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Or... Just a for a few days, then never againKeep in mind: you're gonna spend your career wearing a white coat.
Or... Just a for a few days, then never again
This is in the predental thread. I've never seen a dentist wear a white coat.Every doctor I've ever worked with wears their coats. I do work for a corporate-owned clinic, so my experience could be different.
This is in the predental thread. I've never seen a dentist wear a white coat.
I have. And I think SenoritaKorea meant dentists (which are doctors anyway).This is in the predental thread. I've never seen a dentist wear a white coat.
Scrubs, or business casual. Most dentists I have seen wear business casual.Although I do agree that scrubs are way more common than white coats.
Going back to OP's other question, is it okay to wear a dress with a blazer? What if I wore a black dress with a lighter colored blazer?
Scrubs or business casual.
I think the first one looks fine, but I'm not sure about the second one. If you do a blazer and skirt, I think it's better if they're both the same colorWhat about these two outfits? This is not me by the way. Just need some advice!
I like the 2nd one but it's because I like darker colors lol. Wear the one that you look good inWhat about these two outfits? This is not me by the way. Just need some advice!
I think they both look fine. They're not going to nitpick at your outfit. As long as you look professional "enough", then you'll be fine. Both outfits look professional enough to me. I have seen people wear such outfits when I was interviewing.What about these two outfits? This is not me by the way. Just need some advice!
Both of those look too casual to me
I think they both look fine. They're not going to nitpick at your outfit. As long as you look professional "enough", then you'll be fine. Both outfits look professional enough to me. I have seen people wear such outfits when I was interviewing.
The worst outfit I saw someone (it was a guy, but whatever) wear was black dress pants, black tennis-like shoes, a flannel shirt (that had small pills on it, by the way), with a visible black t-shirt underneath.
He didn't get accepted because I don't see him in my class.
Will you get rejected purely for your outfit? Most likely not. Will a bad outfit (as mentioned in my example) give a negative first impression? Yes. Are those two outfits bad outfits? No.I agree!
Yes, they will care about what you are wearing. Just because you saw people wearing such outfits doesn't make it right. Look, these interviews are the most important days in your life, do you REALLY want to chance your acceptance with something so easily fixed as wearing a proper suit to the interview. I wouldn't wear either of those above to the interview. The first gray one would be fine if the blazer was the same color. The second one just is not an interview outfit. Those would both be fine to wear in a corporate setting AFTER you get a job, for example but they are NOT something to wear to an interview of this caliber. Go buy a suit, not only will it come in handy for your interviews but you will use it for other events.
Will you get rejected purely for your outfit? Most likely not. Will a bad outfit (as mentioned in my example) give a negative first impression? Yes. Are those two outfits bad outfits? No.
This all comes down to personal preference. You wouldn't like those outfits, but if I were the interviewer and the interviewee walked in wearing either of those outfits, I wouldn't mind at all. If someone wearing the second outfit came in, yeah, I'd think the colors are a little mismatched, but I would certainly NOT think, "Oh, she didn't even bother matching her blazer to her skirt. She didn't care enough to go out and buy/find a new, matching suit for this interview. How unprofessional."
I do agree that a matching suit is the safest and best way to go, but neither of these outfits are interview killers either. You really think your chances are diminished if you wear a different colored blazer? I don't.
But whatever. What do I know? I'm not on the adcom, and I don't know what they will think.
Yes, you could very well get rejected for not dressing appropriately and that is the point you are missing. If you can't take the time to put together a professional level interview outfit, what else are you going to be "lazy" about in their minds? Yes, those outfits look fine, are cute, blah, blah, but they are NOT appropriate for a professional level interview, period. Your interview is 100% how you present yourself and your first impression will be what you are wearing. Again, this is THE most important day of your life....just keep that in mind.
Again, this is THE most important day of your life....just keep that in mind.
I don't have anything to contribute here except to say that if it turns out that a dental school interview day was the most important day of my life, I will be very disappointed.
Every doctor I've ever worked with wears their coats. I do work for a corporate-owned clinic, so my experience could be different.
I am not missing the point. I think you should reread my post again.Yes, you could very well get rejected for not dressing appropriately and that is the point you are missing. If you can't take the time to put together a professional level interview outfit, what else are you going to be "lazy" about in their minds? Yes, those outfits look fine, are cute, blah, blah, but they are NOT appropriate for a professional level interview, period. Your interview is 100% how you present yourself and your first impression will be what you are wearing. Again, this is THE most important day of your life....just keep that in mind.
I am not missing the point. I think you should reread my post again.
We obviously have different opinions and I'm obviously not going to change your mind, or fancymylotus'.
If someone walked in with either of those outfits, I would not write in my notes or keep in my mind, "Applicant wore a mismatched blazer. Could be lazy about other things." You obviously would. Let's just leave it at that.
You are clearly missing the point.
They do not just put their impression on a paper, they give you points. You will definitely get points for professionalism, tasteless or sloppy outfit - any sort of departure from some older conservative professor standard- will result in less points. Even one of those may mean a lot.Care to explain?
I said in a previous post that a bad outfit alone will "most likely not" cause a rejection, but that does not mean it can't. Someone walking in with flip flops and sweats can obviously be rejected for their attire. A mismatched blazer is not on that same level.
ajj70: "Yes, you could very well get rejected for not dressing appropriately and that is the point you are missing. If you can't take the time to put together a professional level interview outfit, what else are you going to be "lazy" about in their minds?"
So would an otherwise fine applicant wearing a mismatched blazer would be rejected? Or, going to your example, an applicant with XYZ problems + mismatched blazer will more likely be rejected because of XYZ than because of the mismatched blazer. I will agree to a point and say that two applicants with the "same everything else", with only a mismatched blazer separating them will tip the scales, but there is no such thing as two "same" applicants.
