Your new mantra? Less is more. The corporate landscape is not the place to show off your stilettos, your cleavage, or your bling. The goal is to be remembered for your smart answers and brilliant ideas, not your glitter eyeshadow and shimmery blouse.

Blouse

Shirt, blouse, top — whatever you choose to call it, these are the ground rules:

• Stick with white, ivory, or light blue
• Keep it pressed, clean, and well-tailored
• Solid colors or subtle patterns are best
• Choose quality natural fabrics like cotton or silk
• At all costs, avoid lace, ruffles, and shiny or sheer fabrics

And now, a word about The Girls. Keep them under wraps. The office is not their place. They can come out on the weekends or at the club. But during office hours, they should be invisibly supported and well covered.

Jewelry

Your jewelry should be seen, not heard. Try to limit yourself to one pair of earrings (nothing too dangly) and one ring on each hand, max. Nothing chunky, clunky, clanky, jangly or otherwise distracting. And if you happen to have any other visible part of your body pierced (nose, eyebrows, tongue, etc.), be sure to remove the jewelry for your interview.

Shoes

Oh, the choices: colors, styles, heel heights, fabrics. Don’t worry. The good news (or bad news, depending on you feel about shoes): You can rule out about 99% of them right now. To score your first corporate gig, stick to the basics: classic leather pumps in black, brown, navy or maroon. Nothing open, backless or strappy. And the heel should be no more than 2 1/2” high.

If you wear a skirt suit, wear sheer black or nude hose. Yes, we know — not even the First Lady wears hose anymore. But the corporate hiring folks haven’t gotten that memo yet. Unless you are applying to work for Vogue or Versace, it’s best to err on the side of conservatism.

Hair and Makeup

Are you getting tired of the words “subtle” and “conservative” yet? Because you haven’t heard the last of them. They also apply to your hair and makeup. No, you don’t need to go with the full-on librarian bun. But your hair should be neatly styled and out of your face.

If your makeup is noticeable, you’re wearing too much. On a scale of 1 to 10 — 1 being Amish and 10 being Drag Queen — you should be at about 3.5. Also, make sure your nails are a respectable length and wear clear or neutral-colored polish. Those same hiring consultants that missed the memo on hose don’t get black nail polish either.

Handbags

If possible, skip the purse and carry your resume and notepad in a black or brown leather portfolio, notebook or briefcase. If you must carry a purse, it should be conservative and inconspicuous. Nothing brightly colored, printed or super-trendy. It goes without saying it should be mid-sized, in good condition and seasonally appropriate.