Teaching interview today! Does this outfit help me look non-preggish? ;) (**UPDATE in OP!**)

mamaluzi

Hey everyone! Today's the day (forums.thebump.com/discussion/12401337/teaching-job-interview-monday-morning-disclosure)....interview's in about an hour and a half. How's this outfit to hide a 22 week bump? I will also be wearing spanx and support undies too, to help with sucking it in lol! TIA - I'll let you know how it goes!!





UPDATE!!!

2nd interview scheduled for 8/13 at 10AM! Hopefully I can still suck it in in 2 weeks for just an hour before I hopefully get an offer and can spill the beans!!!
A little nervous that this job would pay significantly less than my previous teaching job (coming from Boston Public, though - hubby and I got spoiled by their payscale) but I definitely think working part time next door to my home would be really beneficial to me and baby...so fingers crossed that this all works out!

Love4Science

You don't look pregnant!  If you had some non-flashy statement jewelry (necklace or earrings) to wear, it would draw attention toward your face and away from your belly.

mrsransom

I agree, good choice!  I also agree to add a longer statement necklace if you have one   Good luck!

revluc

I think you look good. However, I don't think it is a good idea to wear spanx and support panties while pregnant.

lizgrace03

revluc said:

I think you look good. However, I don't think it is a good idea to wear spanx and support panties while pregnant.

Any reason why?

FishyMom

I think it looks good.  Good luck today!!  I hope you rock that interview.  

mockingjay1

You look awesome! Good luck with your interview!

mommymeg143

You look fantastic.  Good luck!!

MrsG1019

lizgrace03 said:

revluc said:

I think you look good. However, I don't think it is a good idea to wear spanx and support panties while pregnant.

Any reason why?

This. The added pressure on your uterus is constricting. You don't look the slightest pregnant above so I would not worry about adding any additional layers.

JamieK1882

Good luck today!

MmmPopcorn

Looks great! Good luck to you!

Lilwatz

You look great as is!  Nice outfit!

mb314

Not knowing you, I wouldn't think you were pregnant.  Good luck. 

Autumnsnow

Good Luck..You look great

Dana633

Good Luck!

alli65

Good luck!

Curlyfries851

Good luck!

runningmama14

MrsG1019 said:

lizgrace03 said:

revluc said:

I think you look good. However, I don't think it is a good idea to wear spanx and support panties while pregnant.

Any reason why?

This. The added pressure on your uterus is constricting. You don't look the slightest pregnant above so I would not worry about adding any additional layers.

I've read in several places that it is fine to wear spanx, but I agree you don't need them!
https://www.babycenter.com/404_is-it-safe-to-wear-spanx-during-pregnancy_10337005.bc

LongIslandMama1114

Good luck! You look great. I'd add that I don't think you need any spanx or support panties either

mamaluzi

Hi all - thanks for the responses!! The outfit worked - they were none the wiser

I have to wait until this round of interviews is done this week, but I think it went well! If I get a callback (to take place next week), it would be for a 2nd interview with the principal again and the superintendent. Let's hope I get the 2nd interview....but hopefully it won't be scheduled for too long from now: I'll be much bigger....have to invest in another larger cami!!! lol

Thanks again for all the well wishes! I'll keep you posted!

cindyNmark2010

I didn't read your OP, but is there a reason for hiding your bump?? 

Melissa2216

Glad it went well! Fingers crossed that you get a callback!

mamaluzi

cindyNmark2010 said:

I didn't read you OP, but is there a reason for hiding your bump?? 

Yeah - it's all explained in the OP but basically I'm interviewing for a teaching job and I'd like to keep the pregnancy on the down-low until I have a (signed) offer, just so they can focus on my career strengths and not my needed mat. leave :-P Just temporarily hiding the bump to give myself an unbiased chance!

KMW08

Good luck and I hope they get back to you in a timely fashion!

You look great btw!

mamaluzi

Update in the OP!

MrsG1019

Congrats on a 2nd interview!!! I'm sure it will go great

Dana633

Congrats on the second interview!  Please let us know how it goes...good luck!  FX and sending good vibes

Celticlass6

Congrats on the second interview and good luck!

LongIslandMama1114

Congrats and good luck on the second interview!!

wildflower75

Congrats on the second interview!!
Good luck! 

mockingjay1

Awesome! Congratulations and good luck with your second interview in a couple weeks!

absolutelymaybe

Congrats on the 2nd interview!

aa98

Congrats!  Good luck on the second interview.  You looked great in the pic, not pregnant at all.  In case you need ideas for the next interview, an open blazer works wonders too!

gaillynnforbes

@aa98‌ that's exactly what I was going to suggest... An open blazer would be a great choice (albeit a little warm). You look great- I definitely wouldn't know you're pregnant! Good luck on the second interview! Also I agree that Spanx should be fine- they aren't really much tighter or more constricting than a belly support band (which I've been wearing during exercise), or a lot of yoga/exercise pants for that matter.

LittleLadyAKS

Congratulations on the second interview! Wishing you the best of luck on the position!

ljtwaroski

Congrats on the second interview! I had the same worry when I went in for a teaching interview (I was only 4 months pregnant so definitely not showing much) and wore a dressy tank with a few flowy layers to distract and an open blazer. - I completely understand wanting to hide it until you get an offer. I felt awkward hiding it but I wanted to be considered for my talents!

mamaluzi

ljtwaroski said:

Congrats on the second interview! I had the same worry when I went in for a teaching interview (I was only 4 months pregnant so definitely not showing much) and wore a dressy tank with a few flowy layers to distract and an open blazer. - I completely understand wanting to hide it until you get an offer. I felt awkward hiding it but I wanted to be considered for my talents!

Glad to hear a positive outcome from a similar situation!!! Also, I don't know why, but the bolded line reminded me of this quote from Napoleon Dynamite:



LOL

Anyway, thanks everyone! I'm not nervous about the interview, persay, but I am nervous about telling them just in case I do get an offer :-/ I feel really bad about it and don't want to be deceptive, but this job would be ideal for our situation and I don't want to chance it! I guess I can tell them that if/when the time comes...? I'm most nervous about the pregnancy lol so I guess it'll help to distract me from the interview jitters! I'll update again asap