Women's Interview Clothing (thread #2)

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thesecretgarden said:
I'm thinking about getting these shoes from ecco:

http://www.eccousa.com/shoes/womens/dress/coventry-pump/1818/detail.aspx

They're really, really expensive, but ecco shoes are supposedly so comfortable, they make you feel like you're walking barefoot. I'm a bit worried about the 2 3/4" heel, though. I'm comfortable with my 3" ballroom shoes, but those are designed for dancing. 🙂
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$140 is not too bad for a good pair of heels...you usually get what you pay for and if you want comfort you have to spend a little bit of money.

You should try zappos.com as well. They have a really wide selection of all kinds of shoes. free overnight delivery and free returns.

Here's a pair that similar, but much cheaper ($41), the brand is pretty comfortable too.
And another pair with a smaller heal ($65) if you're worried about that.
 
shemarty said:
I don't usually wear high heels, and I don't really want to have to start on the day of the interview....but...I'm 5'1".

I don't want to get my pants tailored so they're short enough to fit me. I also don't want to stand out for being so short, so I bought a pair of 3 inch heels would boost me to 5'4".

But so many people have said to avoid heels that high. What'd you guys think, is this an appropriately professional looking shoe with a black pantsuit?

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Those heels won't make you 5'4" -- more like 5'3" or a little bit more if you are a true 5'1" (155cm). The pivot point of your foot isn't at your heel!

If you wanted to be 5'4" you should consider a heel with a slight platform.
 
Asp said:
Those heels won't make you 5'4" -- more like 5'3" or a little bit more if you are a true 5'1" (155cm). The pivot point of your foot isn't at your heel!

If you wanted to be 5'4" you should consider a heel with a slight platform.
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I didn't think *that* hard about it. The point was that I wanted to compensate for my shortness, so I went with 3 inch heels even though people have been recommending lower heels.

By the way, I wore them around all day yesterday to break them in, and they hurt like hell. I can't return them because I've worn them... but what do I do now? Maybe it won't be as bad once I add the hose-material socks. Or if I put bandaids on all the places where I got blisters...?
 
SarsMO said:
I wore three inch heels to one of my interviews, and I'm 5'10" without them!!! I say if you can walk in them without looking uncomfortable then go for it (I personally love wearing high heels).
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If you're 5'10" barefoot you are going into some seriously male-intimidating height territory. Hahaha. Go you.

Unless you have runway looks, I don't know if this is something most girls can pull off though, especially for an interview. Some of the male interviewers may be shorter and less feminist than you.
 
thesecretgarden said:
I'm thinking about getting these shoes from ecco:

http://www.eccousa.com/shoes/womens/dress/coventry-pump/1818/detail.aspx

They're really, really expensive, but ecco shoes are supposedly so comfortable, they make you feel like you're walking barefoot. I'm a bit worried about the 2 3/4" heel, though. I'm comfortable with my 3" ballroom shoes, but those are designed for dancing. 🙂
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The price isn't too bad.. I got these Naturalizers: http://www.piperlime.com/browse/product.do?pid=440056002&tid=PLFR1U&ap=6 for ~$70 and they are ridiculously comfortable. They have about a 2 1/2" heel which doesn't appear nearly that high because of the style (I'm already 5'10") but the way I see it, as long as you are comfortable and confident in the shoes, no one is going to notice the heel height as long as the style is appropriate.
 
shemarty said:
I didn't think *that* hard about it. The point was that I wanted to compensate for my shortness, so I went with 3 inch heels even though people have been recommending lower heels.

By the way, I wore them around all day yesterday to break them in, and they hurt like hell. I can't return them because I've worn them... but what do I do now? Maybe it won't be as bad once I add the hose-material socks. Or if I put bandaids on all the places where I got blisters...?
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Did you wear them outside or just around the house? Most places will let you return them if you have only worn them inside. You can always try... if not, try the Dr. Scholl's jelly inserts.. they're clear and fit right around the heel or edge wherever they are rubbing.
 
copperfrog09 said:
Did you wear them outside or just around the house? Most places will let you return them if you have only worn them inside. You can always try... if not, try the Dr. Scholl's jelly inserts.. they're clear and fit right around the heel or edge wherever they are rubbing.
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It rubs where the point of the shoe starts to narrow. On the side of my 4th toe. The actual edge and heel are fairly comfortable. Maybe it's just not enough padding between my toes and the shoe.
 
copperfrog09 said:
Did you wear them outside or just around the house? Most places will let you return them if you have only worn them inside. You can always try... if not, try the Dr. Scholl's jelly inserts.. they're clear and fit right around the heel or edge wherever they are rubbing.
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I wore them outside 🙁 so the heel is a little scuffed from the concrete sidewalk.
 
shemarty said:
It rubs where the point of the shoe starts to narrow. On the side of my 4th toe. The actual edge and heel are fairly comfortable. Maybe it's just not enough padding between my toes and the shoe.
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I find mole skin to be particularly helpful when my shoes are rubbing in just one or two spots. It pads the area a little bit so that there's less friction, but isn't so thick that it's taking up too much room in the shoe. Also, definitely wear them with hose, it helps more than you think it would.

