suit: If you’re not sure whether or not the suit you scored in the back of your dad’s closet is of the leisure variety or not check the fabric. Polyester, velour and corduroy are all popular textiles from the 70’s so skip suits that are constructed in any of that kind of cloth.

Tweed suit: Tweed suits are ok for roaming the English country side or solving mysteries. Wearing one to an interview, particularly the kind that comes with patches on the elbows might make you seem out of place without a dusty book and your pipe.

Formal suit: Don’t overdress for the occasion. If the only suit you have in your closet is the tux you wore to your brother’s wedding then you’re better off wearing a shirt and tie with a sweater. If for some reason the occasion does require black tie attire, stick with a traditional tux, black with no ruffles.

Suit from High School: No matter the type, the worst suit is one that doesn’t fit. There’s nothing flattering about your appearance if you’re bursting the seams of the blazer or swimming in the suit pants. It’s uncomfortable to wear something that’s the wrong size and that will undermine your confidence when you need it the most.

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By Heather Fairchild - Heather is a writer and blogger for Nexxt. She researches and writes about job search tactics, training, and topics.