Interview attire update

mamie329

I bought a suit-type thing! 

I sized down the jacket from what is pictured here, and I think I own a cream-colored short sleeve sweater that would work for underneath. Now I just need shoes!

How should I wear my hair? Would a french twist be too "undone?" My version spills out the top everywhere.

 

keb270

Looks godo Mamie. I would wear simple black pumps (plain or peep toe), but no sandals. As for hair, I usually wear mine down with half pulled back to keep it out of my face for interviews. You don't want to play with your hair at all, so if having it up will keep you from doing that, go for it!

mamie329

Thanks, keb. Tricky part with me and shoes - I can't wear heels. I'm inept at wearing them. So I need to find a low or wedge pump. 

My hair is like disgustingly long and split end-y right now, so it's way better if up! 

Philly6*6*09

Nice! I like the suit.

Don't be afraid to wear a splash of color as a shirt, underneath the jacket.

Don't wear sandals, or peeptoe.  Simple black pump/flat will do - whatever you feel more comfortable in.

Also - minimal accessories.

I like your hair down - it looks purty

 

ETA - I also want to add - make sure you study the company. Know who the VIP's are.  Know what the position you are interviewing is for.  Ask Questions. Ask why this postion is open - was there a person there prior to the interview, or is it a new position.

megs1383

You can't go wrong with a classic black suit! Love it!

For hair, I agree with keb, if the french twist has enough hanging down so that you might fidget with it if you are nervous, I would try to do a more secure style.

But then again, I usually tend to just wear my hair down for interviews. I try to keep it simple and feminine looking. For some reason I always feel a little manly in a pants suit, so I feel like I have to offset that with simple, but pretty accessories and hairstyle.

 

mamie329

Re: hair -- it's supposed to be hot on my interview day, and I'm already panicking at the thought of being trapped in a jacket and pants. PANTS, you guys! I don't wear pants! So I don't want hair clinging to my neck. Maybe I'll try to find a more polished updo and secure with bobby pins. 

thanks, philly.

 Do you think (if I can't find new shoes) that I could get away with black ballet flats? Or is that a total interview faux pas?  

megs1383

Ahh, I didn't even consider the hotness factor (I've only ever interviewed in the winter time). I'd definitely wear my hair up too, versus being sticky/sweaty. 

IMO, black ballet flats would be fine.

hawkilady

I like the suit... it will work perfectly.  For the hair, I say put it up and keep it off your face.  If your version is super messy, try to refine it a little, but it doesnt have to look super formal, just polished.  For shoes, a black ballet flat, as long as its dressy enough will be fine, so long as your pants are hemmed correctly for the shoe, it will look sloppy if your walking on them. 

 Good luck!!

mamie329

I think my current pair of black flats are a shiny patent. :-/ 

mbd62709

Like the outfit mamie!!! Polished hair style & ballet flats will work.

Also at the end ask what the next step is in the interview process.

Good luck!!!

Leigha12

Flats will only work depending on the length of the pants. You need to make sure they don't touch the ground. Can you try a shoe like this?

mamie329

I think I could pull that off... maybe. I was trying not to get sucked back into another Target trip this week. My closest options are Payless, Kmart, TJ Maxx, and Fashion Bug. But I was def. thinking of something like that. 

hopscotch.

Mames, I'd only go closed toe because some offices are very picky about that.  I'd just find a pair (or wear a pair you already have) of plain, black, closed toe flats.

mamie329

hopscotch.:

Mames, I'd only go closed toe because some offices are very picky about that.  I'd just find a pair (or wear a pair you already have) of plain, black, closed toe flats.

I don't want to leave the house tonight, so I think it may be my black (closed-toe) patent flats. Eeep. Hope it all works!