interview outfit?

JackoftheBox · May 2014

This dress hits right above the knee. It has cap sleeves and a blue belt to show off the waist line. I am pairing it with silver earrings (shown), my Pandora bracelet, and a citrine pendant (is a bright yellow stone) also wearing matte silver dress sandals.

Ps it's navy and yellow the pic is a bit hard to tell.

What do you think? Does it look ok? Tell the truth!

JackoftheBox · May 2014

lildis09 said:
Its a super cute dress, but I personally wouldn't wear something above the knee to an interview.

You think i should go slacks?

gwendarling · May 2014

if this interview is for a school position, don't wear this dress. if it's for a more laid back position, you can pair this with black tights, black pumps, and a blazer.

do not wear sandals to an interview.

Helenahhandbasket · May 2014

It's hard to make it out in the pic-- it looks almost like a party dress to me?

My go to interview outfit is a pencil skirt, a tucked in button down (usually white, but I also like banker's blue), and either black or nude pumps.

If you don't have a pencil skirt, sub it for a sheath dress in a conservative color.

You can personalize with a scarf, fun jewelry or an interesting bag.

JackoftheBox · May 2014

Ok. I will dig in the closet and see what i can find. I don't have a pencil skirt but i do have "smart" slacks i would wear black flats and a neutral top?

I just wanted to be colorful and inviting looking since it was an elementary school.

This pic is hard but i promise i would wear it to church any day of the week

True on the sandals flats would be best...

Helenahhandbasket · May 2014

I always think it's best to err on the side of conservative-- esp since the job is administrative, KWIM? Dressy black pants and a dressy/ conservative top is fine, IMO.

I think there's more leeway in creative fields RE interview attire.

I would even suggest that you pick up a pencil skirt just to have (even if you decide not to wear it for the interview). It's an extremely useful item to have in your closet if you need to wear business attire ever-- and you can also dress it up with a sparkly top/ fancy shoes and jewelry for a date night or a semi formal party.

TittsMcGee · May 2014

I would stick with dress pants (black, navy blue or gray) and a work appropriate top.

I ditto @helenahhandbasket suggesting a pencil skirt.

JackoftheBox · May 2014

Helenahhandbasket said:

I always think it's best to err on the side of conservative-- esp since the job is administrative, KWIM? Dressy black pants and a dressy/ conservative top is fine, IMO.

I think there's more leeway in creative fields RE interview attire.

I would even suggest that you pick up a pencil skirt just to have (even if you decide not to wear it for the interview). It's an extremely useful item to have in your closet if you need to wear business attire ever-- and you can also dress it up with a sparkly top/ fancy shoes and jewelry for a date night or a semi formal party.

I have NO heels. Can i wear flats with a pencil skirt?

Also what are you doing tomorrow morning? Can you just come dress me? I would probably have a better chance

Helenahhandbasket · May 2014

JackoftheBox said:

Helenahhandbasket said:

I always think it's best to err on the side of conservative-- esp since the job is administrative, KWIM? Dressy black pants and a dressy/ conservative top is fine, IMO.

I think there's more leeway in creative fields RE interview attire.

I would even suggest that you pick up a pencil skirt just to have (even if you decide not to wear it for the interview). It's an extremely useful item to have in your closet if you need to wear business attire ever-- and you can also dress it up with a sparkly top/ fancy shoes and jewelry for a date night or a semi formal party.
I have NO heels. Can i wear flats with a pencil skirt?

Also what are you doing tomorrow morning? Can you just come dress me? I would probably have a better chance

Oh Jack. I no understand "no heels".

OK-- I amend-- go out and buy yourself a pencil skirt and heels. You may not wear flats with a pencil skirt. That's an order.

ILY, but please get your ass to the mall.

JackoftheBox · May 2014

Helenahhandbasket said:

JackoftheBox said:

Helenahhandbasket said:

I always think it's best to err on the side of conservative-- esp since the job is administrative, KWIM? Dressy black pants and a dressy/ conservative top is fine, IMO.

I think there's more leeway in creative fields RE interview attire.

I would even suggest that you pick up a pencil skirt just to have (even if you decide not to wear it for the interview). It's an extremely useful item to have in your closet if you need to wear business attire ever-- and you can also dress it up with a sparkly top/ fancy shoes and jewelry for a date night or a semi formal party.
I have NO heels. Can i wear flats with a pencil skirt?

Also what are you doing tomorrow morning? Can you just come dress me? I would probably have a better chance

Oh Jack. I no understand "no heels".

OK-- I amend-- go out and buy yourself a pencil skirt and heels. You may not wear flats with a pencil skirt. That's an order.

ILY, but please get your ass to the mall.

WAHHH BUT I DON'T WANNA!! Heels makes me look like an amazon woman and they hurt my feet!!

ok so what is the min height the heel can be? I do not like the kitten heels but can they be lower heels?

JackoftheBox · May 2014

@lildis09 What have you been wearing? Give me some insight!!!

