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Tips For How To Dress In The Boardroom. And How NOT To Dress For The Big Interview

Advice Seeker: Dear April,

I'm going in to interview for a brand new job that's much more professional than anything I've done before. My current job has an extremely casual dress code and I'm not sure what type of clothing I'm going to need for my new job. I'm going to be spending a lot of time in the boardroom and need to look really good and professional. Please help! Also, is there any type of look I should stay away from when interviewing for this job?

Sincerely,

Boardroom Style

April Masini's advice:

Dear Boardroom Style,

It is important that you look professional and stylish in the boardroom, so I've got some great ideas for how you should dress if you get this new job. Also, I've included some fashion no-nos for new job interviews.

Boardroom looks:

*Silhouettes will be slimmer. Forget the boxy look. They'll know you're a woman even though you're in a navy wool suit. The shape of things to come is more slimming and body skimming. Skirts should be right at knee length -- or slightly above or slightly below -- NO MINI'S!

* Color is baaaack. Black, navy and grey will always be staples of the courtroom and the boardroom, but to make a big splash, try a suit in brown or rust.

* Accessorize with an armful of bangles -- ONE armful. You want to look stylish. Not like a gypsy. Leave the chandelier earrings at home.