Can you overdress for an interview?

[stephen4785]

I applied for a job that I really want and If I get an interview Im wondering how well I should dress. Iv always wore some nice slacks, button up shirt, and dress shoes to my interviews. Im excited about this job so Im wondering if wearing a tie and coat would be too much and look like Im trying to hard? Iv always heard "dress for success" but I have no experience in the hiring process.
Thanks

[talisman]

Don't wear a tuxedo.

[Geor!]

There's no such thing as overdressing for an interview, I have heard.

[bcoop]

Don't wear a tuxedo.

Opt for a Tuxedo t shirt instead.

[mstng86]

What is the job and environment? I am not dressing up for an interview at Target.

[talisman]

What is the job and environment? I am not dressing up for an interview at Target.

That's easy. Red polo. "Look, you've got to give me this job. I already bought the shirt!!"

[mstng86]

That's easy. Red polo. "Look, you've got to give me this job. I already bought the shirt!!"

Shit, so thats why I didn't get the gig.

[Wicked98Snake]

Wear a 3 wolf moon shirt. They'll make you the CEO!!!!!!!!

[bonnie&clyde]

always wear a tie to an interview, it shows that you actually care about getting the job

[talisman]

Wear a 3 wolf moon shirt. They'll make you the CEO!!!!!!!!

Just hope the Interviewer isn't wearing a 2 wolf shirt. He'll know you're after his job and probably going to make him look bad. Application relegated to the circular file..

[Venom]

You can overdress. I interviewed for an Electronics Tech job with an oilfield company and I wore the typical suit and tie. I was way overdressed when my interviewer walked in the room wearing Carharts. Needless to say I didn't get the job even though I was more than qualified for it.

[ImayBblack]

It depends on the job you are applying for. If it is in a bar then wear jeans and a nice shirt. If it is for upper management wear slacks and a tie. If its for anything other than upper management, slacks and a dress shirt is reasonable. You don't want them to think you are overqualified depending on the job.

[Pro88LX]

Navy or gray suit (no stripes or pattern), white shirt and mild striped tie. black shoes and matching belt is standard interview attire.

[CWO]

That's easy. Red polo. "Look, you've got to give me this job. I already bought the shirt!!"

"When can you start?"

"Right the fuck now!"

[MutherjuggZ]

I applied for a job that I really want and If I get an interview Im wondering how well I should dress. Iv always wore some nice slacks, button up shirt, and dress shoes to my interviews. Im excited about this job so Im wondering if wearing a tie and coat would be too much and look like Im trying to hard? Iv always heard "dress for success" but I have no experience in the hiring process.
Thanks

May I suggest something formal... perhaps evening wear?