12 Aug 2026

Why your interview shirt color matters more than you think

Interview rooms are fluorescent, cameras are unkind, and most panels decide in under a minute whether you look prepared. Color is the fastest signal you send.

Paper white still wins for banking, consulting, and anything with a dress code. Ink and navy read as control. Coral is a risk unless the role is creative.

Fit beats trend. A Mira in your true size will outperform a louder shirt that pulls at the buttons.