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Interview help please

sapphirebride06sapphirebride06
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I am interviewing for a job that I REALLY want next week and I have two suit options.  First I have a black suit and I have shoes, belt, etc. to go with it.  And I also have a brown suit but it is 3/4 sleeve and it has a pinstripe type of pattern I guess I could say - it's hard to describe.  It isn't dark brown like chocolate, but it isn't khaki either, it's a mid color.  I think I should wear the black suit - it feels more professional I think.  The 3/4 sleeve of the brown suit jacket just seems to throw me off.    

If I need to buy something I need to do it today and have access to a mall relatively easy so that isn't a problem.  

I hate button ups because they never fit me right, I've got big boobs but I'm otherwise petite and the buttons gap - something I certainly don't want to have in an interview.  I have two shell options from JCrew - one is a navy blue and one is a blush pink.  I have another shell style option but it isn't as tailored as I want so I'm not really considering it but it is a nice teal/peacock color.  What would you wear?  I do have a white button up long sleeve and a short sleeve as well so I could wear either of those, they fit well and don't gap, but aren't my favorite and tend to wrinkle easily.  

I googled what is the best color for interviews and I read green or light blue for women is good - any HR ladies that can comment?  I really want this job and I know my attire won't get me the position, I am qualified on every aspect for this job and I would love the opportunity, but I want to set the tone and do all I can to make a positive impact.  I've always been told I interview well so I'm not worried about that and I have several ideas/scenarios in my mind if they ask me questions to show my thinking, etc. - it's a specific position that they can ask me questions about future planning, etc. and I have some ideas to discuss and I feel prepared, I just don't like options in my closet right now!  Thanks!!!
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  • sapphirebride06sapphirebride06
    I have a navy blue shell - that wouldn't be too dark?  I was worried it would be - but I could layer it over one of the white collared button up shirts to break it up some?  
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    Oh no not revealing at all.  I don't wear stuff like that on a normal day much less to an interview!  Awesome, I don't have to shop then.  Thanks!
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  • sapphirebride06sapphirebride06
    Oh I am sure.  So sad!  I live my life by the rule of if you have to ask if it's okay to wear, it probably isn't.  As in, is this skirt too short?  Yes probably.  Is this shirt too tight/low, etc.?  Probably!  
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  • sapphirebride06sapphirebride06
    I ended up at Ann Taylor yesterday and bought a plum color shell for under my black suit.  I hope that works!  It fit great and is cotton but looks nicer so win win in this Texas heat!
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