Chan reminds applicants to tuck in their shirt and not roll up their sleeves. Never wear a short-sleeved shirt to an interview or any business purpose, cautions Hodowanes. Wearing a short-sleeved shirt will destroy your executive image. Business suits . Three-piece suits are also all right, most especially for those who have gone up the ranks.
Suggested colors are blue, gray and beige, aside from the classic black, of course.
But if you do wear one, the Orient 3 manual suggests choosing the pattern well. Solids, small polka dots, diagonal stripes, small repeating shapes, subtle plaids and paisleys are all acceptable. Do away with flashy ties. The Behrend College of Penn State Erie, Pennsylvania recommends conservative patterns. Mickey Mouse ties and ties that look like prize rainbow trout are amusing and the interview is not the place for them.