This is the time of the semester when students begin to look at summer internships and jobs. I’ve been preparing for interviews like crazy lately, so I wanted to pass on what I’ve learned to you with some easy examples! 

Here are four affordable outfits (with one plus-size option) that are great for different types of interviews, career fairs, and class presentations.

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Dress Smart – $97.83

One of the most important things to do when figuring out what to wear for an interview is to be aware of the company’s culture. If you wear something too casual to a company that has a formal dress code, it will reflect that you don’t know much about the company and potentially that you aren’t taking the position seriously. 

You can get an impression of how to dress based on information in the job description, by asking somebody you know who works there, or by sleuthing through the company’s Instagram and Facebook pictures. And when in doubt, dress more formally than you think you need to.

Products: Blazer, Pants, Blouse, Pumps

This outfit is classic and chic. Instead of an all-black suit, a beige blazer is still neutral but a lot lighter and looks less stuffy. Keep it simple with nude pumps and a white blouse. If the collarless blouse option in this outfit looks too casual for your situation, you can switch that out for a crisp white button-up.

Keep it Simple – $93.21

One of the most difficult things to understand is the idea of business casual. The umbrella term refers to the level below wearing a full suit, but still nicer than wearing jeans. However, every company falls differently into the spectrum of business casual. Some lean more business-y, while others are noticeably more casual.