Since You Asked: Artful interview outfits
Ralph Lauren: The jacket and slacks say "You can trust me with your spreadsheets" while the Fair Isle sweater sings "Trust my knowledge of British art, from Sir Thomas Lawrence to Damien Hirst."
Ralph Lauren: Yes, of course, the outer layer is too much. But the colors are divine, and nothing says "I"m smart" like a perfectly fitted vest.
United Bamboo: The beret is too much. You know that. And the slouchy socks? Not for an interview. But the idea is there. Run with it.
Dries Van Noten: The colors for Dries Van Noten’s FW09 collection could inspire a steno-pool monkey to make a move for the VP’s corner office—and win. And if your potential boss is fashion forward, he/she’ll appreciate an oversized, boxy blazer.
Donna Karan: A crisp white shirt is perennially stylish and always professional, without being boring. I like that this look is like, bookish librarian with a dark and mysterious past …
