Got an interview question about what to wear

[09grandsport]

As title suggests. I got invited to my first interview. I got a new suit today which is what im wearing to the faculty interview. My question is about the day before. On thursday theres a tour Dental simulation activity and a dinner with students.

I was planning on wearing slacks and a polo shirt to this and carrying a blazer to put on for the meal what do you guys think?

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[Alpha Centauri]

Congrats on the new suit. Have you ever considered emailing admissions and asking what the dress code is like? I promise you it won't make or break your acceptance

 

[670206]

I would keep it business casual. So this would mean a nice pair of chinos, comfortable yet nice dress shoes, and a polo or button up without a tie. It's a very low risk outfit, unless they prefer that you wear a suit. A blazer would work well with grey or khaki slacks.

 

[Its_Me_G]

Is this for VCU? If so, the attire for the ram family introduction is business professional so wear a suit for that

 

[averageasian]

VCU right? youll love the interview there.

I and every other male wore suits. the good thing about a navy suit is you can wear slacks with the jacket and a different color shirt. For the dent sim and dinner, I wore the jacket with slacks and light blue shirt. for the actual interview i wore the whole navy suit with a white shirt.

 

[averageasian]

I would keep it business casual. So this would mean a nice pair of chinos, comfortable yet nice dress shoes, and a polo or button up without a tie. It's a very low risk outfit, unless they prefer that you wear a suit. A blazer would work well with grey or khaki slacks.

you know your stuff, sir

 

[09grandsport]

Correct it is VCU...
So what everyone is saying is ditch to Polo and wear a button up shirt bring the sport coat with me for the dinner?

and then obviously full suit on interview day

 

[averageasian]

Correct it is VCU...
So what everyone is saying is ditch to Polo and wear a button up shirt bring the sport coat with me for the dinner?

and then obviously full suit on interview day

Ya.

Don't wear a pocket chain wallet either, one kid did that lol

 

[Roogbyman]

I had a similar scenario and just wore the same suit with a different tie, always better to be overdressed than under...just my 2 cents.

 

[Its_Me_G]

I had a similar scenario and just wore the same suit with a different tie, always better to be overdressed than under...just my 2 cents.

So true! Like when I went to VCU, everyone was wearing suits on Thursday and one girl was wearing a dress with open-toed sandals. Definitely better to be over dressed than look unprepared and unprofessional