So you get the interview and now you are trying to decide on something appropriate to wear. You want objective advice from your family but all you get is the classic that looks fine to me response.

Here are 20 ideas of what you should stay away from when going to a job interview. Hopefully it will help narrow down your options.

1. Sunglasses on top of your head or headphones around your neck

2. Carrying a backpack or fannypack instead of a briefcase or portfolio

3. Too-short skirts

4. The wrong tie

5. Overly bright or large patterned clothing

6. Heavy makeup on women

7. Earrings on men

8. More than one set of earrings on women

9. Facial piercings, tongue jewelry or visible tattoos

10. Ill fitting clothes

11. Long fingernails, especially with bright or specialty polishes

12. Unnatural hair colors or styles

13. Short-sleeved shirts

14. Fishnets, patterned hosiery or bare legs (no matter how tan you are)

15. Men whose socks do not match their shoes

16. Rumpled or stained clothing

17. Scuffed or inappropriate footwear

18. Strong aftershaves, perfumes or colognes

19. Belts and shoes that do not match

20. Telltale signs that your wearing a new suit