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Okay you guys...
How'd I do? (and forgive the terrible photos...I'm terrible at taking photos like this)
I had to go with a gray suite because there's apparently a boycott of my size in all department stores. Most looked like MC Hammer pants and these were at least flattering and fit at the top. Even still, the pants are a bit too long, so I'm going to need to come up with some makeshift adjustment for now until I can bring it in to a seamstress. I was trying to find a top with color but every blouse I tried on I was literally swimming in or was NMS (read: blue leopard print or anything pink) but I really liked this type of neck swooping down thing (kind of frilly, like you guys suggested!). I'm going to try and find a necklace with some color to give me that splash.
Re: Okay you guys...
It is cute! You need a necklace and some fun accessories. If your ears are pierced I'd go for larger CZ studs and a 16-18" chain with a pretty pendant.
Also- what shoes?
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You did a really good job! I like that. And I don't think that a gray suit with a black top is a bad choice at all. TBH, I think if you got a nice silver necklace that would look really good. I have this from Lia Sophia, but something similar?
As far as a quick fix, you can get stuff at like AC moore (or maybe even target) that you can make a temporary hem with. Its kind of like double sided tape.
The shoes are some black suede heel...not a terribly tall one, maybe 2-3inch? I have no idea...there was a taller one but omg that would have been disastrous for someone used to sneakers.
What are CZ studs? I have 5 piercings, two on each lobe, and one up at the top on my left ear. I assume that one I should leave empty?
Just wear 1 pair in your bottom holes- CZ are cubic zirconia- fake diamonds. You want to look put together but not like you're trying too hard, about 3/4-1ct per earlobe- something that covers most of the lobe but doesn't overwhelm.
Agreed with Stees on the hem tape. You can buy it at Walmart/ Michaels/ any fabric shop- one brand is called "Steam a Seam" but you can buy whatever is cheapest, they all work the same way.
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Oo! I will definitely look for that! I'm going out again today or tomorrow to find some sort of necklace. I like the simplicity of the one in your pic, and I like the silver, I just feel like I look boring with black and gray. I was trying to find something lavender because I know that looks good with my skin tone and eyes, but I don't want to go crazy with the color.
Lavender would look nice. I am of the opinion that going with neutral or subdued colors is better for interviews, just because going in there with a bunch of chunky flashy jewelry seems distracting and like you're trying too hard. At least thats how I feel. I think simple jewelry like what Mary said and a silver or a silver and lavender would look good.
I think you did great! I love the suit and I think the black top with the gray suit looks nice.
I agree with the other girls about jewelry - a long silver necklace and simple earrings. I think your shoes sound good and I would get the hem tape and just "hem" the pants to the correct length for those shoes.
Also, do you have a watch? I think adding a watch would add to the professionalism of the whole look.
Ooh, and what bag?
Do you have something to take resumes in with you and something to write with and on? I love padfolios for interviewing- just a solid color and leather, something that ideally has 2 pockets (one for cover letters and one for resumes) and a full sized legal pad on the other side. It would be a good investment.
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Actually, I just found my old watch. Its a Fossil, silver, but the face is rainbow and the battery is dead.
Crap, I do not have any sort of bag. My purse is a leather hobo style, so probably won't really go with this professional look. I like the idea of a padfolio though! One of the places I'm going to I know has that kind of thing, so I'll definitely pick something like that up.
I was about to say this same thing. Also, a fun necklace would go nice.
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