Shirt and Tie for a job interview

danh789

I have a job interview next week for college work placement. What would be the best colour shirt and tie to wear?

pbarry

Hey danh789,

What colour suit are you wearing, and what pattern - solid, pinstripe?

Jo King

Wear a white shirt and a plain tie which should contrast in colour with the suit. That way you will not make a mistake.

Redpunto

Yep your probably best playing it safe and getting a new white shirt and match the tie with the suit

danh789

Its a black pinstripe suit

pbarry

I'd highly recommend a pale blue shirt with perhaps a yellow tie. Preferably with a subtle pattern or stripe.

White can look very harsh with the black contrast.

If the job is for a creative role, you can be more adventurous with your tie

B L II N K Z

i always went for a light blue shirt black or dark blue tie and black bottoms and jacket!

CSC

Light blue is the way to go. Some good shirt/tie sets in Next; look smart and wont cost you much.

turnfan

You should wear a white shirt and a solid coloured tie. Red equals power, but might be too much if you are not experienced. DO NOT WEAR A BLUE SHIRT. everyone else will be wearing one. invest in a good quality non transparent white shirt and it will be useful for any occasion.
Good luck in the interview.
I'd also recommend you wear cuff links - you can get a cheap pair in M&S and it helps you look really smart.

Beerlao

just pick something you like, but never mix a stripey shirt with a spotty tie. and make sure the colours go together well. i think the tie should always be darker than the shirt though, or at least the same colour.

can't go wrong with a white shirt though, and pretty much any colour or pattern of tie will go with it. you'll want to stand out, but in a good way, not to be that fella who was wearing the stupid tie