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Crap! Interview attire?!?!

Okay, I haven't been on an interview since I was um...24... and I wore a super cute suit and super cute outfit for my follow up.  Well... I have this really great interview Monday and it occurs to me...what the heck do I wear..

I have several issues...i'm not my ideal size so I don't have a lot of clothing options.

The weather is wacky here right now.

And I would most likely not be wearing a suit every day... and don't own a suit that fits so I'd rather not go buy an expensive suit (which while I sort of think I should, I'd rather not).

 

So...ladies... can dress pants and a nice top, and some hot shoes work?

Re: Crap! Interview attire?!?!

  • I think it depends on where the job is - if it's at a law firm, I would definitely wear a suit.  I can wear jeans to work (and do just about every day), but we would notice if the interviewee was not in a suit.

    Speaking from similar experience,  Macy's sometimes sells really reasonable suit separates (not in the suit section, but in the "normal" clothes section).  I have gotten pants for $25 and a jacket for $35 when I desparately needed something.

     And CONGRATS on your interview!!!

  • My rule of thumb - is always to wear a suit to interviews.

    It always passes the right message in my opinion.

    But then again, it depends where you are interviewing.

    In terms of cost, I found that you can grab a simple jacket & pants even at JC penny, and keep costs low with some minor alternations.

    Especially if this is for a one time use. 


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  • I bought a suit from wal-mart a few years ago.

    What I was taught is you dress for the position above yours.

    Good Luck!

    A & T Since 2009 Parents of A born July 2010
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    In terms of cost, I found that you can grab a simple jacket & pants even at JC penny, and keep costs low with some minor alternations.

    I definitely agree with this.  And if you're worried about alterations, you can always buy a jacket with short or cap sleeves so it's one less thing to change.

    Good luck! 

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  • I got a suit for umm $46 at NY and Co.  I got it a couple months ago and couldn't actually wear it today (it's too big now) but I wore a different one.  I agree with Fanny - always a suit.
  • Business casual doesn't cut it for an interview.  You definitely need to wear a suit.

  • I absolutely agree that you need a suit.
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  • I can email you a coupon for NY&Co. if you need it.  I would suggest a pant suit with a cute top underneath.  You can always return them after the interview :)
  • Perhaps it varies by state? I would not wear a suit to an interview in San Fran (unless its a lawfirm or financial institution). Suit pants and a nice blouse is what I would wear. Most people show up in sweaters, blouses, etc.
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  • It's a law firm.  I guess I'll be doing some shopping this weekend!  Thanks for the heads up ladies.  I'll let you know what I come up with.
  • It varies by company, not necessarily location.  Since you are interviewing at a law firm, you pretty much need to wear a suit.  I wore a suit to my interviews at my firm.  You can get them at Ross or Burlington too!  And definitely, GOOD LUCK!!
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    Perhaps it varies by state? I would not wear a suit to an interview in San Fran (unless its a lawfirm or financial institution). Suit pants and a nice blouse is what I would wear. Most people show up in sweaters, blouses, etc.

    I was thinking the same thing.  I've never worn a suit my entire life and wouldn't even think of wearing one to an interview.  I always wear a nice pair of slacks and a blouse or a long skirt and blouse.

  • I didn't read the responses - but I wore a suit for my interview and think it would have looked bad if I didn't. I only wear a suit maybe once a month for my job (when meeting with clients), so I also didn't want to spend a lot. I found a nice fitting suit jacket on clearance for $23 at JC Penny, and I wear it with Gap pants - b/c they fit me very well. The pants I can wear without the jacket also, so it was a good investment.
  • I agree a with pps.  You'll need to wear a suit.  I've bought a couple of cute suits at Target.  Or if you already have a pair of nice black pants I'm sure you can find a fun suit jacket to wear with it, maybe like a tweed or something like that?
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