Interview shirts for girls

[wjin06]

Are most of you guys wearing collared shirts, camisole, or turtleneck underneath suit jackets? I was going to go with the first, but the store clerk told me everyone was wearing camisoles nowadays..

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[Picklesali]

Are most of you guys wearing collared shirts, camisole, or turtleneck underneath suit jackets? I was going to go with the first, but the store clerk told me everyone was wearing camisoles nowadays..

The vast majority of girls I've seen on the interview trail are wearing collared blouses. I've only seen a couple shells, so they sort of stick out in my opinion. Perhaps the store clerk is referring to women in a traditional business setting. On the med school interviews, however, everybody is a little bit more traditional.

Either way, wear what you feel more comfortable in. Comfort = confidence.

 

[ThisIsYourLife]

I am wearing a camisole.. it looks better on ME because my chest doesn't fit into the collared blouse right so I have to go up a size, and then it bunches and looks wrong under the jacket.. i tried a turtle neck too, it is bad looking IMO.

 

[Jolie South]

I wore a collared shirt as did most of the other women i've seen. I saw a few shells too, but they don't look as good IMO.

 

[lemon tree]

the sales clerk is right. collared shirts can be too bulky under a nice jacket. camisole or some kind of more form fitting tops are great, though it may limit your ability to take off your jacket. like, if it's too bare in the arms.

 

[Despina]

There was a discussion on this a few months ago, and if I recall LizzieM (the ADCOM SDN member) actually suggested uncolored shirts for bigger busted women with a pearl neckline. If your a big busted women--like me--buttoned shirts have a tendency to pop open which is something I don't want to have happen on the interview trail. No ADCOM is not going to admit you because you're not wearing a collared shirt. I think on SDN we get obsessed about the little things. Focus on the interviewing skills, worry less about the shirt.

 

[Picklesali]

the sales clerk is right. collared shirts can be too bulky under a nice jacket. camisole or some kind of more form fitting tops are great, though it may limit your ability to take off your jacket. like, if it's too bare in the arms.

Wait, lemon tree, are you a girl? Didn't you have a link to a guy's MDApps page before? Ah! The confusion! The lies! WHO ARE YOU?!?!

 

[lemon tree]

Wait, lemon tree, are you a girl? Didn't you have a link to a guy's MDApps page before? Ah! The confusion! The lies! WHO ARE YOU?!?!

i am a girl. no lying. no mdapps links (too paranoid). 2-7 am crew just ASSUMES i'm a guy because my posts are, how shall we say, less than feminine.

you, too dudette!!! we are the only players on that thread who are not immature guys. we are immature girls!!!

GIRL POWER!!!

 

[Picklesali]

i am a girl. no lying. no mdapps links (too paranoid). 2-7 am crew just ASSUMES i'm a guy because my posts are, how shall we say, less than feminine.

you, too dudette!!! we are the only players on that thread who are not immature guys. we are immature girls!!!

GIRL POWER!!!

WOOT!

 

[ThisIsYourLife]

There was a discussion on this a few months ago, and if I recall LizzieM (the ADCOM SDN member) actually suggested uncolored shirts for bigger busted women with a pearl neckline. If your a big busted women--like me--buttoned shirts have a tendency to pop open which is something I don't want to have happen on the interview trail. No ADCOM is not going to admit you because you're not wearing a collared shirt. I think on SDN we get obsessed about the little things. Focus on the interviewing skills, worry less about the shirt.

yep.. that is exactly my problem. I am going to wear an olive color camisole under my suit since i have small green pinstripes.. and a pearl necklace 🙂 nice and simple, i think.

 

[decafplease]

There was a discussion on this a few months ago, and if I recall LizzieM (the ADCOM SDN member) actually suggested uncolored shirts for bigger busted women with a pearl neckline. If your a big busted women--like me--buttoned shirts have a tendency to pop open which is something I don't want to have happen on the interview trail. No ADCOM is not going to admit you because you're not wearing a collared shirt. I think on SDN we get obsessed about the little things. Focus on the interviewing skills, worry less about the shirt.

What is a pearl neckline? And uncolored? Like black or white? I was thinking about wearing a form-fitting long- or 3/4-length-sleeved top under my suit. The buttons on collared shirts can be a problem and I think that under a jacket it would look too bulky if I got one that I didn't have that problem with.

Like these, maybe.

 

[Picklesali]

I think the previous poster meant uncollared (as in not a button down collared blouse) not uncolored.

Personally I think a V-neck is a little risque, especially with a bigger bust.

 

[Despina]

I think the previous poster meant uncollared (as in not a button down collared blouse) not uncolored.

Personally I think a V-neck is a little risque, especially with a bigger bust.

