A lot of good points in this thread already, but I'll throw in my 0.02.
Questions to keep in mind:
1. Are you in North America (US, Canada) or in Europe/Asia?
2. Are you interviewing for a junior starter role or a mid to senior role?
3. What industry are you interviewing for?
In general, you won't lose with being simple so err on the side of simplicity. Especially if you are interviewing in North America, for a junior role, and in a conservative industry such as banking.
That said, if you are interviewing for a mid to senior role, then please dress the part. Know the organization a bit -- if they dress casually, then lose the tie. I absolutely think that French cuffs are okay, even in North America, unless you're interviewing in Ohio or Nebraska. French cuffs are the more formal, more classic cuffs, and anyone who is ignorant on this subject can be quickly corrected (I did this once in a consulting interview in Chicago).
Suit - please make sure it's well pressed. I keep interview suits a solid color, dark grey or blue. In both your pics, the shoulders are crummy.
Shirt - I prefer the blue. Is it a non-striped, simpler solid blue? Then it works. No stripes or checks. The collar ideally should be semi widespread and well pressed. French cuffs are fine, especially in Europe/Asia or if you're going for a mid to senior role even in the US.
Cuff links - those Love Knots you have in the pictured cuffs links are a bit much. Don't you have a simpler square with silver/black lines, or something like that. Inconspicuous is better.
Shoes/belt/watch - my personal taste is to match all the leather on your body, and ideally the bag too. While I generally prefer a dark brown for daily work, for interview keep the shoe black, polished, and ideally a simple cap toe. Belt should have a simple buckle, not the big badges (I've seen these when interviewing fresh grads), and should not have any creasing in the leather (where the buckle holes are getting frayed or falling apart). I prefer a simple watch with a black leather strap, no steel or other flashy stuff, and usual classic size dial (35 to 40mm), not the wall-clocks that some young men wear these days, and especially not a digital one with plastic straps.
Tie - I like your red/maroon tie, but I'd lose the tie pin and make sure the knot has a mild dimple. My favorite is half windsor, but four-in-hand would be fine too.
Above all, clean hair cut, clean shave, wear a mild perfume (don't marinate in something with huge sillage), and be confident. Your manner+mien is the best suit you can wear.
All the best!
Questions to keep in mind:
1. Are you in North America (US, Canada) or in Europe/Asia?
2. Are you interviewing for a junior starter role or a mid to senior role?
3. What industry are you interviewing for?
In general, you won't lose with being simple so err on the side of simplicity. Especially if you are interviewing in North America, for a junior role, and in a conservative industry such as banking.
That said, if you are interviewing for a mid to senior role, then please dress the part. Know the organization a bit -- if they dress casually, then lose the tie. I absolutely think that French cuffs are okay, even in North America, unless you're interviewing in Ohio or Nebraska. French cuffs are the more formal, more classic cuffs, and anyone who is ignorant on this subject can be quickly corrected (I did this once in a consulting interview in Chicago).
Suit - please make sure it's well pressed. I keep interview suits a solid color, dark grey or blue. In both your pics, the shoulders are crummy.
Shirt - I prefer the blue. Is it a non-striped, simpler solid blue? Then it works. No stripes or checks. The collar ideally should be semi widespread and well pressed. French cuffs are fine, especially in Europe/Asia or if you're going for a mid to senior role even in the US.
Cuff links - those Love Knots you have in the pictured cuffs links are a bit much. Don't you have a simpler square with silver/black lines, or something like that. Inconspicuous is better.
Shoes/belt/watch - my personal taste is to match all the leather on your body, and ideally the bag too. While I generally prefer a dark brown for daily work, for interview keep the shoe black, polished, and ideally a simple cap toe. Belt should have a simple buckle, not the big badges (I've seen these when interviewing fresh grads), and should not have any creasing in the leather (where the buckle holes are getting frayed or falling apart). I prefer a simple watch with a black leather strap, no steel or other flashy stuff, and usual classic size dial (35 to 40mm), not the wall-clocks that some young men wear these days, and especially not a digital one with plastic straps.
Tie - I like your red/maroon tie, but I'd lose the tie pin and make sure the knot has a mild dimple. My favorite is half windsor, but four-in-hand would be fine too.
Above all, clean hair cut, clean shave, wear a mild perfume (don't marinate in something with huge sillage), and be confident. Your manner+mien is the best suit you can wear.
All the best!
