What to wear is a topic that often comes up with my coaching clients for both going on interviews and starting a new position. Depending on the office environment, it can be confusing to know how to best mesh what to wear to a job interview or the first day to make a strong first impression.
For job interviews, it’s best to stay conservative in your dress, but once you’ve accepted a position, you may be unsure of what to wear if the environment is different from that of your last employer.
As more companies turn business casual, this becomes a more common concern. Add in the size of the company and you’re left with even more options and confusion. Business professional, business casual, small business casual – it’s too much to decipher. Yet, developing the right professional image at work is both relevant and important for success, and how you are dressed plays a key role in that image. The infographic below from T.M. Lewin does a great job of demystifying the “what to wear” question.