Yes, I did mean uncollared...it's New Year's Day...I got to bed late, and can't spell when I am tired. LOL

 

[Despina]

I'm big busted (I seriously HATE that term). My profile looks like a capital "P" - how's that?

Anyway, what is a pearl neckline? And uncolored? Like black or white? I was thinking about wearing a form-fitting long- or 3/4-length-sleeved top under my suit. With a larger chest, the buttons on collared shirts pop open on me and I think that under a jacket it would look too bulky if I got a size that did fit my chest.

Like these, maybe.

This is a pearl neckline...I guess it's technically called a jewel neckline...Think about the length a short string of pearls goes around your neck...just barely revealing your collar bone. I think V-necklines can be risky (i.e. think about the hub, hub that's been generated recently over Hillary Clinton's necklines)

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41B1OvCIKdL._SS260_.jpg

 

[Julietcf14]

I am wearing a camisole.. it looks better on ME because my chest doesn't fit into the collared blouse right so I have to go up a size, and then it bunches and looks wrong under the jacket.. i tried a turtle neck too, it is bad looking IMO.

I usually have the same problem with collared shirts but Express has a line of shirts that are very comfortable and have extra room in the chest. I have been wearing those and they are fantastic!

 

[wjin06]

Mm, I'm not particularly big busted so I probably won't have the buttons popping prob, though it does sound like a hassle! Other opinions? Camisole v. collared shirt.

 

[scowdeva]

I usually have the same problem with collared shirts but Express has a line of shirts that are very comfortable and have extra room in the chest. I have been wearing those and they are fantastic!

I love that you posted this, because it is actually what I was searching for to put up here! I bought these shirts from Express, I dont remember how much they were but I thought they were reasonably priced at the time, and I looooove them! Most of them have a bit of stretch to them, so they move with you better than a cotton shirt and also help with the button-poppin issues. Also, they are not as low cut as they look- I am always wearing a simple pendant necklace, and it just barely shows before it is covered by shirt. There is absolutely no cleavage with these, but you still have a girlish shape. In my opinion, this is the best of both worlds!

 

[decafplease]

Good point about the V-neck. Didn't think of that. Frankly, I don't think anyone wants to see what Hillary has in her blouse.

Wow, Pearl neckline would look terrible on me. I don't want to choke on my own neckline! 😛

I'll have to try a lot of options, I guess. The express shirts look nice. I'll have to go check those out. I'm always on the hunt for a shirt that fits nicely.

Maybe a modest scoop?

This is a pearl neckline...I guess it's technically called a jewel neckline...Think about the length a short string of pearls goes around your neck...just barely revealing your collar bone. I think V-necklines can be risky (i.e. think about the hub, hub that's been generated recently over Hillary Clinton's necklines)

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41B1OvCIKdL._SS260_.jpg

 

[ThisIsYourLife]

oh modest scoop looks nice. maybe i'll go get one of those.

 

[Nikki2002]

^^ the above scoop is perfect, imo. put your suit jacket over that and rock those interviews.

 

[lemon tree]

yep, a modest scoop for me.

black Theory suit with cream colored scoop neck shell. very simple necklace and stud earrings. great shoes and great bag!!!!

boom.

 

[decafplease]

Nice! Rock it, girl! Stud pearls or diamonds?

yep, a modest scoop for me.

black Theory suit with cream colored scoop neck shell. very simple necklace and stud earrings. great shoes and great bag!!!!

boom.

 

[lemon tree]

Nice! Rock it, girl! Stud pearls or diamonds?

diamonds. they were my college graduation present from my parents. and i borrowed my sister's single diamond on a chain that she got for her high school graduation.

too much bling??? (they are very small diamonds!!)

and my mom bought me prada shoes for my interviews.

(sorry, if i sound spoiled. i was so nervous about my interviews i had to feel fabulous about my outfit.)

 

[decafplease]

diamonds. they were my college graduation present from my parents. and i borrowed my sister's single diamond on a chain that she got for her high school graduation.

too much bling??? (they are very small diamonds!!)

and my mom bought me prada shoes for my interviews.

(sorry, if i sound spoiled. i was so nervous about my interviews i had to feel fabulous about my outfit.)

I've contemplated the same things. I'm not interviewing for another 1+ year, but I want to be prepared (and I'll also be working with physicians with similar fashion expectations in the future) and I too have a similar setup with diamonds, both gifts.

To bling, or not to bling? I was thinking about a safe string of pearls and some pearl studs, just because I love pearls but they usually look so conservative that I won't wear them. Perfect opportunity to look conservative, though. I really doubt they'll notice/care about our earrings. Whatever makes you comfortable! 🙂

And yay on the Pradas. If you feel good, that's all that counts!

