The day I interviewed at my 1st school, I was surprised to see how poorly some of the prospective students were dressed. I had the 1st interview group of the day, so in between sections (interview, essay, tour) I saw about 10-15 other interviewees in the waiting room. One girl was carrying a stonewashed denim purse, and was wearing a clean but not crisply ironed blue shirt, khaki-colored pants, and gold leather flats. I consider that unprofessional. If you're not comfortable in a "business suit" (let's be honest, who is?), scrounge around and find a set of "business-y" coordinates at a place like Marshall's, Ross, or TJ Maxx, preferably with blazer, even if you usually shop in Juniors and have to go to Misses or Petites. You'll look more pulled together and it won't cost you more than $100. You're not trying to get a date or a job in fashion design, you're trying to get a seat in pharmacy school. You're going to look kind of dorky for a day, and then you'll move on.
EVERY "this is how college students need to dress for an interview" article that I've read says the following:
>> If you have to ask "can I wear this to an interview", you probably shouldn't wear that to an interview. If you have any questions that you really feel you need to ask, call the admissions office.
>> Guys: SUIT AND TIE. Girls: SKIRT SUIT AND "NUDE" HOSE (I know. Nude pantyhose make me barf, too). In some cases, a pantsuit is OK.
>> Underneath the suit: Guys & Girls - White buttondown shirt is best, baby blue is second-best. Shirts with weird fashion details such as embroidery or zippers are not acceptable. Girls - a "shell" is acceptable.
>> Footwear: Needs to coordinate with the outfit. Guys: dress shoes, not scuffed, better than Skechers. The shoe should not have treads. Girls: mid-heel, closed-toe pumps that are all one color, not scuffed, preferably black. Slingbacks, closed-toe of course, are OK. Open-toed shoes are unacceptable. Stilettos are unacceptable no matter how short you are. The shoe should not have treads.
>> Accessories: Guys & Girls - wear a simple watch. Guys: no earrings or facial or tongue piercings. Girls: no facial or tongue piercings. Small hoops, small drops, or studs may be worn. Jewelry should not be flashy and fashiony, it should be conservative. If you don't have conservative jewelry, borrow some or do without. Guys & Girls: if you have or can borrow a leather briefcase, carry it. Otherwise, a dayplanner or under-the-arm portfolio (leather or damn good fake) will suffice.
>> Fragrances: NONE. Save it for a date.
>> Hair: should not need to be continually brushed away from the face or tucked behind the ear. Stop at the drugstore for some damn barettes, or put it up in a twist before you go. And then, don't be redoing your hair all throughout the day. If it won't go up in a ponytail or twist, style it a different way.
