I echo Barbara’s points.

Just keep in mind: There are very few situations in which you would stray from wearing a suit to an interview – whether pant, skirt, or dress. You would have to be familiar with the etiquette of the particular industry and the company you are applying with to make this call.

Also, remember there are variations of “the suit.” It doesn’t have to be the very conservative “power suit” as you’d find on Wall Street or in legal fields. Unless, of course, you want to work in these areas.

The point is, you can put a suit together in a way that’s in congruence with the image you want to project and what’s accepted in a particular industry.

Good luck!

Women can also wear a dress paired with a nice jacket/blazer. Ilona recommends taking your dress style up a notch or two for the interview, dressing a little more formal than you would once hired. In your daily professional life she recommends dressing towards the future with the position in mind you’re aiming for down the road. Thanks for reading!