Personally I'm wearing 4 in. heels because I'm short (<5'4). I've been told that they look professional still though because they're black leather and have a thicker heel. I'll definitely be bringing flats in my tote for the tours though!
Nevermind the other bag. I went shopping for something else entirely and found this one at Banana Republic:
http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=14421&vid=1&pid=855862&scid=855862002
Nevermind the other bag. I went shopping for something else entirely and found this one at Banana Republic:
http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=14421&vid=1&pid=855862&scid=855862002
I was really happy with these styles until I got on here and saw that mostly everyone is going with the black/blue/grey suits with a 'dash' of color. So my question is, how appropriate (or maybe inappropriate?) are these two (attached).
I'm kinda in love with both after trying them on, but am now in desperate need of advice because I don't want to stick out or give the impression that I'm not giving the interview the serious-ness it deserves.
If it matters at all, I have long hair, so I plan on putting it in a french twist or a bun (thanks to an earlier poster on here, for her advice on the matter )
They both look really kind of casual to me... I would not risk standing out for my clothes like that, I'd rather my app be the thing my interviewers remember!
Hm. I guess I see how they may seem casual from the pics, but if you imagine a more business-y/professional look (sleek bun, tote, stalkings, 2inch shoes)... still think it's too risky?
The standing out is exactly what I'm wondering about.. I understand blue/black suits on guys, but do all girls really stick to the black blue gray outfits for interviews? Anyone know some rules of thumb about how much 'standing out' is recommended?
I do have a black pantsuit from high school, but since it was getting a little big, I figured I'd buy something new for interviews... Decisions decisions.
I think it would still look too casual. This one girl wore a beige/tan skirt and I kept thinking that she was part of the admissions office. She wasn't.
Another girl wore something similar to the first and she looked really out of place in the sea of black.. If you must stand out, pick a cute colored top for under your suit. I did see one chick that had this really pretty peachy pink ruffled shell under her suit and I loved it.
I was really happy with these styles until I got on here and saw that mostly everyone is going with the black/blue/grey suits with a 'dash' of color. So my question is, how appropriate (or maybe inappropriate?) are these two (attached).
I'm kinda in love with both after trying them on, but am now in desperate need of advice because I don't want to stick out or give the impression that I'm not giving the interview the serious-ness it deserves.
If it matters at all, I have long hair, so I plan on putting it in a french twist or a bun (thanks to an earlier poster on here, for her advice on the matter )
The tan/brown suit is so cute, and will be FINE. You're not interviewing at a brokerage or a bank, like LizzyM has said many times. You're interviewing at med school so you don't need a full on Wall St (i.e. srsly srs) suit. The first grey/black suit would also be fine, but if it looks the way it does in the picture, make sure to get it tailored to actually fit your body first. It looks really boxy and frumpy on the mannequin, and that's not something you want with any suit.
Anyway--both those options are fine, imo. You'll look put together and presentable, which is the point.
So I bought this suit with a matching skirt:
Here's it on a model. Mine is charcoal (like the top image), not navy.
Other pics here.
It's at the tailor's and now I'm stuck trying to find something to go underneath it, and I'd rather not go with a plain white shirt. Any ideas? It looks black in the picture but it's definitely a dark grey in person.
Thanks!!
I think it would still look too casual. This one girl wore a beige/tan skirt and I kept thinking that she was part of the admissions office. She wasn't.
Another girl wore something similar to the first and she looked really out of place in the sea of black.. If you must stand out, pick a cute colored top for under your suit. I did see one chick that had this really pretty peachy pink ruffled shell under her suit and I loved it.
A Lavender or baby blue or seafoam green or lighter pink, even some bolder versions of these colors would look nice with a dark grey suit.
I LOVE the light blue look, but unfortunately I'm one of those Asians with a real yellow undertone and blue just makes me look jaundiced
Might pink or lavender be too feminine?
I'm not saying a different color is bad at all, necessarily. I don't think there is anything wrong with a different color (like LizzyM says, it's sometimes refreshing for interviewers to see something other than the usual sea of black). What I'm saying is that the cuts of both of the jackets you showed were not at all traditional and in my opinion looked a little librarianish - overall just too casual for an interview. I feel like while a different color might be refreshing, a completely different suit style might be pushing it just a little. I'm sorry if my first post was confusing on that!
