Okay to wear blazer & khakis to interview?

[tiotropium]

Is it okay to wear blazer, tie & khakis to interview? Or is pretty much everyone interviewing on the same day going to be in a full suit thereby making me stand out like a sore thumb?

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[HoldTheCoffee]

Wear a suit man. Dressing unprofessionally is not something you want them to remember you for.

 

[Law2Doc]

Is it okay to wear blazer, tie & khakis to interview? Or is pretty much everyone interviewing on the same day going to be in a full suit thereby making me stand out like a sore thumb?

It's a business/professional interview setting, a suit is what's appropriate.

 

[K31]

I've seen it done for medical school interviews, and they definitely stood out (and not in a good way). I imagine it would be the same for residency interviews. Wear a suit.

 

[WiseGuy1]

If I were a program director, I honestly probably would not even consider any applicant who showed up in a blazer and khakis, no matter how their interview went. In my opinion, it would show severe ignorance, lack of social awareness, or total apathy. Wear a suit.

 

[typhoonegator]

If you're heading to a fraternity mixer thereafter, then by all means wear a blazer and khakis. At least you'll be dressed appropriately for half of the functions you attend that day.

 

[gasblaster]

Is it okay to wear blazer, tie & khakis to interview? Or is pretty much everyone interviewing on the same day going to be in a full suit thereby making me stand out like a sore thumb?

Not a sore thumb.

A gangrenous thumb.

 

[thecampuslegend]

In the words of one Barney Stinson, "SUIT UP!"

 

[notamember82]

Saw a guy last week wearing Bermuda pants.

 

[thecampuslegend]

Saw a guy last week wearing Bermuda pants.

Oh you are referring to Dr. Tommy Bahama, he's a regular.

 

[notinkansas]

This cannot be a serious question.

 

[armybound]

You should probably wear go to hell pants, a bow tie, and a seersucker jacket if you're interviewing in the south