TittsMcGee · May 2014

OMG @ no heels.

Is this real life?

TittsMcGee · May 2014

No no no no noooooooooooooooo. Tell me this is a joke.

JackoftheBox · May 2014

TittsMcGee said:

No no no no noooooooooooooooo. Tell me this is a joke.

No joke. I HATE heels. Seriously they are footwear from the devil.

Helenahhandbasket · May 2014

JOTB-- I would say the min you can do w/o looking like my great aunt Mildred would be 2.5 inches.

Something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Nine-West-Womens-Austin-Pump/dp/B004UJ6YAM/ref=pd_sbs_shoe_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=1WHQE95F0XGG4XW7PCQR

JackoftheBox · May 2014

LOL shut up i bet your great aunt mildred is HAWT!

JackoftheBox · May 2014

lildis09 said:

@lildis09 What have you been wearing? Give me some insight!!!
I wore open toed short heels & heeled boots. I'm sorely lacking in the shoe department.

Slacks, skirt, dress?

SHUT UP WITH YOUR HEELS lol.

TittsMcGee · May 2014

I cant. I just cant.. No heels. OMG...The Gods of high heels are crying right now.

Helenahhandbasket · May 2014

Jack-- I am sure the flats/ dress pants/ blouse combo is fine.

When you have some free time (haha), take yourself shopping and buy a pair of heels. They are not all super uncomfortable. I actually have a lot of love for Nine West lately (which my boss would think was blasphemy for me to say-- since they are a "competing" brand for us).

TittsMcGee · May 2014

Helenahhandbasket said:

Jack-- I am sure the flats/ dress pants/ blouse combo is fine.

When you have some free time (haha), take yourself shopping and buy a pair of heels. They are not all super uncomfortable. I actually have a lot of love for Nine West lately (which my boss would think was blasphemy for me to say-- since they are a "competing" brand for us).

So do you work for Steve Madden.. I am dying to know!!!!!

BTW I love Nine West shoes too.

Helenahhandbasket · May 2014

TittsMcGee said:

Helenahhandbasket said:

Jack-- I am sure the flats/ dress pants/ blouse combo is fine.

When you have some free time (haha), take yourself shopping and buy a pair of heels. They are not all super uncomfortable. I actually have a lot of love for Nine West lately (which my boss would think was blasphemy for me to say-- since they are a "competing" brand for us).

So do you work for Steve Madden.. I am dying to know!!!!!

BTW I love Nine West shoes too.

Not Steve currently, but I did intern there. LOL!

It's a brand that started as a clothing brand that branched out to accessories.

eyenigh · May 2014

Helenahhandbasket said:

TittsMcGee said:

Helenahhandbasket said:

Jack-- I am sure the flats/ dress pants/ blouse combo is fine.

When you have some free time (haha), take yourself shopping and buy a pair of heels. They are not all super uncomfortable. I actually have a lot of love for Nine West lately (which my boss would think was blasphemy for me to say-- since they are a "competing" brand for us).

So do you work for Steve Madden.. I am dying to know!!!!!

BTW I love Nine West shoes too.

Not Steve currently, but I did intern there. LOL!

It's a brand that started as a clothing brand that branched out to accessories.

Are you not allowed to say or do we have to guess? I keep meaning to ask!

TittsMcGee · May 2014

Helenahhandbasket said:

TittsMcGee said:

Helenahhandbasket said:

Jack-- I am sure the flats/ dress pants/ blouse combo is fine.

When you have some free time (haha), take yourself shopping and buy a pair of heels. They are not all super uncomfortable. I actually have a lot of love for Nine West lately (which my boss would think was blasphemy for me to say-- since they are a "competing" brand for us).

So do you work for Steve Madden.. I am dying to know!!!!!

BTW I love Nine West shoes too.

Not Steve currently, but I did intern there. LOL!

It's a brand that started as a clothing brand that branched out to accessories.

I love SM, I was really hoping it was them.

I am really curious now. LOL

Helenahhandbasket · May 2014

LOL... I guess I would just rather not say.

You have heard of them though.

TittsMcGee · May 2014

Helenahhandbasket said:

LOL... I guess I would just rather not say.

You have heard of them though.

Every time I go shopping I will be checking out the brands.

EMarieMe · May 2014

I like the dress a lot, but you know your industry better than us.Go with your gut.

@Helenahhandbasket‌ I have a pair of trusty black Prada pumps that are going on 10 years old. I get them re-heeled every few years, but their mostly my interview/important meeting shoes. I love them.

I've never worked in an industry where suits would be appropriate, at least not regionally. My first big girl job was with an apparel company in LA. We dressed trendy, super trendy, or like an idiot. Usually a mix of the three. I miss those days. I was in advertising media in the Bay Area, so suits not appropriate. Now I'm in marketing and no one wears suits except sometimes for our sales guys when they have to meet with Walmart reps.

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