Are Khakis, a button down shirt, and flats ok to wear to an interview?

Question

Or does anyone have any ideas?

Or should I wear grey slacks and a white button down shirt with flats?

Answer 1

It would depend on the interview and the company's style. If you are applying for a business job, I'd say go with a suit. If it is more informal than that, I think khakis and a button down would be fine. Just make sure you don't give the "sloppy" impression.

Answer 2

I do the hiring here at the company I work for and to tell you the truth I would prefer it if someone took a little more time to look the most professional they can before an interview. 1st impressions are the most lastings ones. I actually took business and they taught us things that were beneficial in getting a great job, Things like, How to fill out the application, How to speak during an interview, How to dress, They even did a dress rehearsal for a fake interview and recorded it so that we can see our mistakes.

Honestly Khakis are not appropriate unless it is a Khaki suit. Try some Black Slacks. Some Flats, and a button down shirt.

Answer 3

Depends on the job that are applying for. Most jobs these days require business casual attire (at the least). Slacks, button down dress shirt, belt, and maybe tie are all crucial to this look. Steve Madden has a lot of nice professional looking men's shoes at a reasonable price.

Remember, it is better to over-dress than to under-dress.

Answer 4

I was told that you should always dress for the job you want to end up in. Example if everyone is wearing jeans and button down shirts but the job you want wears khakis, shirt and sport coat that is how you should dress. Well polished shoes are important. This has always worked for me.

Answer 5

I think it looks cute, but what i would where is kind of a theme to the job you applying to......lets say you want to be a chef at a mexican resurant. You might want to wear black pants, black heels, a white shirt with a black or red vest and little mexican flag earring or accesories. But if you not doing something that needs a theme, i would wear a flowing dar blue skirt that is about 2 inches below the knee. An pastel orange polo shirt with little white flowers at the bottom, and a denim jacket with black flats and white pearls jewls.....but what you said is also cute

Answer 6

It depends on the job. For a high school or college job, yes. But if you are trying to make that your career, I've always been told to dress one step higher than what you expect to wear at work. This lets them know that you are serious about the job. I would wear black pants and a blazer, or a suit if you have one to this type of interview.

Also, do not wear a lot of perfume, make up or jewelery. I was also told this, and I have gotten every job that I have applied for!

Good Luck!!

Answer 7

No...not unless you are working at GAP. I would dress for success. You are dressing for the simple things in life with that attire. It may send the wrong message to the employer. Dressier clothes will probably give you more confidence and therefore your interview will go better. Dress up!!! Good Luck.

Answer 8

depends on the job , but usually not. Try black pants white shirt and black leather flats , fix your hair and nails that talks a lot about a person . And dont go sporty , i dont think that is good for any interview.

Answer 9

I think general it's most appropriate to wear a suit on an interview unless the place your interviewing with tells you otherwise.

Answer 10

No way!!! Unless you are applying for a job in which the interviewer specifically stated "casual" dress. either way, dress up a bit.
depends on the field you are in...but rule of thumb, better to overdress than underdress.