White vs. blue shirt color (poll)

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Color:

  • white

    Votes: 63 41.2%

  • blue

    Votes: 88 57.5%
  • Total voters
    153
str8flexed

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This is the worthless thread of the day. What color shirt are you planning to wear for interviews? If the answer's neither, pick the one you would wear.
 
str8flexed said:
This is the worthless thread of the day. What color shirt are you planning to wear for interviews? If the answer's neither, pick the one you would wear.
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Didn't you just ask about the handkerchief? What, does your mother normally dress you or something?
 
I wore blue to mine.
 
I'm going to try to mix it up. I think I look good in many different things. 😎 I think I'd like to pick something that looks more "professory" rather than formal.
 
I going pink shirt with a neon green suit and a gold tie. And I'll probably wear my bright red clown shoe with a curled up toe.

Gotta set yourself apart from the pack right? 😀
 
For my med school interviews (back in 2000) I think I just alternated suits (black and charcoal grey), and switched ties around, but always wore white shirts. Now I'll wear different colored shirts too.
 
Sweet, let's play dressup 😀
 
Zuerst said:
I going pink shirt with a neon green suit and a gold tie. And I'll probably wear my bright red clown shoe with a curled up toe.

Gotta set yourself apart from the pack right? 😀
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*Zuerst finds himself dressed up in a clown suit

Interviewer: I think you're in the wrong interview, son.
-Dr. P.
 
Dr. Pepper said:
*Zuerst finds himself dressed up in a clown suit

Interviewer: I think you're in the wrong interview, son.
-Dr. P.
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Hey, I have my sights set at pediatrics. 😀
 
I used a gray suit, blue shirt, and gold tie.
 
akinf said:
I'm going to try to mix it up. I think I look good in many different things. 😎 I think I'd like to pick something that looks more "professory" rather than formal.
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I agree about not looking too fomral. I thought blue worked, cause it was a little less fancy, a little more approachable, or at least it made me feel that way. Probably didn't matter to any of the people who interviewed me.
 
I recommend wearing blue for the many schools that have blue as the school color.
 
If you are very pale with blond hair and blue eyes, blue may look better than white (which can make you look washed out). Likewise, I think that there is less of a stark contrast with blue for those with very dark skin.

And please, if you can manage a suit other than black.... sometimes the interview waiting room looks like a funeral.
 
Please pick something other than blue or white. It will help you stand out. I cannot tell you how many compliments I received from my interviewers when I wore a hot pink--- that is right hot pink shirt-- with a black wool (with tiny little dots in white and pink) with a black skirt. Or when I wore a maroon suit. It fit my personality and worked well with my coloring. Most of the interviewers also thought that it denoted confidence.

Don't be afraid to shine and don't be afraid to be different.

Gentlemen-- expand beyond the white shirt vs. oxford blue shirt, black suit or navy suit combo. You can do black pinstrip with a lovely dark green, maroon even a dark purple or teal can look very polished with the right tie and accessories.

Ladies-- ditto-- those old tired black or brown suits with pastel pink or pastel blue. Eveyone is wearing that. Try something a little unique and that compliments your personality. Hunter green, Teal, Jade green, silver, gray with pink pinstripe, gray with blue pinstripe, or if you have to go black, do a black with a color pinstripe or accent.
 
str8flexed said:
This is the worthless thread of the day. What color shirt are you planning to wear for interviews? If the answer's neither, pick the one you would wear.
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Oh this isn't if you came from a whitecollar or a blue collar family?


What about us birds? We don't really wear shirts to interviews. 😛
 
Most of you will look back on these threads and laugh when you're actually medical students. :laugh:

Don't get mad, just trust me.
 
Zuerst said:
I going pink shirt with a neon green suit and a gold tie. And I'll probably wear my bright red clown shoe with a curled up toe.

Gotta set yourself apart from the pack right? 😀
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I've joked that if I get another interview after I have an acceptance in hand, I'm going to go to that interview in either street clothes or wearing a kilt.
 
LizzyM said:
If you are very pale with blond hair and blue eyes, blue may look better than white (which can make you look washed out). Likewise, I think that there is less of a stark contrast with blue for those with very dark skin.

And please, if you can manage a suit other than black.... sometimes the interview waiting room looks like a funeral.
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Funny that you should use that comparison....I work at a funeral home and I don't even own a black suit. I have a charcoal gray one that is what I wear most frequently to work.
 
Why is "Jacket with no shirt underneath" not an option? Hmm?
 
DropkickMurphy said:
Funny that you should use that comparison....I work at a funeral home and I don't even own a black suit. I have a charcoal gray one that is what I wear most frequently to work.
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Charcoal gray, absolutely the way to go!

I wore a 3 button charcoal gray suit with white dress shirt and black shadow striped 3" wide (slimmer than your average) tie. Instead of dress shoes I wore plain side zip military boots that were cut in a dress shoe silhouette.