 

[lemon tree]

can't go wrong with pearls. you're right, they often seem too conservative, but perfect for med school interviews!!!

it seems ok to go for broke on the outfit because you can wear the exact same one to all the interviews!! you feel like you are getting your money's worth.

good luck!

 

[bcat85]

I've heard that this is in style for medical school interviews..

 

[LizzyM]

Dang, I hate being misquoted. I suggested a pullover style top (rather than one with buttons) and a pearl necklace (not a pearl neckline, not even sure what that is).

With whatever top, bend at the waist and get a good friend to tell you if your cleavage is evident. If so, try a different top. Anything cut too low is risky. The only applicant I know that was explicity turned away due to a clothing choice was someone who wore a low cut blouse with too many buttons undone (on purpose).

 

[decafplease]

Dang, I hate being misquoted. I suggested a pullover style top (rather than one with buttons) and a pearl necklace (not a pearl neckline, not even sure what that is).

With whatever top, bend at the waist and get a good friend to tell you if your cleavage is evident. If so, try a different top. Anything cut too low is risky. The only applicant I know that was explicity turned away due to a clothing choice was someone who wore a low cut blouse with too many buttons undone (on purpose).

I love your signature. 😆I agree. If you can't smell them, it's not a clinical experience.

 

[yellowumbrella]

for collared shirts, you can always add extra snaps in the bust area to make sure there are no gaps. 🙂 if you are willing to make the effort...

 

[chickenlittle84]

I've contemplated the same things. I'm not interviewing for another 1+ year, but I want to be prepared (and I'll also be working with physicians with similar fashion expectations in the future) and I too have a similar setup with diamonds, both gifts.

To bling, or not to bling? I was thinking about a safe string of pearls and some pearl studs, just because I love pearls but they usually look so conservative that I won't wear them. Perfect opportunity to look conservative, though. I really doubt they'll notice/care about our earrings. Whatever makes you comfortable! 🙂

And yay on the Pradas. If you feel good, that's all that counts!

I was worried about accessories too, but I have worn a brightly colored beaded necklace (very artistic, handmade) with a conservative black suit and scoop neck shell at four interviews. I have been asked about the necklace at every interview and gotten complements from interviewers. At one interview, my male interviewer's daughter was a jewelery maker, and at another my interviewer had just come back from abroad and the necklace reminded her of her travels. I would say don't be afraid to show some personality in your accessories. As long as you are tasteful, it is okay to wear something interesting, and it might even spark conversation...

 

[decafplease]

for collared shirts, you can always add extra snaps in the bust area to make sure there are no gaps. 🙂 if you are willing to make the effort...

Never thought of that... by sewing them on, eh? Good idea.

 

[LizzyM]

I was worried about accessories too, but I have worn a brightly colored beaded necklace (very artistic, handmade) with a conservative black suit and scoop neck shell at four interviews. I have been asked about the necklace at every interview and gotten complements from interviewers. At one interview, my male interviewer's daughter was a jewelery maker, and at another my interviewer had just come back from abroad and the necklace reminded her of her travels. I would say don't be afraid to show some personality in your accessories. As long as you are tasteful, it is okay to wear something interesting, and it might even spark conversation...

I agree. Pearls are always "safe" but something "interesting" could provide a conversation starter.

 

[lemon tree]

I agree. Pearls are always "safe" but something "interesting" could provide a conversation starter.

do we really want to have conversations about our jewelry during an interview? i mean, this isn't 1957.

sorry, liz, if that's when you went to med school. your avatar has me freaked out that you are crazy old.

 

[BrokenGlass]

damn. reading this thread made me wish I was a girl.

 

[LizzyM]

LOL, I'm not as old as the fruitcake lady, nor as funny.

Sometimes, an applicant needs to show "well roundedness" and if a necklace jogs the interviewer's memory (maybe about a year abroad or a particular hobby) then a productive conversation can get started. Same can go for a tie or a lapel pin.

 

[lemon tree]

LOL, I'm not as old as the fruitcake lady, nor as funny.

Sometimes, an applicant needs to show "well roundedness" and if a necklace jogs the interviewer's memory (maybe about a year abroad or a particular hobby) then a productive conversation can get started. Same can go for a tie or a lapel pin.

haha. you're a good sport miss lizzy!! and always full of good advice.

 

[Drogba]

Despina, are you greek?

 

[LexiLuthor]

I wore a black shell (and a silver bead necklace) with my gray suit. I am not usually comfortable in button-down shirts and I don't think they look great on me.

 

[biggiesmallsiz]

how is this: (very avant garde, mind you, but it works! )

 

[lemon tree]

is anyone creeped out that boys are reading this thread? stalkerish, no?

