Examples of Potential Men’s Interview Dress

Negative Comments:

The sweatshirt-looking sweater is too sloppy.- Accounting Firm
While this is the way many of our engineers look on the job, it is inappropriate for an interview. I’d expect him to ask me if I’d like to go shoot some hoops after.- Technical Field
Pants are too long. Sweater is fine for office, but definitely should wear to interview.- Consulting Firm
My biggest suggestion: Hem those pants!- Hotel & Restaurant Management

This gentleman doesn’t look particularly sloppy, but that is a risk you can run with a baggy sweater and longer khakis.– Accounting Firm

This person is very appropriate for both an interview and work day setting. There is no need for this person to change the style of his hair.- Business Solutions Company
Very good college look. Very good for young professional. Jacket not needed. Hair is great!- Express Delivery Service

The dark pants, tie and shirt without a jacket are a little too electronic store salesman looking.- Accounting Firm

With a suit jacket, this would be a very professional outfit for interviewing or a meeting.- Graphic Design

Casual confidence.- Conference Center
Very smartly dressed. I don’t feel a tie is always a necessity if the other articles of clothing are appropriate. At one point I felt that if meeting with a client, men should always wear a tie – now the culture seems to be more flexible even in that situation.- Engineering Consultant

A tie is a must when interviewing.- Meat Production
It’s not the lack of tie that is inappropriate, but the lack of a collar. Our office is full time business casual, but colors are required, meaning that while a golf shirt is more casual, it is also more appropriate.- Accounting Firm
The lack of a tie doesn’t bother me (folks I work with wear ties only if they are interviewing someplace else or on their way to a funeral). The lack of a collar does bother me, however. He looks too “artsy” for our environment, but I’d have to see the resume and talk to him before I made any final decisions. He could be a wonderfully creative engineer and his pocket protector is on the inside of the jacket!- Technical Field

Great for interview or important business meeting.
Although some viewers may prefer a matching blazer and slacks, this approach would not be inappropriate.- Hotel & Restaurant Management

The pants should coordinate better with the jacket.- Communications Company
His facial hair is distracting and he really needs the pants hemmed, but his attempt deserves merit.- Meat Producer
And is that a “soul patch” on his face? It’s GOT to go!- Hotel & Restaurant Management

Really, nothing could be changed about this outfit.
The immediate impression you get from being in the presence of someone dressed in this manner is, “THIS IS A PROFESSIONAL!”- Concession Services
Perfect for interview. More than is needed for most important meetings, but certainly acceptable! Too dressy for typical work day.- Paper Producer
Exactly what I would expect from an interviewee.- Accounting Firm
Much more appropriate for an interview. I rarely see anyone dressed this formally in our office on a normal work day.- Accounting Firm
Great attire. It’s classic – appropriate in almost any situation.- Hotel & Restaurant Management
High end interview suit, never a bad choice.- Accounting Firm

Make sure to know how casual the company that you are interviewing at is. This could be far too formal for many companies.