Some interview experts suggest red and other powerful colors to help demonstrate to an employer that you are active and vibrant, while others say that bright colors can cause an interviewer to 'listen' to your clothes, rather than you. 'Red is a power color.' 'Red is intimidating.' 'White will wash you out.' 'White is classic and conservative.' Ignore the well-meaning advice of individuals attempting to assign a color palate for your wardrobe. Instead, you should focus on the colors that you know you look good in. Rather than trying to conform to others’ expectations of the ideal interview color, you need to focus on making sure that you look your best.

The only color pattern that is out, no matter what, is plaid. It's distracting and, even if you're a big burly Scotsman, you run the risk of reminding your interviewer of a Catholic school girl. And the jobs catering towards applicants with that appearance are few and far between