Your Interview Look The Details Count

Your Interview Look The Details Count A few weeks ago I sat down with Ilona Vanderwoude, a professional resume writer and image consultant to hear her interview dress for success tips. There is more to a polished interview look than just a great suit. Heres what Ilona recommends.    Shoes. Shoes really put the finishing touch on an outfit. A few tips: the heavier the shoe, the more casual it is. Platform shoes belong in the 70s; strappy, sling back, and otherwise sexy shoes belong in Victorias Secret. A classic pump with a high heel thats not Tina Turner high will do well in an interview setting. No peep-toe, but closed-toed shoes. Also, be wary of too much toe cleavage. And if you stick to a neutral color (black, brown, charcoal), you can never go wrong. For a more casual/business casual look, loafers are great with skirts and pants. Whatever shoe you end up choosing, go for quality.Hair.  Hair should be neat; for women with long hair, a pony tail or some kind of simple updo usually works well. Or, if your hair is smo oth and stays into place well, having it down can work.Make-up.  Make-up should be used to create a polished, professional look-to bring out your best features. Not wearing any make-up can make you look tired and less sophisticated or too casual. Of course, too much make-up is not a good idea either. If you have no clue about make-up, head to a Sephora or a department store near you and ask one of the make-up artists to apply it on you and show you how to do it yourself. A few basic tips: be careful with foundation-never buy it too dark. If you are very fair skinned and you want to darken your complexion, add some color by using blush on your cheekbones, your temples, along your jaw line, and even a small amount on your nose. Lip liners: dont use them, or if you must, use one that is truly the color of your lipstick. At all times, avoid those dark lines surrounding your mouth with a much lighter lipstick on your lips. Eyes should be emphasized with light eye shadow, some eyeliner, a nd mascara. Tip: mascara is a womans best friend! If you had to choose one make-up product, mascara would be a great choice as it can instantly make you look less tired by opening up your eyes. A close second (or toss up with mascara) is foundation to even out your complexion. And a very close third: lipstick or lip gloss.Perfume. Be careful with the perfume bottle. Its difficult to gauge how much you are wearing as you dont always smell your own perfume accurately. When in doubt, it is better to omit the perfume.Hosiery.  Yes! No matter how high the temperature, hosiery says Im a professional. Not wearing stockings takes your outfit down a few notches, making it more casual.Stay tuned! We will back with dress for success tips for men shortly.