Hey, everyone.
I'm Ingrid Nilsen, and I have been making beauty style
and intentional living of videos on YouTube
for the last 10 years.
It's pretty special for me to be here today
because this is part of a video series
that I am making in partnership with Indeed.
And it's all about what to wear to work.
One thing that is definitely part of the work world
that is pretty much unavoidable is interviewing.
The buildup to an interview can be so nerve wracking,
but I believe that thoughtfully putting your outfit together
in advance can help to ease those nerves.
So today, I'm going to show you three outfits in five minutes
or less that help to illuminate your best self
and take the next step towards your interview.
For the first interview look, I have a dress and some heels.
I chose this dress as an option for something that
is potentially more creative.
So I went with something that has a bold print because I'm
someone who loves color and prints.
And I think that an interview is really
a place for your personality to come out
in what you're wearing.
And a great way to do that is through prints and colors.
I also just really love dresses because they're
a one piece wonder you throw them on, and that's it.
This dress happens to be a shift dress,
so it hits me right above the knee.
And I love the silhouette of a shift dress.
It's super classic, and you can get it
in different colors and different patterns.
But if you want to go with something longer,
depending on what your comfort level is,
or what the workplace is you can totally do that too.
I paired this dress with heels to elevate
it a little bit more.
But you can also go with another shoe option
depending on the workplace.
Side note, if you pass the interview
and you got the job, one, congratulations.
And two, make sure to check out the video where
I talk about what to wear in different workplaces.
You can click the link here, and I'll also
have a link down below.
For the second interview outfit, I
am taking traditional elements that we're familiar with.
But putting a little spin on them.
So I have a Blazer here, and I also have a turtleneck.
But the turtleneck is red.
It's also this nice thin breathable material,
a different color at the neckline.
I have simple wide leg black pants.
And then I also have a pair of patent boots as well.
The reason why I love this outfit
is because it has those traditional elements
that we are familiar with, like a Blazer, like a turtleneck.
But I'm incorporating colors that I know I love, like red.
I also really like to stand out, so red
is one of my go-to colors.
And it specifically ties into the red thread
that's in the Blazer.
I love it when things like that happen.
For shoes, I wanted something with a heel,
but I also wanted it to feel a little bit more modern and more
true to my style.
So that's why I went with these pointy boots.
And I love the patent finish because the shine just really
adds that cool element to it.
The pieces in this outfit take what
could have been an otherwise colorless outfit.
Adds color, adds texture, just adds more personality.
Let's get into the third interview look.
Now I love prints in color, but there
are those days where we want to keep it neutral.
So here I'm working with a striped knit top,
gray knit pants, and white shoes.
This is an outfit that I put together
for a place that is like a startup.
Where people are dressed more casual,
but this is an elevated version of casual.
If you're not sure what to wear to an interview,
you can actually do some research in advance
and look on social media, the company's website.
You can also call their HR department
and ask them what people typically wear
and what their dress code is like.
Then you can base your outfit on that.
I love these pants because they're a knit material,
so they're really comfortable, you can move around in them.
But the tie makes it feel more elevated,
and the tailoring and the silhouette of these pants
also make these pants feel dressier than they
feel when you have them on.
And I love pieces like that.
The sweater is a very light knit sweater.
And the gray stripes tie-in with the gray pants.
For shoes, I went with something flat and closed toed.
But they're pointy.
They're also white, so they have a little bit more personality
to them.
And then when it comes to makeup for interview outfits,
personally, when I'm going into something where
I might be feeling nervous.
I like to keep my makeup pretty neutral.
I love color on my lips, but not when
I'm nervous, because I don't want to be thinking about--
is it fading?
Is it in my teeth?
Has it come off completely, and now is it all over my face?
So this is one of the few times where I'm like colored lips,
I'm sorry, but not today.
That is going to be it for today's video.
If you would like to see more videos like this,
make sure to check out the entire dress
the part series on the Indeed YouTube channel.
I'm talking about what to wear for work travel, what to wear
in different industries.
And so much more.
And if you didn't know already, indeed
has a ton of tips and advice for every phase of your job search.
You can learn more here on the Indeed YouTube channel.
And you can also go to indeed.com/careeradvice.
That's all for today, folks.
I'll see you later.
Bye.