Dear Experts,

What are some tips you give on what to wear to an interview. I just went in for an interview for a intern position with a guerrilla marketing company in a suit and tie and the interviewer told me it was the first time they had ever had someone where a suit to interview for their company. I felt embarrassed, as if I was over dressed. Any help on this issue would be greatly appreciated.

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Q#371 I vote for overdressing – suit is mark of respect. u could joke “guess I’m a higher class of intern!”(@juliaerickson)

Q#371 Ditto comments from @DawnBugni: research, stake out, step it up a notch (or 2). Right on. (@CareerBranches)

Q#371 I always wear a suit/shirt and tie to an interview. Far better to be overdressed than underdressed. (@gradversity)

Q#371 Research. If U can, watch emp going to/from wk for a day or 2. Dress 1-2 levels higher. Better over than under dressed. (@DawnBugni)

Q#371 U don’t have the job yet and need 2 impress. A suit is appropriate interview attire. (@DebraWheatman)

Q#371 Overdressed a bit is OK 4 interview. Scope out office/dress one-two steps UP. http://bit.ly/2VySgG. (keppie_careers)

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