Men’s Interview Outfits To Impress: A SUAVE OWL Guide

August 12, 2024

Men's Interview Outfits

Got an interview on the horizon? They can be nerve inducing to say the least. You may have a lot on your mind. Will you like them? Will they like you? Are you prepped and polished, feeling quick on the ball, and as confident as you’d like to be? Whilst SUAVE OWL can’t help you with trial questions, SUAVE OWL can help you tackle one important aspect: what to wear to an interview. Read on for men’s interview outfit advice, men’s interview outfit ideas, and everything you need to know to find the perfect, confidence-boosting outfit for you.

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Why Should You Dress Up For An Interview?

Even for a company with a relaxed work atmosphere, there’s an expectation to show up in your most professional attire for a big event, such as an interview. A man should dress up for an interview to assure his best side gets across. You don’t want the person interviewing you to be so caught up in your appearance that they don’t focus on the quality of your work, experience, and everything you have to bring to the table. An interview is distinctly an event in which you should show off some simple, sophisticated style, but what?

What Should A Man Should Wear To An Interview?

There are a few requirements for what a man should wear to an interview.

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Firstly, a man should wear something explicitly professional. No graphic tees, no stained shirts, no massive creases. Whatever the outfit is, it needs to present you well. It should be clean, ironed, and work appropriate.

Secondly, for an interview, a man should wear something that makes him feel confident. For occasion you may well be nervous for, the extra boost of confidence that comes with wearing an outfit you feel good in can make all the difference. You’ll stand and walk taller in something that makes you feel your best. Don’t settle for anything less than the outfit that feels right for you.

Lastly, a man’s interview outfit should be appropriate for the position you’re interviewing for. While you’re doing research on the company or position you’re applying for, see if you can spot any pictures of current employees and note what they’re wearing. This can be an easy way of finding out if the company dress code is more on the casual or formal side. If this proves impossible, it may be up to you to decide just how formal to go with your men’s interview outfit. We would always recommend playing it safe and wearing a well-presented formal outfit to an interview if you don’t know the company culture that well!

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Men’s Interview Outfits

Now you know more about men’s interview outfits, you may be wanting some inspiration to get you started. Here are some SUAVE OWL recommended men’s outfits that would work perfectly for an interview or a big day at work!

Men’s Smart Casual Interview Outfits

For companies with a casual dress code and more relaxed work culture, you may want to consider wearing a smart casual men’s outfit. Of course, remain cautious, you want to be displaying your best side. However, there are men’s outfits in a smart casual dress code that could work well for interviews, just keep it on the slightly more formal side!

Smart Casual Jenson Suit & Chino

A smart casual men’s interview outfit that could work for you is the simple combination of a SUAVE OWL formal shirt, a suit jacket, a tie, neutral chinos, and brogues. This ensemble offers comfort alongside composure. The formal impression of the top half of the outfit is in no way negated by the bottom half’s slightly more relaxed breathable chinos. Match the chinos to a neutral tone present in the jacket. You’ll look and feel good in this smart casual men’s attire.

You could also try wearing suit trousers, brogues, a SUAVE OWL formal shirt, and a tie. You could even add braces for a slightly more detailed, formal addition. With a simple silhouette, this outfit is sure to make a smart impression without the extra formal elements. On hot days, you could even try replacing the formal shirt for a short-sleeve button up!

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Men’s Formal Interview Outfits

When you think of men’s interview outfits, men’s suits will be one of the first things to come to mind. It is for a good reason, a suit makes a sophisticated impression, shows off your best qualities, and, when worn well, can be one of the most flattering things a gentleman can wear. However, there are right ways and wrong ways to make a men’s formal interview outfit. Keep these elements in mind…

When it comes to suit wearing and wearing suits well, fit is essential. A well-fitting suit makes the difference from looking unkempt, scraggly, or restricted to looking and feeling how you want. A well-fitting suit will complement your figure, create a smooth silhouette, and elevate your men’s formalwear to the next level. When it comes to suit wearing, keep in mind that your suit needs to fit you well.

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For more about finding the best fitting men’s suit for you and how SUAVE OWL can help, read our blog The Ultimate Guide To Men's Suits. SUAVE OWL is here to help you find the best suit for you. We offer our three-piece men’s suits in individual suit pieces. This means you can get the best possible fit in the jacket, waistcoat, and trousers without any compromise. With our diverse size range, going from 32 to 52 in certain jackets, there’s a suit for every gentleman at SUAVE OWL. Getting the right suit for an interview could be seen as an investment, and who better to invest in than yourself!

When it comes to deciding how to wear your men’s suit for an interview, you have a few options for how to wear it.

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Firstly, you could opt to wear a 2-piece ensemble. A suit jacket, matching suit trousers, neutral coloured SUAVE OWL white shirt, tie, and brogues is a winning combination that is sure to make you look smart and feel confident. The classic choice for a neutral shirt colour is white, however navy, lilac, pink, and pale blue can also make for standout choices. This choice is perfect for people who want to keep it simple and light, not wearing your waistcoat can make outfits a little less formal and a little less layered.

Secondly, there is the classic 3-piece suit, consisting of a suit jacket, waistcoat, and suit trousers. Wearing this with a neutral shirt, brogues, and a tie makes for that ensemble we all know so well. This outfit is the perfect choice for when you want to make the upmost formal impression. For a big interview, consider if a men’s 3-piece suit if the right option for you.

When it comes to which suits to wear and how to wear them, it’s up to you. To feel confident, cool, and collected in an outfit, it needs to be something you feel completely happy to wear. Therefore, the specific suit needs to be up to you. If you feel a little lost, check out our main suits collection (and our other blogs) for inspiration. Any suit can be made to work for an interview, just consider balance. If you like the sound of an intricate, checked, tweed suit, a plain shirt, tie, and choice of brogues may be for the best. If a black suit or plain suit sounds more like something that would work for you, have a little bit more fun with the colours of your shirt and tie.

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Remember when it comes to men’s outfits for an interview, they simply need to look presentable, professional, and, importantly, personal! Your ideal men’s interview outfit is exactly that, your ideal! Allow yourself to feel the best you possibly can in your outfit by wearing what you want, your confidence will be all the payoff you need!