Easy interview outfits · On-camera styling

Video Interview Outfits: Six On-Camera Checks Using Your Wardrobe

A video interview outfit needs to suit the employer and look clear on screen. Using advice from Wharton's Communication Program and Kansas State University Career Center, try easy shirt, cardigan or blazer combinations and check lighting and background before a Korean job or internship interview. Follow the employer's dress code first.

4 min read2026-10-23

Video interview preparation video linked by Kansas State University Career Center, covering overall setup as well as attire.

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OriginalWharton's video interview guide: clothing colors, small patterns and lightingWharton Communication Program

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What you need

A plain shirt or presentable top
An existing blazer or cardigan if appropriate
Comfortable trousers or another suitable bottom
Camera, light and mirror

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How to

1. Check the employer's dress instructions and the role. For formal interviews, try a shirt, blazer and smart trousers; for a casual dress code, a neat sweater or cardigan may suit better.
2. Turn on the actual video-call camera and compare two solid-color tops. Wharton's guidance recommends avoiding patterns that appear to flicker and ensuring clothes contrast with the background.
3. If wearing a blazer, raise and move your arms. Check the shoulder fit, shirt collar and cuffs; make sure you can sit and talk comfortably.
4. Dress appropriately from head to toe, not just inside the frame. Choose bottoms that let you stand unexpectedly without worrying about the outfit.
5. Place the camera near eye level and use soft light from the front rather than a bright window behind you. Check how the top looks against the background in a test recording.
6. Record a brief trial in the same software to check outfit movement, picture and sound. Mute phone alerts, then keep the outfit you can comfortably wear through the conversation.

One more tip

There is no single outfit rule for all industries. Prioritize the company's instructions, comfort and a clear contrast with the background. Avoid busy micro-patterns that shimmer on camera.

Sources and media

OriginalKansas State University on full interview dress and technical checksKansas State University Career Center

OriginalPenn Career Services on dressing fully for a virtual interviewUniversity of Pennsylvania Career Services

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