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Purple suit?
Started by Fueled by caffeine dreams
Thread moved to the Pre-medical DO forum
Anything except funeral black!!!
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Why was this moved to the Pre-DO forum? OP's question doesn't seem to be DO-specific...
They had posted in the Osteopathic School-Specific Discussions subsection, so I'm assuming they're interviewing at an osteopathic medical school. It's just a general question, like some that pop up in Pre-medical MD, etc.
Sure, why not! For some reason I was expecting a guy posting about a purple suit.
This is much more ok.
This is much more ok.
oh gotcha
I don't think it's going to hurt in anyway.
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I think your purple suit is hella cute and imo is not unprofessional. It stands out in a good way. I hope you wear it 🙂
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I wore a gray suit with a purple blouse, and a friend of mine wore a light blue professional dress, not a suit. Both accepted.
That is so subtly purple I see no issue with it.
DO's wear purple more holistically.
OP: I agree with @Goro. I don't understand why half of the interviewees at my school show up dressed for a funeral or a MIB sequel. I like the suit in your picture.
The black suit gospel gets passed down over the years. I know I heard it and heeded it.
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The black suit is safe. It’s hard to screw up a black suit and white shirt
It's hard to screw up a grilled cheese sandwich, doesn't mean you should serve it on a first date. Grey or blue are also safe and not nearly as drab.
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That’s true, but when someone is young and this is potentially the first time they’ve dressed themselves professionally, most people don’t look to rock the boat.
Dreaming225
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If it helps any, I wore a tan houndstooth blazer with a white blouse and black skirt, while all the other female interviewees wore grey/black/navy suits. I was one of the last interviewees, and the staff who facilitated the interview complimented my outfit and said I don’t look boring compared to what they usually see!
Whatever you wear, wear it with confidence!
Whatever you wear, wear it with confidence!
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Thank you all for your advice! I have a lot of different suits, none are very traditional. The other one I am contemplating is a very dark forest green. I have a navy one, but I have worn it to my past 3 interviews and I want to stand out more.
The color of your clothes doesn’t really matter. Last time I checked, the Fashion Institute of Technology doesn’t have a medical school. What’s truly going to set you apart is your ability to relate to people, tell stories, and express your passion for medicine in a unique way. Just wear whatever professional-style clothes you feel most comfortable and confident in.
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