Her Professional Interview Image

• You can’t go wrong with high quality suits in Navy, Gray, Taupe, and Black tones.
• Bright Colors have a different function. They add fashion and flare
• Skirts length – should not be shorter than slightly above the knee and fall no lower than just below mid calf.
• Although mini-skirts might be in fashion they have no place in a professional medical environment

Fabrics

• Fabric that test well include 100% wool, wool blends, and silks
• Linen suits are not recommended because they wrinkle easily and don’t look crisp at the end of the day.

Blouses

• As with suits solid colors are the wisest wardrobe investment for blouses. While most blouse colors test well, choose colors that benefit the particular suit you are wearing. Ex: When wearing a light color suit, add an authorities look with a dark or bright color blouse.
• Always select blouses of high quality, colors and styles that are complimentary to you.

Hosiery

• Image consultants have found that woman who wear hosiery in their own skin tone portray a more conservative image than those who wear darker or color stockings.
• Don’t forget to carry an extra pair of stockings with you at all times in case you get a run.

Shoes

• Heels should measure 2 – 3” in height
• Invest in leather rather than synthetic materials; you will convey a more distinguished image
• Recommended colors: navy, black, cordovan, and taupe

Handbags

• It’s always advisable to invest in leather accessories. Choose classic rather than trendy items
• As with shoes, follow the same recommended colors
• It is appropriate to carry a purse a as long as a purse is a shoulder bag that is compact in appearance.
• You should only carry necessary items (wallet, hairbrush, basic cosmetics, etc). You don’t want to accidentally drop open your purse and your life history could be revealed.

Jewlery

• Choose jewelry that enhances your wardrobe for example, when wearing a suit or a dress with pearlized buttons, wear pearl earrings. Or when wearing a gold tone necklace with a black suit, wear gold earrings with a black stone.
• Watches: Besides being functional the watch you wear is a valuable accessory item that is why it’s wise to invest in a classic style.

Makeup

• Makeup enhances a woman skin tones and colors. The goal is to wear make up without looking overly made up.
• Lipstick should be blotted before any lunch. Lipstick prints in cups and glasses are unsightly and the lipstick alters the taste on the beverage.
• Fingernails: Are best worn slightly longer than her fingertips and colored with clear polish.

Hair

• Since your hair is often your most noticed feature, invest in a hairstyle that is complimentary to your facial structure. Hair that is shoulder length or shorter or at least appears that way gives you the most professional appearance.
• Hair color should appear natural.