If you want to make a great impression on a job interview, it is important that you consider your style.

A ‘power outfit’ not only shows that you are taking the job opportunity seriously, it also lets a potential employer know whether you would fit in with the corporate culture or not.

Here is some advice for what to wear from professionals we spotted out and about in the city this week.

Monique Simons suggests that people should “play it safe” with their interview fashion.

“If you have to question it don’t wear it,” the 30-year-old banker said. “When it comes to an interview, it’s better to be safe than sorry.

“I would encourage people to leave the edge out for that occasion and keep it simple.

“Stick to the basic colours like navy, black, white, or a nude or a khaki.”

She also recommended that people keep jewellery and accessories to a minimum. “You want to look professional because you never know the interviewer’s style, so simplistic is always best.

“If you do that you are pretty much covering all grounds and it’s not distracting.”

Ms Simons described her typical work week style as “professional but fun”.

“I like to wear something with an edge,” she said.

“My style is also pretty contemporary, so I try to dress in pieces that are up-to-date and fashionable, then add a little edge with my jewellery or some colour.”

Most of her fashion ideas come from looking at social media and celebrity fashion magazines.

Her style favourite? Actress Kerry Washington, whose look happens to be very clean and professional, but still edgy at the same time.

Suzana Ming, 41, believes that everyone’s go-to outfit for an interview should be a suit.

“It’s classic and also a little more professional,” the senior client services associate said.

“For women it could either be a pants or skirt suit, but I’d say that’s the way to go.

“First impressions are usually lasting ones, so you have to set the pace. You want to leave there having made an impact, whether it be with your character, style or personality itself.”

But don’t dress too plainly, she warned.

“You don’t want to look too blah, but not dress too bright either,” she said.

“Something in between, maybe a subtle shade, but you don’t want to be too flashy and stand out in a bad way.”

Ms Ming said her personal style was classy. However, she tends to dress according to her mood. She picks out new outfits by seeing what is in style in stores and then looking at how she can wear it in a unique way.

Bank relationship manager Mike Kane said that men should err on the conservative side when it came to applying for a new job.

“Nothing too bright,” the 41-year-old said.

“How you dress also depends on who you are interviewing with, but to be on the safe side I’d say a suit, shirt and tie.

“I try to dress a little outside the typical, so I would go with a navy blue suit rather than black, which is kind of generic. Navy stands out a little bit more.”

When it comes to his own style, Mr Kane tends to get inspiration from magazines or online from sites such as Instagram.

He also picks up fashion tips when he is travelling to places such as London, New York and Washington DC.