Interview attire

blushingbride_08

I have an interview that will be held at a local cafe. I already had a phone interview and it went well. It seems this is more of a formal introduction and to sign a contract. What would be the best attire to wear? I normally wear a navy blue pant suit with a button down shirt to interviews but It is going to be mid 80 degrees and also I usually interview at a corporate office instead of cafe.

jf198400

What kind of job is it? Why is the interview not in an office?

blushingbride_08

jf198400 said:

What kind of job is it? Why is the interview not in an office?

It is working for a software dev company. The team telecommutes and meetings are usually via Skype.

shakespearenluv

Maybe it's just me - but I would still wear the suit. I had an interview in a starbucks once and still wore a suit to look professional because I knew that's what I would be wearing at the office if I were hired.

DiveFrog

I would go with dress slack and button down shirt or blouse and flats instead of heels. No jacket.

IMO it is always better to be over dressed then underdressed.

jlaOK

I had an interview like this and I wore slacks, a blouse, and dress shoes.  If you want to be on the safe side you can always wear the jacket in and take it off if you get a sense that it's more casual.

I agree that it is always better to be over dressed, but I think ladies can look as professional as "suit attire" without actually wearing a suit.

jf198400

I work as a software engineer and can't imagine not wearing a suit to an interview, it's better to be overdressed.

LoCarb

I would wear the suit. Always dress one step above your audience.

Karla CS

Do you know what type of attire they usually wear? Considering they telecommute, they probably aren't all dressing up even in business attire on a regular basis. I'd think that slacks, a nice blouse and a blazer would be fine, without requiring a full suit.