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Second Look Attire
Started by DrKitty
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DrKitty said:
They way I see it, we're already in. They can't reject us now. I'm going to go less for formal and more for comfort- something like khaki pants and a nice shirt. 😀
Doko said:
That just reminded me why I declined my CCLCM interview. Thanks Doko.
I'd find out if it's "business - casual" or "business - professional/formal"...cause "business attire" can range anywhere from khakis/polo -> slacks/dress shirt/no tie -> full suit. Better to ask for clarification than be the odd man out.Doko said:
Doko said:
yeah, business attire means a suit. anything else is business casual. unless it specifically says casual, business attire is what you would wear to an interview/board meeting/etc.
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i think i'm going to wear my cowboy boots.
DrKitty said:
It depends where the 2nd look is located. Some schools specify "business casual" meaning that jeans or very bare looks might be too casual but a suit is too much. If the school says, "business" then maybe a suit is a good choice. Ctwick is, I think, at a school that specifies "business casual" and most students show up in chinos and polos or similar sportswear.
red dot said:
What is a waist high skirt?
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DrKitty said:
Well, and if it is a skirt suit you can always ditch the jacket if you you get there and want something a little less formal. Although I wouldn't wear the suit either.
Um, I posted while you were posting.
LucidSplash said:
hmmm maybe it's not called that then. i just mean the kind of pencil skirts that zip up to your waistline, unlike a low-rise skirt. actually i'm looking for one that zips up all the way, sort-of like an empire-waist.
I think business casual is the safest bet. I've been on 2 revisits and wore business casual for both (black cotton pants, button-down shirt), and I felt comfortable. These were both MSTP visits where we were meeting with faculty, which is probably more formal than anything you'd have to do at an MD revisit and business casual was perfectly fine. I was even told to dress casually for one of the visits (although I'm glad I didn't b/c everyone else was wearing nicer stuff, except one girl in ripped jeans, but anyway.....). One guy wore a suit and the administrators asked him why he was so formal.
like one of these?red dot said:
Or higher?
i think it really depends on the school. my vibe from columbia is that the whole revisit is very casual. they even take you out to bars on the first night. i plan on wearing jeans at least the first day. maybe something somewhat nicer the second day when we meet the dean.
I'm glad I saw this thread...I probably wouldn't have put much thought into what I was going to wear. True, we're already in, but I'd like for the financial aid people to take me seriously when I start asking questions!
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Thundrstorm said:like one of these?
Or higher?
yes! it's so sexy. i love it. i saw some girl downtown the other day with one even higher though. it was h.o.t. very retro. i wanted to ask her where she got it but i bet it's from europe or japan/hong kong. ho hum.
red dot said:
you gotta have the right figure.
Daichi Katase said:
nah, i don't think so. as long as it fits it should look fine. you don't have to have no hips and be all skinny like those photos. and if you get a stretchy one, you can still pack a sourdough jack and onion rings while wearing it🙂
DrKitty said:
Hey I saw this fly pint stripped (not sure of the spelling) white pant suit at express the other day. You will not be alone because I am definitely going to wear it to the NW second look. I figure I will dress it down with some funky jewelry, a camisole, and my hair out. 👍
It's a rare day that I don't wear jeans and a t-shirt/sweater to class. Once I'm officially a student, I'll be focused on impressing with my brain, not my clothes. 🙂StevenRF said:Damn... so board shorts, a wife beater, and some sandles wont cut it?
So biz cas it is. Is everyone that conservative in dressing when going to class too? Am I going to have to bust out slacks and dress shirt every day? 😱
and to the OP: wear whatever you're comfortable in. If you feel out of place, just remove your jacket. The suit sounds cute.
Hmmm I think for myself I will bring 3 types of outfits for second look weekends:
- Casual (meeting students, tours, exploring on my own): jeans, polo shirt (and maybe rainbow sandals if I feel like living on the edge)
- Business casual/whatever (meetings with deans, profs, researchers): charcoal slacks, dress shirt, no tie
- Clubbing: denim and button-down shirt of course 🙂
Oh yea, this is for a dude...hope that's obvious.
- Casual (meeting students, tours, exploring on my own): jeans, polo shirt (and maybe rainbow sandals if I feel like living on the edge)
- Business casual/whatever (meetings with deans, profs, researchers): charcoal slacks, dress shirt, no tie
- Clubbing: denim and button-down shirt of course 🙂
Oh yea, this is for a dude...hope that's obvious.