The other interviewees commented on my look as being "different" 😀
 
DropkickMurphy said:
I've joked that if I get another interview after I have an acceptance in hand, I'm going to go to that interview in either street clothes or wearing a kilt.
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Believe or not that does happen to people. When I was at Duke, this guy came in his street clothes because his airline lost his luggage. Poor guy... at least that made for a delightful conversation with the interviewer.

For those interviewing next year, it's better to keep your interview clothes with you in your carry on luggage.
 
LizzyM said:
Why do bagpipe players walk while they play?

To get away from the sound.

:laugh:
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That's why I'm not a piper..... :laugh: Just a lowly violinist... :meanie:
 
While we're on the subject of shirts, is it acceptable to pop our collars too? Normally at school I pop my polos to show to the world how sophisticated and classy I am. Despite not being a WASP, I do my best to show that I have been raised with class and etiquette. I figure that the adcoms would want to see people with such great upbringings. I even wear three polo shirts, often ranging from green to pink, and triple popping them. Nothing feels better than having the protection of three collars keeping your neck safe from those UV rays.
 
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While we're on the subject of shirts, is it acceptable to pop our collars too? Normally at school I pop my polos to show to the world how sophisticated and classy I am. Despite not being a WASP, I do my best to show that I have been raised with class and etiquette. I figure that the adcoms would want to see people with such great upbringings. I even wear three polo shirts, often ranging from green to pink, and triple popping them. Nothing feels better than having the protection of three collars keeping your neck safe from those UV rays.
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i knew you went to penn even before i checked your pf. 😉 i agree entirely. nothing says "i'm a prick who's interested in medicine" better than layered polos with popped collars. bonus points for boat shoes.
 
i wore a napoleon dynamite costume for halloween, so i'll prob just wear that.
 
vtucci said:
You can do black pinstrip
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Pinstripe = position of power. Contrary to what you young gunners may think, this is actually a BAD statement on interview day. Wear the pinstripe when you are chief of surgery.

My advice:
Go shopping with someone that knows what they are doing, be a little creative with the shirt/tie, and wear a dark colored non pinstripe suit.

Oh and yes, strait up black suits are for funerals and clubs, not interviews.
 
dbhvt said:
Pinstripe = position of power. Contrary to what you young gunners may think, this is actually a BAD statement on interview day. Wear the pinstripe when you are chief of surgery.

My advice:
Go shopping with someone that knows what they are doing, be a little creative with the shirt/tie, and wear a dark colored non pinstripe suit.

Oh and yes, strait up black suits are for funerals and clubs, not interviews.
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Does that mean the full-windsor is a no-no too?
 
Is a pimp cane an acceptable accessory?
 
Zuerst said:
I going pink shirt with a neon green suit and a gold tie. And I'll probably wear my bright red clown shoe with a curled up toe.

Gotta set yourself apart from the pack right? 😀
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That would actually make me think you're trying to channel Patch Adams. "Who needs science, I can heal pediatric cancer patients with my humor and whimsy! Hooray!"
 
I think I'm going to get a Dion Sanders style suit, or maybe Michael Irving. You know those hideously ugly ones that are also really expensive. Me being a big goofy white kid. The pimp suit will playout nicely I think.
 
BrettBatchelor said:
DING DING DING...We have an SDN veteran right here.
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man. totally went over everyone's heads 🙁
 
remarkal3le said:
Why stop with the cane? Gotta accessorize! Get some bling and a nice pimp cape and hat with a big purple feather. Now that should impress them 😉
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Don't forget the shoes with the goldfish in them...


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Pimp of the year material right there.
 
i wore blue to all of mine (gray suit)
 
dbhvt said:
Pinstripe = position of power. Contrary to what you young gunners may think, this is actually a BAD statement on interview day. Wear the pinstripe when you are chief of surgery.

My advice:
Go shopping with someone that knows what they are doing, be a little creative with the shirt/tie, and wear a dark colored non pinstripe suit.

Oh and yes, strait up black suits are for funerals and clubs, not interviews.
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On Pinstripes: I disagree. If the suit is flattering, it doesn't matter if it is a stripe or check or plaid (muted of course). The solids can be so boring!

Advice: excellent. Shop with someone who knows how to dress for interviews. Some stores will also provide this kind of shopping advice.

On black suits: totally agree.
 
Why do you need complete strangers to tell you what to wear? Trust me, blue or white, it really doesnt matter much during your interview.
 
remarkal3le said:
Why stop with the cane? Gotta accessorize! Get some bling and a nice pimp cape and hat with a big purple feather. Now that should impress them 😉
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I'd wear something that would make Snoop go "Damn boy....nice threads."
 
akinf said:
I'm going to try to mix it up. I think I look good in many different things. 😎 I think I'd like to pick something that looks more "professory" rather than formal.
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Just stay away from tweed with leather elbow patches 🙂
 
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