can you wear open toe shoes to an interview?

[sammydoc]

just wondering what ppls thoughts are

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[maygrl110]

Not if you want to be accepted! Sorry to sound rude, but you never know what those conservative interviewers will think...better to be safe than sorry! I hate pandering to the interviewers, but I guess it's better to play by the rules!

 

[interstellar]

i wouldn't. closed toe shoes are pretty much the classic/classy footwear of choice for interviews.

 

[microgal]

No. And by the way...its November.

 

[OIL RIG]

just wondering what ppls thoughts are

If you're a guy, definitely not...buy some new shoes

 

[booswim542]

maygrl - i know you! and finally I see you post on this thing! oh, the addiction!

 

[alwaysaangel]

Are you female? If so then totally go for it.

Just be sure to wear hose underneath. I don't think its particularly unprofessional as long as they are classy sandals with heels.

I have a weird shaped foot and hate closed toed shoes, I have worn my open toed, stillettoed 2.5 inch heels to everyone of my interviews. And HAVE come across a couple of pretty conservative interviewers. The rest of my suit is a pretty conservative tan colored skirt suit though. I haven't had any problems...accepted to 2/3 schools, find out the 3rd in December.

 

[MDdreams]

I'm a research associate at UCLA, and whenever I'm in the office (not the lab), our dress code states no open toed shoes for women. Closed toe is more professional AND usually mandatory in a health care setting. I would recommend closed toe. Good luck!

 

[tch001]

Are you female? If so then totally go for it.

Just be sure to wear hose underneath. I don't think its particularly unprofessional as long as they are classy sandals with heels.

I have a weird shaped foot and hate closed toed shoes, I have worn my open toed, stillettoed 2.5 inch heels to everyone of my interviews. And HAVE come across a couple of pretty conservative interviewers. The rest of my suit is a pretty conservative tan colored skirt suit though. I haven't had any problems...accepted to 2/3 schools, find out the 3rd in December.

are you my twin?? I have a tan/brown suit i wear with open toed ~2 inch pretty classy looking heels, and I've never had any problems. I've even gotten compliments on my shoes from fellow interviewees.

 

[photo_girl07]

I can understand why open-toed shoes would be preferrable (I mean their comfortable and allow for feet to breath in an already uncomfortable dress shoe). But, at the same time a good majority of those interviewing are wearing closed toed shoes...and it's part of some sort of implicit dress code.

Ultimately, its a personal choice. If it's a matter of comfort- go for what will get you through those walking tours and long interview days 🙂

 

[maygrl110]

what's up...boosim...I've been posting a lot lately! But lots of times I see that you have posted first! haha...cute kitty...we need to go to SDNers anonymous!😛

 

[alwaysaangel]

I can understand why open-toed shoes would be preferrable (I mean their comfortable and allow for feet to breath in an already uncomfortable dress shoe). But, at the same time a good majority of those interviewing are wearing closed toed shoes...and it's part of some sort of implicit dress code.

Yeah but apparently so is wearing back. Which still boggles my mind why so many women feel the need to not wear ANYTHING but black. There were 3/6 women at UK not wearing black (first time ever).

And my second interviewer actually came back in after interviewing me and came over and told me she likes to see how many girls had the guts to not wear black, and she usually congratulates them personally. I thought that was awesome, I told her I was glad someone else noticed that and thought it was odd.

So from everyone's posts it sounds like we can agree on it as this, if you're insecure and are going to feel awkward being at all different from the other interviewees - then yes - wear a black suit and closed toed shoes. If you don't have that problem then wear whatever the heck you want as long as you look professional and neat.

 

[tch001]

Yeah but apparently so is wearing back. Which still boggles my mind why so many women feel the need to not wear ANYTHING but black. There were 3/6 women at UK not wearing black (first time ever).

And my second interviewer actually came back in after interviewing me and came over and told me she likes to see how many girls had the guts to not wear black, and she usually congratulates them personally. I thought that was awesome, I told her I was glad someone else noticed that and thought it was odd.

So from everyone's posts it sounds like we can agree on it as this, if you're insecure and are going to feel awkward being at all different from the other interviewees - then yes - wear a black suit and closed toed shoes. If you don't have that problem then wear whatever the heck you want as long as you look professional and neat.

The person giving us our admissions overview at Harvard specifically said "Kudos to the girls not wearing black" (I was on of them🙄 )

 

[sunflwr85]

I think black suit wearers sometimes get a bad rap. I went into my suit shopping trip with the attitude that i wanted anything but black - didn't want to be one of the clones - but the reality was that the suit that fit me perfectly and made me feel comfortable, professional, and confident happened to be a black suit. The decision was based on fit and style much more than color. Just a little personal rant 🙂 Don't hate on black suits!

 

[FLsurf05]

I think black suit wearers sometimes get a bad rap. I went into my suit shopping trip with the attitude that i wanted anything but black - didn't want to be one of the clones - but the reality was that the suit that fit me perfectly and made me feel comfortable, professional, and confident happened to be a black suit. The decision was based on fit and style much more than color. Just a little personal rant 🙂 Don't hate on black suits!

Haha. Agreed. The exact same thing happened to me. . .except I got home and realized that mine was actually navy, not black, haha.

 

[Dr.Izzy]

Opened to shoes are not to appropriate to wear in a hospital. I know that at emory they specified that you could NOT wear opened toe shoes. I understand the not wanting to be a clone, but you don't want to be unproffesional

 

[Dr.Izzy]

Opened to shoes are not to appropriate to wear in a hospital. I know that at emory they specified that you could NOT wear opened toe shoes. I understand the not wanting to be a clone, but you don't want to be unproffesional

 

[Dr.Izzy]

Opened to shoes are not to appropriate to wear in a hospital. I know that at emory they specified that you could NOT wear opened toe shoes. I understand the not wanting to be a clone, but you don't want to be unproffesional

 

[alwaysaangel]

Opened to shoes are not to appropriate to wear in a hospital. I know that at emory they specified that you could NOT wear opened toe shoes. I understand the not wanting to be a clone, but you don't want to be unproffesional

Its not about being a clone, but being comfortable and feeling like you look good. Also in general as long as they are dress shoes open toes aren't considered unprofessional.

And lastly, I'm surprised about the Emory thing. I can't think of anywhere I went in one of my interviews that open-toed shoes would have been a problem.