I get you now! Thanks for your feedback and for clarifying I guess I was too attached but in retrospect, it was the better decision go with the traditional black skirt suit (I did splurge in color on the shell )
I'm all done with my outfit! Time to practice practice practice..
I get you now! Thanks for your feedback and for clarifying I guess I was too attached but in retrospect, it was the better decision go with the traditional black skirt suit (I did splurge in color on the shell )
I'm all done with my outfit! Time to practice practice practice..
I think that is perfect! Best of luck on your interviews!!
I LOVE the light blue look, but unfortunately I'm one of those Asians with a real yellow undertone and blue just makes me look jaundiced
Might pink or lavender be too feminine?
I think that is perfect! Best of luck on your interviews!!
km: I figured out hairstyle, shoes and bag choices from your posts. You know your stuff!
I was hoping someone could help me find a winter coat online that would be acceptable to wear to an interview day and keep me warm...I live in Hawaii so most stores here don't carry winter coats.
Also if anyone has examples of shells to wear under a black suit that would be appropriate for interview- any help would be appreciated. I don't want to wear a button down or anything with ruffles (too much going on on top already). Something plain but colorful...
Thanks!
For one of my interviews, I will be going on a tour the first thing in the morning, then go to a lunch, and finally have my interview in the afternoon. Since I have my tour first, would it be bad if I wear something more casual for walking around first and then change into my pantsuit for my interview after lunch? My pants from the pantsuit are too long to wear with flats, so I was going to change into other pants for the walking portion of the day.
Also, how "formal" do the flats have to be for walking around? Do they care if it has a bow on it as long as it's all black?
So what is the deal with shells? I have a black silk blouse from Banana (not spaghetti strap, but like 3 finger width) I am wearing under a gray pant suit from NY & Company and I am wondering if, after the interview and on the tour, I am allowed to take the jacket off if I get hott....or is this a big no-no? I think it still looks professional, but I've never had to wear professional clothes before and no one in my family ever has either, so I may not be the best judge.
There's a difference between "modest" and "professional" (not that I think spaghetti straps are immodest). The general consensus says no taking your jacket off if you don't have sleeves--I believe the strict rule is no shoulders showing.
Hi! I need help! I have an interview on Oct 12 and I think I should start shopping but I don't like shopping, suits, or heels.SO my approach is to suck it up and find something I'm comfortable in. I have a few questions:
I really like skinny pants, especially that end at the ankle, minus the ugly colorblock, would something like this be acceptable
http://www.thelimited.com/detail/drew-colorblock-straight-leg-pant/6623082
I also like trendy/ different, which I learned is no. Is this too trendy?
http://www.thelimited.com/detail/shawl-collar-tie-jacket/2219394
Lastly, I have these medium sized purple and maroon glasses. They're prescription because I'm almost blind, would it be ok to wear them?
ALSO, buy one get one free at the Limited!!!
Hi! I need help! I have an interview on Oct 12 and I think I should start shopping but I don't like shopping, suits, or heels.SO my approach is to suck it up and find something I'm comfortable in. I have a few questions:
I really like skinny pants, especially that end at the ankle, minus the ugly colorblock, would something like this be acceptable
http://www.thelimited.com/detail/drew-colorblock-straight-leg-pant/6623082
I also like trendy/ different, which I learned is no. Is this too trendy?
http://www.thelimited.com/detail/shawl-collar-tie-jacket/2219394
Lastly, I have these medium sized purple and maroon glasses. They're prescription because I'm almost blind, would it be ok to wear them?
ALSO, buy one get one free at the Limited!!!
oh and I also love something like this but in the dark charcoal
http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/suiting/Novelty/PRDOVR~50174/50174.jsp
This is very pretty, but keep in mind that short sleeves may not be appropriate for interviews in colder climates or later in the year.
I have a very conservative suit that I wore to my first interview. This is it: http://imgur.com/ERpxG. I am a bit shorter than this model so the skirt actually comes to slightly below the knee. I am wearing it with a simple brown belt.
