Interview Outfit-How would you do this?

BeebopandBuddy

I have two job interviews scheduled this week:  One on Thursday and one on Friday.  They are both within a few minutes of the place I work now and, since my boss is supportive of my job-seeking, I scheduled them at lunchtime.  I figure I will just check out for lunch, go to the interview and come back when I'm done.  My boss is 100% ok with this.  However, the other bosses, director, CEO, HR, etc. would not be ok with it.  So I am trying to figure out how to dress appropriately for an interview without tipping off the powers-that-be.  

Since it's warm outside and our office is business casual, I can't do a skirt and button-up without looking funny.  I almost always wear a skirt, heels and button-up shirt for an interview, but I can't wear that to work.  There is really no where to change as I work in a dangerous area, so changing in my car or even stopping at McDonald's or something to change is not really possible.  Any ideas?  Help!

AKB090609

What do you usually wear to work?

BeebopandBuddy

When it's warm out usually capris and a blouse or solid-colored t-shirt.  Sometimes a skirt with a t-shirt.  Always flats.  On Friday my dilemma is greater because it's casual day, meaning jeans and a t-shirt.

MississippiCatfish

I, personally, would just make a five minute pit-stop to change.  Trying to coordinate it any other way wouldn't be worth the headache to me.  Good luck!

watercolor5

I'd probably wear a suit with a skirt.  I'd wear the skirt with a blouse to work, and just throw the jacket on for the interview.

ETA: I agree with MississippiCatfish about just changing outfits on casual day.

melody921

SpoofLeJones said:

Wear a skirt with a tee and hang a blouse and blazer or button up in your car with a pair of heels. Throw everything on over your outfit before the interview.

This is what I was going to say exactly. Adding a jacket and changing shoes will be the perfect switch.

Cheenomae

I also was going to suggest what spoof suggestion. Good luck at your interviews!!

miss50

Best of luck. 
 
I've used so many different places to change clothes.  I'd find somewhere to change.  Do you have a clothing location nearby that you could make the stop?  I'd buy hose or something that I could use in the future just to make a purchase so it wasn't as awkward.

Eastie156

MississippiCatfish said:

I, personally, would just make a five minute pit-stop to change.  Trying to coordinate it any other way wouldn't be worth the headache to me.  Good luck!

This. I don't think it's worth the stress of trying to figure out how to not be noticed. Just stop somewhere and change.

BeebopandBuddy

This neighborhood is not at all safe, so I don't think I can change anywhere.  The weather took a cooler turn, so I was able to wear dress pants and a blouse with a sweater today.  I'll trade the sweater for a blazer before the interview.  My boss is even going to give me a ride there because there is no good place to park and he's concerned for my safety.  I have to ask them about that in the interview.

I'm going to try to bring a skirt tomorrow that I can slide over my jeans in the car and then shimmy the jeans off.  I'm going to have to work on the logistics tonight.  I may just wear the skirt to work.

Kissty

No advice - just wanted to say Good Luck!

PenelopePond

Tomorrow can you just say you have plans right after work with no time to change?  Then you have a good excuse to wear the skirt.

Good luck!  It's scary that you live in such a scary area.

BeebopandBuddy

PenelopePond said:

Tomorrow can you just say you have plans right after work with no time to change?  Then you have a good excuse to wear the skirt.

Good luck!  It's scary that you live in such a scary area.

I don't live in a scary area, I work in a scary area.  This is where the most need is.  My damn bleeding heart....

PenelopePond

BeebopandBuddy said:

PenelopePond said:

Tomorrow can you just say you have plans right after work with no time to change?  Then you have a good excuse to wear the skirt.

Good luck!  It's scary that you live in such a scary area.

I don't live in a scary area, I work in a scary area.  This is where the most need is.  My damn bleeding heart....

They're lucky to have you!

kdsmith43

BeebopandBuddy said:

This neighborhood is not at all safe, so I don't think I can change anywhere.  The weather took a cooler turn, so I was able to wear dress pants and a blouse with a sweater today.  I'll trade the sweater for a blazer before the interview.  My boss is even going to give me a ride there because there is no good place to park and he's concerned for my safety.  I have to ask them about that in the interview.

I'm going to try to bring a skirt tomorrow that I can slide over my jeans in the car and then shimmy the jeans off.  I'm going to have to work on the logistics tonight.  I may just wear the skirt to work.

I would wear the skirt with a shirt that isn't dressy with some flats... then you could throw on the blazer when you get in the car and change your shoes.

Have you already had your interview today? How did it go?

BeebopandBuddy

kdsmith43 said:

BeebopandBuddy said:

This neighborhood is not at all safe, so I don't think I can change anywhere.  The weather took a cooler turn, so I was able to wear dress pants and a blouse with a sweater today.  I'll trade the sweater for a blazer before the interview.  My boss is even going to give me a ride there because there is no good place to park and he's concerned for my safety.  I have to ask them about that in the interview.

I'm going to try to bring a skirt tomorrow that I can slide over my jeans in the car and then shimmy the jeans off.  I'm going to have to work on the logistics tonight.  I may just wear the skirt to work.

I would wear the skirt with a shirt that isn't dressy with some flats... then you could throw on the blazer when you get in the car and change your shoes.

Have you already had your interview today? How did it go?

I just got back from today's interview.  It went well but the pay is so low I don't think it's worth pursuing.  They can't figure out why mental health is in such a crisis in this country yet they want people to go into prisons and provide counseling but want to pay them less than $30,000 a year.  Ugh.

Thanks for asking though.  I think the one tomorrow will pay better so I'm still optimistic.