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attire for int.
I am pretty busty and I can never ever ever find suit jackets to fit.
I have something set up with a really corporate company
Do you think that either of the following are appropiate:
Suit pants (navy)
Blouse, long sleeved (blue and navy small print, not distracting)
Sweater (black)
and heels
Or a Wrap dress that is navy and green with a small pattern and heels
Re: attire for int.
I just hate formal clothes in general so I almost always opt for sweaters over suit jackets. Sounds fine to me, but I'm not good at formal, clearly.
I'm being the interviewer today and decided to just wear jeans. I don't care.
If your interview is with a "really corporate" company the only acceptable attire is a blue, black or charcoal grey skirt suit, a white blouse, nude hose & moderate heel black closed toe pumps.
Get a single breasted blazer. If you are busty, the double breast will make you look a mile wide.
The wrap dress would be a second choice.
I was thinking of the wrap dress for a 2nd interview, (if i get it)
I don't think its single vs double breasted blazer. The issue is I need the blazer larger for my breast and then i end up looking boxy because the sleeves are about 3-4" long (i am petite) and the underarms is soooo long.
I don't have time to buy a blazer and get it tailored at this point.
I have tried on at least over 100 different styles.
I will buy a white sleeveless shell to wear under.
personally, i think this is antiquated. There are really nice pant suits for women, in fact i wish a blazer fit me, or I would have done a black pant suit or a navy pant suit.
If you have trouble finding a jacket that fits in all areas, then buy one that fits in the chest and torso and get the shoulders and sleeves tailored.
Most people need some kind of tailoring on their professional wear.
If it's a suit, it's something you will wear again in corporate America, so the cost of tailoring is worth it to have something that looks nice and classic.
Since this is a very "corporate" job interview...don't buck the trend on your first interview. Stick to the basics and don't let them remember you by what you wore.
I second black, grey, navy or tan pants or skirt with a shell and a jacket. Your shoes and handbag can be coordinated but don't have to be all matchy-matchy. Your shell for beanth your jacket can have a pattern, but not a "loud" one. Wear a watch. You can wear jewelry but do small earrings.
If cost is s a concern, check out Dress Barn. I think they have some nice options online. Or, visit an Ann Taylor Factory Store.
This. And I would use this as a rule of thumb for even other companies in general.
It's probably in your best interest to invest in a nice suit, and have the jacket and additional shirts altered to fit your body correctly. I know it sounds like overkill for a job you plan on staying at for a few years, but you never know when you may need them again.
I intend to invest in a suit. I have good luck at Ann Taylor and at Talbots-- but I don't have time to tailor. I got a call on Monday for an int. tomorrow!
I guess my question wans't asked clearly. A Suit is OUT of the question for this interview. I haven't interviewed in 6 years, my last suit I had is a size 8 I am now a size 14/16...so I don't have time to have a jacket tailored. It isn't about money, or not wanting to wear a suit. In fact I'd much prefer to, its aboau the fact that I don't have time to get one and get it tailored for a meeting with Hr tomorrow....
With that said, are we saying blue dress pants, a white button downa nd black cardigan- button up with small jewelry is "unconventional" and "too fashion forward"
i already work in a professional enviroment, but I work in a marketing agency- so things are a bit more lax. The position is in marketing department/creative for this large national bank..so I wanted to be a bit more buttoned up.
Also my dad is a VP at this company so I don't want to embarass him.
But now I am getting nervous that my plans for blue slacks, a white button up and a black cardigan with a kitten heel closed toe black shoe are sgoing to be seen as too casual--- especially after the feedback.
You are correct. You are going to be viewed as too casual for the environment. At this point, I think you need to take your chances, as that is the only option you seem to be willing to take. Maybe it won't make a difference, any maybe it will cost you the job.
If you are worried about embarrassing your dad, call him and ask him what would be appropriate to wear.