Jewelry is an effective way to make a statement and switch up different outfits. Some pieces are so bold that they are hard to miss. Many women are afraid to wear jewelry to an interview for these reasons and for fear that the pieces may be too distracting. Sure, you want to look professional and serious about the job you are applying for. But leaving your accessories at home may actually hurt your chances at an interview. Jewelry can in fact be helpful.

It is a fact that jewelry helps tie an outfit together. The same goes for wearing a business suit or other similar attire. A company desires their employees to look well put-together. Just having the right pieces of jewelry takes your presence to the next level.

Leaving out the accessories will make you look and feel boring. You want to convey to the interviewer that you are unique and confident. If you normally never go a day without wearing a necklace and decide to leave it off for an interview, this will definitely hurt your overall presence. The interviewer will definitely sense this and be turned off from the vibes your project.

However, there are a few boundaries to keep in mind when accessorizing for an interview. Although a chunky bright orange necklace may be acceptable for your dress code when you land the job, this may not be your piece of choice when going into the interview. This is not the time or place to go overboard. Think simple pieces like a delicate necklace and a dainty bracelet. You can get a little crazier with earrings just so long as they coordinate with the rest of the pieces you wear. Avoid long dangly earrings or excessively large hoops.

What do you do if all you have are crazy and unique pieces? Keep it down to one. Wear the chunky necklace with the large onyx pendant or the colorful chunky bracelet. The key is to put your outfit together for a professional job interview, not to come across as a hopeful fashion guru.