So what, exactly, should one wear to a job interview in 2024? Aside from “probably not pajama pants,” the right answer depends on the job.

“The best colors to wear to an interview are those that are considered to be professional and respectable,” notes Travis Lindemoen, the founder of Enjoy Mondays.

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A college interview is not the place for glittery eyelids or high-shine lip gloss. In terms of hair, it’s best to wear a style that keeps strands and locks away from your face as much as possible.

Wear a suit but not one “in a typical corporate shade, like navy, black or beige,” she said. “Make it a red suit or even a green suit.” That way you have personality and polish, too.