Interview Dresscode

[RuffT33]

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So I was wondering what's acceptable in terms of dress code for interviews. Would a brown pinstripe suit work for men or is that considered too informal? Would it be better to stick to the usual black / gray? How about pinstripes? Or does it really not matter as long as it’s a nicely pressed and not too loud? Thanks a lot.

 

[toofache32]

I like wifebeaters....especially on chicks.

 

[INFNITE]

you should wear a T-Shirt, jeans and a baseball cap

 

[toofache32]

This one got me in:

 

[pmoney]

You got to strike the right balance. The right amount of bling but don't pack your nine. It could seem intimidating.

 

[drhobie7]

Like I said the last time this thread came up: bowties and propeller beanies for the guys, bikinis for the girls.

 

[INFNITE]

this works well

 

[Lidopaine82]

just dont wear a blue shirt, everyone does that.

 

[Sprgrover]

just dont wear a blue shirt, everyone does that.

Everyone will end up looking the same - dark suits with blue or white shirts. That's okay as if you stand out from the herd as natural selection might just work against you.

To the OP: The unofficial dress code for the guys is a nice suit (usually a dark color, such as black, navy or gray) and the ladies is usually a dark pant suit.

 

[gdent15]

Everyone will end up looking the same - dark suits with blue or white shirts. That's okay as if you stand out from the herd as natural selection might just work against you.

To the OP: The unofficial dress code for the guys is a nice suit (usually a dark color, such as black, navy or gray) and the ladies is usually a dark pant suit.

First off, a suit is a must. secondly to be safe you can stick with the blue, gray, or navy. Sticking out can be bad but it can also be very good. I wore a dark green suit and I felt it went over very good. Just remember if you want to go against the norm, make sure it displays confidence not cockiness, pinstripes might be a little more of the latter.

 

[toothealer12]

First off, a suit is a must. secondly to be safe you can stick with the blue, gray, or navy. Sticking out can be bad but it can also be very good. I wore a dark green suit and I felt it went over very good. Just remember if you want to go against the norm, make sure it displays confidence not cockiness, pinstripes might be a little more of the latter.

not to get off subject or anything, but gdent15 it looks like your application/acceptance went really smooth. thats awesome...congrats!

i'm not sure about what the guys should wear...but for the gals...make sure to wear a dress suit! I went to this one interview, where a few of the other interviewees met up with me to talk with the dean afterwards...and the other ladies were definitely NOT dressed right. This one had a nice suit on, but the undershirt was casual, and left unbuttoned....i mean come on..this is an interview! and the other had this very casual 3 quarter length shirt on with black pants. ...i was shocked...some people really don't know what to wear. Both the guys there had the traditional black suits on with....blue and i think a pink shirt underneath...if i can remember right.

 

[RuffT33]

Thanks everyone for your input.

 

[coral2005]

I wore a light gray pant suit with very fine white pin stripes. I thought it looked very professional and it was a little bit more fun than just black.

I'm a girl, btw. There was a girl at one of my interviews with a twill suit and an excessively short skirt. It looked offensive, in my opinion.

 

[toothealer12]

I wore a light gray pant suit with very fine white pin stripes. I thought it looked very professional and it was a little bit more fun than just black.

I'm a girl, btw. There was a girl at one of my interviews with a twill suit and an excessively short skirt. It looked offensive, in my opinion.

i'm a female as well. I had a light gray suit with fine,light pink pin stripes on the jacket, but the light gray color of the pants didn't match the jacket well, so i just stuck with an all black suit. Yea i agree that a lot of the females either have no clue what to wear or try to show off and think they can get in with looks. It's all about being professional...not sexy.

 

[drhobie7]

just remember, when in doubt between cleavage and no cleavage....cleavage.

 

[phremius]

So I was wondering what's acceptable in terms of dress code for interviews. Would a brown pinstripe suit work for men or is that considered too informal? Would it be better to stick to the usual black / gray? How about pinstripes? Or does it really not matter as long as it’s a nicely pressed and not too loud? Thanks a lot.

I went with a classically fitted black suit, and because I didn't want to be cookie cutter like everyone else and the "power blue" ensemble, added a brightly colored green tie for my panache factor. I thought it made me understatedly stand out (oh my god this juxtaposition I just made is ****ing sexy as hell) a bit, but I could've just been on crack and imagined it.

