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I got a suit at Anne Taylor Loft back when I weighed in at an impressive 110 lbs. It was spendy but it looked good. Maybe try there.
I got a suit at Anne Taylor Loft back when I weighed in at an impressive 110 lbs. It was spendy but it looked good. Maybe try there.
I got a suit at Anne Taylor Loft back when I weighed in at an impressive 110 lbs. It was spendy but it looked good. Maybe try there.
CRISIS!!! So my miniature self does not fit into suits! I spent all day shopping, and express size 00 pants did not fit! (I am normally a size 00/24) Also express xs shirts looked as if I borrowed my boyfriends shirt 🙁 I have one pair of pants that fit me, they are black, just a different material from my blazer. I also have a suit skirt (goes to my knees) which I can wear. Not sure which is more appropriate? Or to solve my crisis, where can I find dress pants which fit (preferably in grey)?
Also would you recommend a typical button down shirt with a collar, or a nice shirt underneath my blazer?
Are peep toes too unprofessional?
I would personally shy away from them, but I don't think it will kill you.
Also, no shame in just bringing a pair of sneakers as opposed to flats or something to wear for your tour. I did it and it didn't seem to be a big deal (I saw a few other people do the same). Definitely bring something that you're going to be comfortable in for your tour. I know at Mizzou we had to wear some pretty crazy knee high boot covers in the LA and equine hospitals and they looked like a pain in heels.
I didn't want that to be the cherry on top of my stresscake.
CRISIS!!! So my miniature self does not fit into suits! I spent all day shopping, and express size 00 pants did not fit! (I am normally a size 00/24) Also express xs shirts looked as if I borrowed my boyfriends shirt 🙁 I have one pair of pants that fit me, they are black, just a different material from my blazer. I also have a suit skirt (goes to my knees) which I can wear. Not sure which is more appropriate? Or to solve my crisis, where can I find dress pants which fit (preferably in grey)?
Also would you recommend a typical button down shirt with a collar, or a nice shirt underneath my blazer?
Don't forget to utilize a local seamstress in your area! If you find a suit that you like that is too long, or one teensy thing not right, bring it to them! They do wonders!
Do interviewees make an effort to cover tattoos or is it ok for them to show if they're tasteful?
I would personally shy away from them, but I don't think it will kill you.
Also, no shame in just bringing a pair of sneakers as opposed to flats or something to wear for your tour. I did it and it didn't seem to be a big deal (I saw a few other people do the same). Definitely bring something that you're going to be comfortable in for your tour. I know at Mizzou we had to wear some pretty crazy knee high boot covers in the LA and equine hospitals and they looked like a pain in heels.
I heard from one of my friends that you shouldn't put all your hair up because it's unprofessional. However, I'd feel much better putting all my hair up since it's never down normally, and it might be annoying/distracting. I also did a quick google search and didn't find anything about not putting your hair up. Any opinions?
Do interviewees make an effort to cover tattoos or is it ok for them to show if they're tasteful?
I actually showed up in my jeans and sneakers for the tour in the morning and then changed for an afternoon interview. Everyone thought I was insane until they saw me after lunch dressed up. I know that several of them wearing heels were very sorry they showed up that way and had nothing else to change into.I totally changed out of my suit and into jeans and a sweater for my K-State tour. It was right after my interview and everyone that saw me said that they wished they had done the same.
I heard from one of my friends that you shouldn't put all your hair up because it's unprofessional. However, I'd feel much better putting all my hair up since it's never down normally, and it might be annoying/distracting. I also did a quick google search and didn't find anything about not putting your hair up. Any opinions?
I would definitely say that you should style your hair however you feel comfortable. The day of your interview is not the time to be trying out new hairstyles - you're going to be stressed as it is, and if something goes wrong you don't want to wind up feeling self-conscious or, even worse, being late to the interview. Do what makes you feel comfortable. As long as it's not super messy or distracting (don't wear those butterfly hair clips with the fluttering wings that you loved when you were six!) you should be fine.
After all, it's not like as soon as you leave the room the adcom is going to say "Can you believe she wore her hair up? How can she possibly expect to be accepted into an institution of higher learning?! Pshaw!"
As long as you're clean and well groomed, I really don't think the style matters much.
I covered the large one on my arm with a long sleeved shirt, but the one on my hand I didnt cover. The professional cover up make up is very expensive. If you feel comfortable, show them. If not, cover them. 🙂
So I recently bought this dress and I have a black suit jacket to go over it. The dress looks like business attire, and I thought it would look nice. Anybody else have any opinions on this? Would it look professional, or should I go with a safer black-slacks-and-blouse look?
I did business dress with a black jacket ( the dress was black skirt with a gray top). I cannot stand most dress pants becasue they just do not look right on me. I was more comfortable with the dress. I think either should be fine.So I recently bought this dress and I have a black suit jacket to go over it. The dress looks like business attire, and I thought it would look nice. Anybody else have any opinions on this? Would it look professional, or should I go with a safer black-slacks-and-blouse look?
I heard from one of my friends that you shouldn't put all your hair up because it's unprofessional. However, I'd feel much better putting all my hair up since it's never down normally, and it might be annoying/distracting. I also did a quick google search and didn't find anything about not putting your hair up. Any opinions?
How about half up and half down? I'm planning on putting it down since it looks better than up but knowing me.. I will end up getting sweaty and might end up pulling me hair back with a clip for half hair-do. Also, I have wavy hair.
I want to thank you guys for the Loft suggestion!! Their 00P fits me as if they were tailor made for my little body! Unfortunately, they didn't have the pants I loved in black so I'll be on a hunt at other malls/online to buy them. So so so happy!
Also, what heel size do you guys find appropriate for the interview? I'm wearing a skirt, so flats with my short self make me look like an oompa loompa
Also, what heel size do you guys find appropriate for the interview? I'm wearing a skirt, so flats with my short self make me look like an oompa loompa
What you can actually walk in!But I would say no more than 3".
So I finally found a business professional suit and ended up buying both the skirt and pants to go with it. (I'll be returning one of the them eventually)
I've heard from some women (those in the engineering field at least) that wearing skirts is considered 'more professional'
However, I have interviews so far with Kansas and Minnesota, and both being in January / Early Feb, I really don't want to be wearing a skirt in 20 degree weather of a Midwest winter.
Any thoughts on this? Thanks 🙂
This ruffles my feathers. 😡 At the "white shoe" law firm I work at, most female attorneys wear pants. Skirts are not unheard of but the majority prefer pants because they're more comfortable. These are ivy league grads in an incredibly professional environment. Wear a skirt if you think you would be more comfortable in a skirt. However, in 20 degree weather I would assume you would be more comfortable in pants... so you should absolutely wear pants. There is no reason a female applicant should be considered "less professional" for choosing to wear pants over a skirt. And if any adcoms think so, I volunteer to politely drag their butts out of the 1950's and into 2013. /end rant.