A friend asks what to wear to their first job interview. What advice would you give?

A natural way to answer

My advice would be to dress smartly but not too formally. Choose clean, well-fitting clothes in neutral colours, and avoid anything too flashy. Looking neat and tidy shows you take the interview seriously.

Key phrases to use

• neat and tidy — clean, well-organised and pleasant in appearance“He always looks neat and tidy at work.”
• over the top — too extreme, exaggerated, or excessive“The decorations were a bit over the top for a small party.”