Wear something that makes you feel good, because that translates into confidence that's projected outward. Polish the shoes, a man with a nice pair of polished leather is unstoppable.

For women? Prima farcie at the interviews I've been to and observed I tended to immediately notice the girls wearing Ann Taylor black pinstrip suits (esp. with a contrasting under shirt) cause the lines were so well cut.

 

[toofache32]

....There was a girl at one of my interviews with a twill suit and an excessively short skirt. It looked offensive, in my opinion.

I had a female classmate in dental school who played the Poon Card whenever she could. Of course she got attention from the dirty old men who were our faculty, but nobody ever took her seriously or regarded her as a professional. She even went out and got her some store bought titties during Xmas break one year. She was really proud of those babies and wore the tightest damn sweaters even though everyone knew they were just a gift from Santa and not real. Then she acted surprised when she didn't get any good recommendations and didn't get ANY interviews for residency. Go figure.

If you've got tits you can use them only so far before your lack of credibility sticks out further than your tits.

 

[L8DYV]

I had a female classmate in dental school who played the Poon Card whenever she could. Of course she got attention from the dirty old men who were our faculty, but nobody ever took her seriously or regarded her as a professional. She even went out and got her some store bought titties during Xmas break one year. She was really proud of those babies and wore the tightest damn sweaters even though everyone knew they were just a gift from Santa and not real. Then she acted surprised when she didn't get any good recommendations and didn't get ANY interviews for residency. Go figure.

If you've got tits you can use them only so far before your lack of credibility sticks out further than your tits.

lol, good one.

 

[steve0036]

Wear a black tanktop and a huge silver necklace.

 

[786mine]

I wore a light gray pant suit with very fine white pin stripes. I thought it looked very professional and it was a little bit more fun than just black.

I'm a girl, btw. There was a girl at one of my interviews with a twill suit and an excessively short skirt. It looked offensive, in my opinion.

i agree, what is the interview for, being a professional student or being a professional slut?

 

[toofache32]

i agree, what is the interview for, being a professional student or being a professional slut?

Surprisingly, the line between the two isn't well-defined for some chicks.

 

[Adam_W]

Wear a suit that supplements (not exaggerates) your personality style. For example, if you're nice, quite and softspoken, a stylish pinstrip (not chalkstripe) suit might give you a little more presence. If you're more assertive, than definitely tone down the suit. Also, make sure your belt matches your shoes, and if you're a skinny guy, definitely have the sides of your jacket fitted (otherwise you'll look like a little kid wearing your dad's jacket).

 

[drhobie7]

Wear a suit that supplements (not exaggerates) your personality style. For example, if you're nice, quite and softspoken, a stylish pinstrip (not chalkstripe) suit might give you a little more presence. If you're more assertive, than definitely tone down the suit. Also, make sure your belt matches your shoes, and if you're a skinny guy, definitely have the sides of your jacket fitted (otherwise you'll look like a little kid wearing your dad's jacket).

Did you write for Cosmo? Hehe, that actually makes a lot of sense. I think you've got some innate fashion talent.

 

[Adam_W]

😎

 

[drhobie7]

Everyone knows the basics - dark suit, no piercings, blah blah blah,

No piercings?! Kwon, tell me more... 🙂

 

[Mysteree]

this is thread is hilarious. let me add my $0.02. If you're a guy, don't feel bound to the traditional plain black suit and blue shirt. The guys that stood out in my interviews were those that had some understated pinstripes in their suits and who deviated from the traditional blue shirt. It still looked very professional, and they stood out a little more. At this one interview, there was this guy who wore this brilliant blue tie, but it worked amazingly for him, as his eyes were that same incredible color. So in his case, traditional became exceptional.

I agree w/the ladies on here, there are some girls who clearly came to their interviews thinking that looks will be their ticket or atleast help them into dental school. At some interviews girls had gone w/out a full suit, and had opted for a sweater set instead of a dress shirt and jacket..and though it worked for them. To me it just didn't look finished enough for an interview. But that's just me 🙂

 

[toofache32]

...At this one interview, there was this guy who wore this brilliant blue tie, but it worked amazingly for him, as his eyes were that same incredible color. So in his case, traditional became exceptional.

Did he have a great ass, too?

 

[Mysteree]

Did he have a great ass, too?

I knew i was forgetting something..didn't get a chance to notice it. I was at an interview, you know.