What are you wearing to that job interview? Why color matters...

Gray and black tent to be the go-to colors to wear on a job interview. So is it safe to add a little color? 

That depends. According to Stephanie Legatos, a career coach, colors counselor and owner of Be Well Partners, you need to be thoughtful on what you’re doing, who you’re meeting and what message you want to convey. 

Colors convey meaning and emotion. Red means luck in Chinese, and red and black are power colors. They may work for an executive or contract negotiators’ job. But if you’re interviewing for an administrative assistant job at a nonprofit, you may be better off in a less bold color such as blue or brown or something more neutral. A white shirt or blouse suggests clean, purity, honesty. People have subconscious reactions to the colors you’re wearing.

Legatos suggests wearing a scarf or a tie with some zest to bring in a little color. However, if you love purple, by all means, carry your purple purse. If that red jacket gives you a sense of courage and conviction, then it may be worthwhile to wear it.