Would it be unprofessional to wear these shoes with that suit for my upcoming interviews? http://imgur.com/oskjH
As a side note, I write a craft blog and was an art major, so the schools are probably aware that I come from a funkier persuasion than most pre-meds. I am trying to go for an understated professional-funky (wearing one or two of the simpler rings I have made). I definitely want to keep it professional, but not cookie-cutter. I just want to make sure that I am taken seriously, while expressing my style a bit as well.
And you would be miserable. Some of these places get freakishly cold..
I think the shoes are definitely unprofessional. I also wouldn't call that outfit "very conservative" but it's really pretty though.
Thanks! I think I'm going to stick with simple black or nude pumps.
Go with black, the nude look isn't professional either.
I have a very conservative suit that I wore to my first interview. This is it: http://imgur.com/ERpxG. I am a bit shorter than this model so the skirt actually comes to slightly below the knee. I am wearing it with a simple brown belt.
Would it be unprofessional to wear these shoes with that suit for my upcoming interviews? http://imgur.com/oskjH
As a side note, I write a craft blog and was an art major, so the schools are probably aware that I come from a funkier persuasion than most pre-meds. I am trying to go for an understated professional-funky (wearing one or two of the simpler rings I have made). I definitely want to keep it professional, but not cookie-cutter. I just want to make sure that I am taken seriously, while expressing my style a bit as well.
So I browsed through the thread and I'm not sure if anyone mentioned this yet...but are one-button suit jackets okay?
I tried this on (http://www.express.com/suits-1049/control/page/5/show/3/index.ens) and it was really comfortable, but I'm wondering if a two- or three-button suit would be more professional.
Or maybe I'm overthinking it! Lol I dunno...HELP!
So I browsed through the thread and I'm not sure if anyone mentioned this yet...but are one-button suit jackets okay?
I tried this on (http://www.express.com/suits-1049/control/page/5/show/3/index.ens) and it was really comfortable, but I'm wondering if a two- or three-button suit would be more professional.
Or maybe I'm overthinking it! Lol I dunno...HELP!
You know guys, I had a moment of clarity while desperately searching for the "perfect interview outfit." This is not about fashion at all. Basically you just want to not be offensive. You don't want to stand out with your clothes. I know this is tough for people who like fashion (like me) but it just hit me that you want your clothes to basically shrink away during the interview. Just wear the most boring thing you can ok? Well-fitted conservative black/gray suit, at the knee. A shirt that does not even come close to bearing cleavage or being too tight (not too crazy a color or pattern, but color's ok unless your school is uber conservative). And boring black pumps. you can wear a pretty necklace/earrings, but nothing big. I even wore (yikes) stockings! It's one day. Just remember that. You can go back to your funky self tomorrow once you've gotten yourself in! Just think BORING and let your personality be the thing they notice, not your clothes. (BTW, I got in, so I think it worked
You know guys, I had a moment of clarity while desperately searching for the "perfect interview outfit." This is not about fashion at all. Basically you just want to not be offensive. You don't want to stand out with your clothes. I know this is tough for people who like fashion (like me) but it just hit me that you want your clothes to basically shrink away during the interview. Just wear the most boring thing you can ok? Well-fitted conservative black/gray suit, at the knee. A shirt that does not even come close to bearing cleavage or being too tight (not too crazy a color or pattern, but color's ok unless your school is uber conservative). And boring black pumps. you can wear a pretty necklace/earrings, but nothing big. I even wore (yikes) stockings! It's one day. Just remember that. You can go back to your funky self tomorrow once you've gotten yourself in! Just think BORING and let your personality be the thing they notice, not your clothes. (BTW, I got in, so I think it worked
Also, while i'm on here.. I have a black 1-button suite (exactly the one thats posted above from express except black) and I have a black skirt or pants whatever. But also have this top that I was planning on wearing under the suit, tucked in: http://www.thelimited.com/detail/bow-front-shirt/4223097/636
i really like the color because the rest of my suit is black and i have black hair. borrinnggg. please let me know if this is inappropriate!
Also, I'm planning on wearing grey pumps with my black suit... stop me now if any of this should be changed! lol