 

[Luxian]

I am wearing a camisole.. it looks better on ME because my chest doesn't fit into the collared blouse right so I have to go up a size, and then it bunches and looks wrong under the jacket.. i tried a turtle neck too, it is bad looking IMO.

I totally have this problem, but I've found New York & Company makes a great stretch blouse. It's just a regular button down, but it (a) is sewn to a curvier form and (b) has a small percentage of spandex in it so that you're not pulling the buttons apart. Suddenly I have way more options!

 

[lemon tree]

I totally have this problem, but I've found New York & Company makes a great stretch blouse. It's just a regular button down, but it (a) is sewn to a curvier form and (b) has a small percentage of spandex in it so that you're not pulling the buttons apart. Suddenly I have way more options!

you realize the boy SDN stalkers loved that post!!!!

 

[decafplease]

is anyone creeped out that boys are reading this thread? stalkerish, no?

amen. I'm editing previous comments.

 

[sawasdee]

LOL, I'm not as old as the fruitcake lady, nor as funny.

Sometimes, an applicant needs to show "well roundedness" and if a necklace jogs the interviewer's memory (maybe about a year abroad or a particular hobby) then a productive conversation can get started. Same can go for a tie or a lapel pin.

it totally has been a conversation starter among the female interviewers! so i agree with you completely!
(also my $0.02- i wear non-collared shirts b/c the button downs don't seem to look good on me).

 

[armybound]

is anyone creeped out that boys are reading this thread? stalkerish, no?

what is this, the women's bathroom?

 

[decafplease]

what is this, the women's bathroom?

well, let's see. A women's bathroom has a sign on the door that indicates it is for women. This post has a subject that indicates that the conversation is for girls. So, yeah. Kinda. 😉

 

[armybound]

well, let's see. A women's bathroom has a sign on the door that indicates it is for women. This post has a subject that indicates that the conversation is for girls. So, yeah. Kinda. 😉

the shirts are for girls. what if I'm a fashion design major?

not that I am. just breaking up the girls' fun before I go back to the he-man woman haters thread in the secret boys only forum.

 

[HanginInThere]

is anyone creeped out that boys are reading this thread? stalkerish, no?

what is this, the women's bathroom?

well, let's see. A women's bathroom has a sign on the door that indicates it is for women. This post has a subject that indicates that the conversation is for girls. So, yeah. Kinda. 😉

Hm. I opened this thread because it keeps showing up in my "New Posts" searches, and because I'm curious about other people's interview experiences/preparations/planning in general. I wouldn't have posted because I really don't have anything to add to the discussion. Doesn't mean I'm trying to snoop on the girls talking about their boobies. Do you think it would be stalkerish for a woman to read a thread about plain vs. striped ties, or do you think they'd just be curious about the conversation?

Regarding your going back and editing your old posts, decaf, I'd always treat posts to an ananymous public forum like they're posts to an anonymous public forum. If I'm not comfortable with the idea of some creepy stranger in his mom's basement reading them, I'll think twice before hitting Submit.

And for the record, it's been a while since I thought of myself as a "boy", or of women applicants as "girls". (Mabye that has something to do with my having a house, a wife, and a couple kids?) Your mileage may vary.

 

[illixir]

well, let's see. A women's bathroom has a sign on the door that indicates it is for women. This post has a subject that indicates that the conversation is for girls. So, yeah. Kinda. 😉

The thread is about advice on interview attire for girls. Males who have been on several interviews or involved with the professional world and have a decent amount of fashion sense would be able to give appropriate opinions as well, especially considering that several of your interviewers will be male.

 

[lemon tree]

Hm. I opened this thread because it keeps showing up in my "New Posts" searches, and because I'm curious about other people's interview experiences/preparations/planning in general. I wouldn't have posted because I really don't have anything to add to the discussion. Doesn't mean I'm trying to snoop on the girls talking about their boobies. Do you think it would be stalkerish for a woman to read a thread about plain vs. striped ties, or do you think they'd just be curious about the conversation?

Regarding your going back and editing your old posts, decaf, I'd always treat posts to an ananymous public forum like they're posts to an anonymous public forum. If I'm not comfortable with the idea of some creepy stranger in his mom's basement reading them, I'll think twice before hitting Submit.

And for the record, it's been a while since I thought of myself as a "boy", or of women applicants as "girls". (Mabye that has something to do with my having a house, a wife, and a couple kids?) Your mileage may vary.

eeewww. even creepier now that we know about the wife and kids.

and how do you know about the boobies talk unless you read all the posts?

and since when are men's ties connected in any way to the area of their sexual organs. unless you wear your tie differently than most "men."

if i were you, i would spend more with the kids and less time reading about young women's clothing choices.

yukky.