Dressing for the job interview
So you scored the interview. Now what will help you land the job? These days, many employers are choosing among candidates who look nearly identical on paper, but looking impressive in the flesh can tip the scales in your favor.
Check out these sharp looks, appropriate for various corporate (and even creative) work cultures.
Pictured: Brooks Brothers jacket, $398, pants, $238, and blouse, $295, at Brooks Brothers, Beverly Hills; Slane & Slane necklace, $8,400, and ring, $2,000, at Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills; Carolee earrings, $30 at Bloomingdales, Century City; David Yurman bracelets, $2,950 each at David Yurman, Beverly Hills; Aldo shoes, $80 at Aldo, Beverly Center.
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Fashion shoot styled by Melissa Magsaysay / Los Angeles Times; hair: Michael Sparks / Solo Artists; makeup: Craig Beaglehole / Solo Artists; models: Dylan Hall / L.A. Talent, Morgan S / L.A. Talent (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)
On her: Hugo Boss dress, $895 at Hugo Boss Boutiques; Carolee pearl necklace, $50 at Bloomingdales, Century City; Slane & Slane ring, $4,000 at Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills; Aldo shoes, $100 at Aldo, Beverly Center, Los Angeles; Reiss bag, $385 at Reiss, Los Angeles.
On him: John Varvatos suit, $1,695 at John Varvatos, West Hollywood; Aldo shoes, $90 at Aldo, Beverly Center, Los Angeles; Brooks Brothers tie, $69.50, and briefcase, $598, at Brooks Brothers, Beverly Hills; Banana Republic shirt, $59.50 at bananarepublic.com.
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Story: Dressing for job interviews in L.A.
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Theory blazer, $335 at Theory, Los Angeles; Banana Republic shirt, $69 at bananarepublic.com; J Brand jeans, $158 at nordstrom.com; Reiss bag, $385 at Reiss, Los Angeles; Slane & Slane ring, $9,800 at Single Stone, San Marino; Gemma Redux necklace, $369 at gemmaredux.com; David Yurman bangle, $2,950 at David Yurman, Beverly Hills.
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Story: Dressing for job interviews in L.A.
Put together a job interview outfit that says ‘hire me’
Beauty tips: Groom for success
All the Rage: The Image section’s blog (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)
On her: Hugo Boss dress, $895 at Hugo Boss Boutiques; Carolee pearl necklace, $50 at Bloomingdales, Century City; Aldo shoes, $100 at Aldo, Beverly Center, Los Angeles; Reiss bag, $385 at Reiss, Robertson Boulevard, Los Angeles.
On him: John Varvatos suit, $1,695 at John Varvatos, West Hollywood; Aldo shoes, $90 at Aldo, Beverly Center, Los Angeles; Brooks Brothers tie, $69.50, and briefcase, $598, at Brooks Brothers, Beverly Hills; Banana Republic shirt, $59.50 at bananarepublic.com.
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Story: Dressing for job interviews in L.A.
Put together a job interview outfit that says ‘hire me’
Beauty tips: Groom for success
All the Rage: The Image section’s blog (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)
John Varvatos blazer, $475 at John Varvatos, West Hollywood; Banana Republic shirt, $98 at bananarepublic.com; Joes Jeans, $169 at www.joesjeans.com; Jack Spade bag, $395 at www.jackspade.com; Aldo shoes, $100 at Aldo, Beverly Center.
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Story: Dressing for job interviews in L.A.
Put together a job interview outfit that says ‘hire me’
Beauty tips: Groom for success
All the Rage: The Image section’s blog (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)
Theory blazer, $335 at Theory, Los Angeles; Banana Republic shirt, $69 at bananarepublic.com; J Brand jeans, $158, and Corso Como boots, $205, at nordstrom.com; Reiss bag, $385 at Reiss, Los Angeles; Slane & Slane ring, $9,800 at Single Stone, San Marino; Gemma Redux necklace, $369 at gemmaredux.com; David Yurman bangle, $2,950 at David Yurman, Beverly Hills.
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Story: Dressing for job interviews in L.A.
Put together a job interview outfit that says ‘hire me’
Beauty tips: Groom for success
All the Rage: The Image section’s blog (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)
John Varvatos blazer, $475 at John Varvatos, West Hollywood; Banana Republic shirt, $98 at bananarepublic.com; Joes Jeans, $169 at www.joesjeans.com; Jack Spade bag, $395 at www.jackspade.com; Aldo shoes, $100 at Aldo, Beverly Center.
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Story: Dressing for job interviews in L.A.
Put together a job interview outfit that says ‘hire me’
Beauty tips: Groom for success
All the Rage: The Image section’s blog (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)
Brooks Brothers jacket, $398, pants, $238, and blouse, $295, at Brooks Brothers, Beverly Hills; Slane & Slane necklace, $8,400, and ring, $2,000, at Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills; Carolee earrings, $30 at Bloomingdales, Century City; David Yurman bracelets, $2,950 each at David Yurman, Beverly Hills; Aldo shoes, $80 at Aldo, Beverly Center.
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Story: Dressing for job interviews in L.A.
Put together a job interview outfit that says ‘hire me’
Beauty tips: Groom for success
All the Rage: The Image section’s blog (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)