Unless there is a survey of all adcom members across the nation on whether these outfits will leave a lasting negative impression, this conversation won't die.
They do not just put their impression on a paper, they give you points. You will definitely get points for professionalism, tasteless or sloppy outfit - any sort of departure from some older conservative professor standard- will result in less points. Even one of those may mean a lot.
I actually knew a person, who came to the interview in a pink figure hugging suit with a bush of unruly curly hair. I thought she was crazy. She was accepted
I never evuh sought a dentisht witcha WHITE COAT. EvuHKeep in mind: you're gonna spend your career wearing a white coat.
Care to explain?
I said in a previous post that a bad outfit alone will "most likely not" cause a rejection, but that does not mean it can't. Someone walking in with flip flops and sweats can obviously be rejected for their attire. A mismatched blazer is not on that same level.
ajj70: "Yes, you could very well get rejected for not dressing appropriately and that is the point you are missing. If you can't take the time to put together a professional level interview outfit, what else are you going to be "lazy" about in their minds?"
So would an otherwise fine applicant wearing a mismatched blazer would be rejected? Or, going to your example, an applicant with XYZ problems + mismatched blazer will more likely be rejected because of XYZ than because of the mismatched blazer. I will agree to a point and say that two applicants with the "same everything else", with only a mismatched blazer separating them will tip the scales, but there is no such thing as two "same" applicants.
Unless there is a survey of all adcom members across the nation on whether these outfits will leave a lasting negative impression, this conversation won't die.
What's your opinion of a sheath dress with a different colored blazer? Like, if I have a beige sheath dress, is it ok for a black blazer, or is a beige blazer also necessary? I understand the matching suit, but not sure of the protocol with sheath dresses.
You forgot commandoThong or no thong?
Granny panties or tight boy shorts?
Hmmmmm,
Decisions .....
Why is life so hard?
You forgot commando
What's your opinion of a sheath dress with a different colored blazer? Like, if I have a beige sheath dress, is it ok for a black blazer, or is a beige blazer also necessary? I understand the matching suit, but not sure of the protocol with sheath dresses.
Pants are too long, the heel is too high. If you still decide to wear them just cover tips with black tape and hem the pant to the point where the heel startsHey gals! Just wondering about your thoughts on these shoes...the gold tip is what I'm concerned about...I was wondering if it would be a huge no no. These shoes are also slingback...but is it okay since I'm wearing pants? You can't tell they're slingback even when I'm sitting...
Also, is the length of my pants ok?
Cause I've heard of people bringing flats for the tour and then just putting on heels for the interview...but i was wondering how you would work with the length of your pants with heels vs flats. I feel like if you go from heels to flats, your pants would drag? And if you're going from flats to heels, I feel like then your pants would be too short?
Im just asking because these shoes are incredibly comfortable for me and I don't want to give up on them just yet...
The point is, it's not your decision or opinion on your outfit that counts, it is the admissions committee that matters. The outfit you are referencing would be the equivalent of a man walking into the interview with tan pants, navy blazer and a white shirt without a tie. That is not appropriate for an interview, neither are the outfits you are referencing. Feel free to wear whatever you want, however, don't be complaining when you don't get accepted. No survey needed. There are generally accepted dress codes for interviews such as these and a SUIT is required if you want to look professional. A mismatched blazer or a printed skirt and top are NOT professional interview dress clothes. It's as simple as that.
I think you are overreacting a bit. Well dressed person gives better impression and interview is all about good impression. Like I said one point might matter, if you are competing with similar stats candidates. Why risk it?The male equivalent to a female wearing a mismatched blazer is a male wearing a mismatched blazer. The female equivalent to your example is that she wears a mini skirt, mismatched blazer, with an excessively large necklace or low cut shirt.
You keep repeating the same thing. Fine, I get it. You don't like those two outfits and you think they're inappropriate. If you become an adcom one day, feel free to give her negative points for dressing inappropriately because she wore a blazer that was a different color than her skirt. I have already said that a matching suit is the most ideal outfit, but that a mismatched blazer does not kill your interview or chances. An otherwise fine applicant, with great stats, great EC's, all that jazz, is not going to be rejected for a mismatched blazer (this is where I'm getting my "if the outfit is professional 'enough'" line). An applicant with problems XYZ will more likely be rejected for problems XYZ than for wearing a mismatched blazer. Oralcare123's pink suit example is a great illustration. That should be worse than a mismatched blazer, but did that prevent an acceptance? Clearly not.
You also keep saying "you" in your comments. I don't know if you're directing those comments at me ("wear whatever you want, but don't complain when you get rejected", "the interview day is the most important day of your life") or the general public. I've already been accepted to some schools (and rejected), and I wore a matching suit. However, on my interview trail, I have seen females wear blazers that did not match their dress. When I interviewed for my school, I recall two that wore such outfits. One is in my class, one is not. You can start saying, "Just because she was accepted does not make the outfit right," as you have said before. I never said the outfit was right/ideal. My point was one that I have said many times over and over again - something like a mismatched blazer is not going to kill your interview. Bad communication skills, bad answers, and a bad personality will.
(I agree with you and say that a printed top and bottom are no no's, but that is not what we are discussing here).
Feel free to respond to this comment, but I have no desire to keep arguing about this. You've made your opinion/point loud and clear, and so have I. We are not going to change each others' minds. You can pull out your inner "fashion police" and wear the proper attire to an interview, and I'm sure you'll do fine while wearing it. Good luck with your interviews if and when you get to them!