Women's interview attire

[hh24]

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Do blazers have to be buttoned? My blazer looks better when its unbuttoned because its quite fitted. But I dont want to be considered unprofessional

 

[ajj70]

I have the olive green one but I don't mind buying another shirt . any suggestion?

If you go to the suit section of any major department store, Macy's, etc., they will have a lot of options for you. Tell them you need a conservative shirt to wear under your suit. Bring your blazer along to try it on with the shirts to see that it works well. Any button-up that is professional looking is fine. A shell with at least cap sleeves is good too. The big thing is something you feel comfortable wearing all day long that still looks professional.

I don't think the pink striped one is too casual. Maybe a little too bright, but I had a similar shirt in blue and white that I wore. I tried it on for my friends and they said I looked extremely professional and ready for the business world haha

It isn't that the shirt is pink or striped, it's the material, that will wrinkly easily and it's just not right for this type of interview. I have a similar shirt, blue and white as well, but it's a crisp, no-wrinkle cotton that is just nicer looking.

hair up? down? ponytail? bun? I normally leave my hair down (its just straight and simple-- not distracting at all.) would it be ok to leave my hair down or should I have it up?

Whatever you are most comfortable wearing is fine. If you wear your hair down and tend to play with your hair a lot, I would suggest wearing it up to remove that temptation though.

Do blazers have to be buttoned? My blazer looks better when its unbuttoned because its quite fitted. But I dont want to be considered unprofessional

For women, either way is fine, however, "quite fitted" is going to be an issue. That is not professional.

 

[hh24]

@ajj70
Sorry I think you may have misinterpreted what I meant by a fitted blazer. The blazer fits perfectly at the shoulders (no scrunching or empty space) and does not hug the waist but the side of the blazer does curve in a bit, it is not cut straight down. Can you explain what you mean by unprofessional? I feel like having a well fitted blazer is better than having one that is too loose or not tailored to your size.

 

[ajj70]

@ajj70
Sorry I think you may have misinterpreted what I meant by a fitted blazer. The blazer fits perfectly at the shoulders (no scrunching or empty space) and does not hug the waist but the side of the blazer does curve in a bit, it is not cut straight down. Can you explain what you mean by unprofessional? I feel like having a well fitted blazer is better than having one that is too loose or not tailored to your size.

If your blazer was fit properly, it would look best buttoned. If it is too tight and things are popping out that should not, that is not professional. I'd need a picture to see which one you are talking about, but a blazer should not follow your curves.

 

[hungryhippo23]

If your blazer was fit properly, it would look best buttoned.

I think that's more a matter of personal preference. My blazer fit well, I do not believe that I was "popping out" and I preferred the look of it open. But that's more my personal style.