I am the beauty and fashion commerce writer. Dressing for a job interview is deceptively complicated, and even experienced professionals can make mistakes when going in for a new role, experts say.

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Have you ever considered that your clothes also act as your resume? Your first impression in a job interview isn't just based on your speech, but also on your attire. It's a silent language that tells ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." For the last decade, office-appropriate clothing has been in flux. Not that long ago, you just wore a ...

DEAR ABBY: Do you have advice for what to wear to a job interview when the interview is in an office, but the work is mostly going to be outdoors? I have gotten a callback for a job related to the ...

DEAR ABBY: Do you have advice for what to wear to a job interview when the interview is in an office, but the work is mostly going to be outdoors? I have gotten a callback for a job related to the ...

DEAR ABBY: Do you have advice for what to wear to a job interview when the interview is in an office, but the work is mostly going to be outdoors? I have gotten a callback for a job related to the ...

For the past decade, office-appropriate clothing has been in flux. Not that long ago, you just wore a suit and tie. Maybe there was a briefcase, even a hat, but the basics were set. Some guys still ...