The Fashion Team Share What They Wore To Their SL Interviews

My interview took place this time last year, so I was dressing for transitional weather. I chose a knitted dress and knee-high boots as this combination always makes me feel comfortable, smart and polished. I completed the look with a wool blazer and an understated bag. I also wore my everyday jewellery, so it all felt true to who I am.

Responsible Cashmere-Blend Belted Crew-Neck Dress, £395 | Raey
Lila Double-Breasted Virgin Wool Jacket, £770 (was £1,100) | Isabel Marant
Chris Tennis Bracelet, £145 | Daphine
Estée Lalonde Mini Bold Huggie Earrings, £99 | Daisy Jewellery
Le Maillon Leather Shoulder Bag, £2,045 | Saint Laurent
Heeled Boots, £59.99 | Stradivarius

Mine was a Zoom interview – and they are still a thing in today's world. It was really important for me to showcase a smarter upper-half so I opted this sleek high-neck jumper with a cropped blazer and a simple pair of hoops. While it can be easy not to bother with the bottom half, I wore silky black trousers to ensure I felt put together.

Cutout Jersey Turtleneck Top, £450.17 | A.W.A.K.E Mode
Double-Breasted Cropped Blazer, £59.99 | Zara
Silk Trousers, £89 | ARKET
Oval Hoop Earrings, £19 | COS
Bow Leather Ballerina, £45.99 | Mango

I’d advise choosing something that feels like your personal style while also being really considerate of brands. The right balance between high street, high end and lesser-known names shows a breadth of brand knowledge, which is essential in this job. Also, ensure each piece has a modern edge to it, whether that's barrel-style trousers, squiggly hoops, masculine tailoring or a slightly chunkier loafer.

Cotton Shirt, £19.99 | H&M
Wool Double Breasted Jacket, £495 | Laura Pitharas
Cotton-Gabardine Tapered Pants, £350 | Totême
Square Buckle Narrow Leather Belt, £22​​​​​​​ | John Lewis
Pernielle Earrings, $57.50 (were $115) | Mignonne Gavigan
Loulou Striped Quilted-Cotton Shoulder Bag, £2,135​​​​​​​ | Saint Laurent
Joss Loafers, £430 | Dear Frances

Choosing an outfit for an interview in the fashion industry is a tricky thing to get right. Trend led and smart don’t always go hand in hand, so I opted for strong staple pieces that felt polished but still with a bit of edge. That included a full leather skirt and statement gold jewellery. Whatever industry you are in, I would suggest going for strong silhouettes and well-cut pieces in quality fabrics.

Cropped Sweatshirt, £17.99 | Zara
Linen Cotton Trenchcoat, £179 | ARKET
The Saffron Pleated Textured-Leather Midi Skirt, £390 | Cefinn
Small Gold Double Linked Necklace, £400 | Tilly Sveaas
Textured Earrings, £15.99 | Mango
Puzzle Leather Cross-Body Bag, £2,350 | Loewe
Arizona Leather Boots, £760 | Khaite