Job Interview Questions: What should I wear for my job interview?

Hi, im 16 years old, 17 next month and I have my first job interview in less than a week. It is to work in a store that sells things like RC cars/helicopters/boats and model trains. I know it's custom to wearing suits when going for an interview but I feel it's too formal, or it should only be for office jobs, any tips?
Much appreciated.

Myths About The HR Professional As The Candidate In The Job Interview

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This is a little off topic but in today's employment environment there are 3 critical steps that must be taken 100% of the time to successful land any job. Unfortunately, more often than not these simple steps are not taken.

1) It doesn't matter weather the position is for a janitor or an engineer you must take the time to figure out what is important to the employer.

2) You must be prepared for the unexpected when it comes to questions and general conversation.

3) You will be amazed because once you have done your homework your stress levels will drop and your confidence will rise. This will put you in the front runners position no matter what the experience level of the other applicants.

You should always dress according to the employers style. If it's a casual position/employer then dress casual, if it's a strictly professional position/employer then your attire should be professional. More importantly you should always no matter casual or professional error on the conservative side....never over do it or wear extremely bright colors.

Employers hire those that respond to questions effectively and appear confident over experience the majority of the time.

This can almost guarantee your success with any job....

8 Job Interview Mistakes You Should Avoid

• The first impression you make on a potential employer is the most important one. The first judgment an interviewer makes is going to be based on how you look and what you are wearing. That's why it's always important to dress professionally for a job interview, even if the work environment is casual.
  
  What's the appropriate dress code for an interview? You'll want that first impression to be not just a good one, but, a great one. The candidate dressed in a suit and tie is going to make a much better impression than the candidate who showed up not as presentable.


• Look at what the current employees are wearing. Go just a little nicer. I'd go with a dress shirt and a tie or the female equivalent. You're dressing for the person who has the money, e the shopper and the store manager.