And I agree with what someone else mentioned - most stores will take them back if you haven't worn them outside. I've even rinsed off the bottom of shoes that I have worn outside once and you can't tell and they still let you return them.
 
diosa428 said:
I find mole skin to be particularly helpful when my shoes are rubbing in just one or two spots. It pads the area a little bit so that there's less friction, but isn't so thick that it's taking up too much room in the shoe.
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Hm, I just googled this. I'd never heard of it before, but it seems very logical.
Will purchase some...
 
foster033 said:
$140 is not too bad for a good pair of heels...you usually get what you pay for and if you want comfort you have to spend a little bit of money.

You should try zappos.com as well. They have a really wide selection of all kinds of shoes. free overnight delivery and free returns.

Here's a pair that similar, but much cheaper ($41), the brand is pretty comfortable too.
And another pair with a smaller heal ($65) if you're worried about that.
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Yeah, I think I'm just going to suck it up and buy the ecco shoes. I've been eyeing them for a while. After all, my ballroom shoes were about the same price and quality, and have lasted through many, many hours of dancing! 🙂
 
shemarty said:
I didn't think *that* hard about it. The point was that I wanted to compensate for my shortness, so I went with 3 inch heels even though people have been recommending lower heels.

By the way, I wore them around all day yesterday to break them in, and they hurt like hell. I can't return them because I've worn them... but what do I do now? Maybe it won't be as bad once I add the hose-material socks. Or if I put bandaids on all the places where I got blisters...?
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You don't really need to "compensate" for being 5'1" in the same way Tom Cruise has to compensate for being 5'7". Poor guy.

If you are really in that much pain, you should get a shorter heel, maybe with a slight platform. Otherwise just tape over the blisters, keep wearing the shoes, and I'm sure your feet will adapt to them.
 
Asp said:
If you're 5'10" barefoot you are going into some seriously male-intimidating height territory. Hahaha. Go you.

Unless you have runway looks, I don't know if this is something most girls can pull off though, especially for an interview. Some of the male interviewers may be shorter and less feminist than you.
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I'm 6'0" barefoot and couldn't find any flats I like... so 2 inch heels.

Oh and I can pull if off for sure, don't worry about being taller than people. It's just a fact of my life.
 
rowerlauren said:
I'm 6'0" barefoot and couldn't find any flats I like... so 2 inch heels.

Oh and I can pull if off for sure, don't worry about being taller than people. It's just a fact of my life.
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Agreed. As an awkward middle-schooler I minded, but eventually I gave up and embraced it. When you're not man-hunting, who cares? And when youare, the short ones aren't all that attractive anyway :laugh:
 
Asp said:
You don't really need to "compensate" for being 5'1" in the same way Tom Cruise has to compensate for being 5'7". Poor guy.

If you are really in that much pain, you should get a shorter heel, maybe with a slight platform. Otherwise just tape over the blisters, keep wearing the shoes, and I'm sure your feet will adapt to them.
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I don't want to have to get my pants tailored, and they'll drag on the floor if I don't get tall enough shoes.

I don't know whether the pain is from the height of the heel, because I've worn lower heels that also rub wrong. Maybe it's just a matter of sucking it up for awhile, and then it wont hurt anymore...
 
shemarty said:
Maybe it's just a matter of sucking it up for awhile, and then it wont hurt anymore...
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Largely 🙁 Bandaids are also an option. Less high-tech than moleskin but it helps with the gradually breaking in-part while your feet are still sensitive.
 
shemarty said:
Maybe it's just a matter of sucking it up for awhile, and then it wont hurt anymore...
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Personally, I've thought this before, and it doesn't work too well, you just get blisters.

Do what some of the other ladies have said, moleskin + tape and you'll be fine.
 
brittle said:
Personally, I've thought this before, and it doesn't work too well, you just get blisters.

Do what some of the other ladies have said, moleskin + tape and you'll be fine.
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And bring extra shoes for your tours!
 
shemarty said:
I don't want to have to get my pants tailored, and they'll drag on the floor if I don't get tall enough shoes.

I don't know whether the pain is from the height of the heel, because I've worn lower heels that also rub wrong. Maybe it's just a matter of sucking it up for awhile, and then it wont hurt anymore...
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A few quick thoughts... it sounds like it is the shoe and not the heel. I've owned extremely painful flats and very comfortable heels. Wearing tall heels just makes me tired after a while, but I don't think they're inherently more uncomfortable than low heels. You might try wearing the shoes with thicker socks around the house to help break them in. It will stretch them out a little but not so much they won't fit. I'm known for wearing PJs, socks, and heels around the house while cooking and vacuuming.

Why don't you want to get the pants tailored? I have to get all of my shortened, and it usually is $15 or so per pair. I figure, they're my pants, why not have them altered to fit me? I think they look a lot better when they're the perfect length.
 
copperfrog09 said:
People keep suggesting this, but where do you put your heels? It seems they would look awkward in a small bag or folder 😕
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Also, if my pants are only the right length for me when I'm in high heels, how can I wear sneakers on the tour without my pants dragging on the floor?
 
copperfrog09 said:
People keep suggesting this, but where do you put your heels? It seems they would look awkward in a small bag or folder 😕
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I had a black tote that I put mine in. Also stored an extra pair of pantyhose in it, just in case.

And if you don't want to lug the tote/bag around, some places have rooms where you can keep all of your stuff.
 
shemarty said:
Also, if my pants are only the right length for me when I'm in high heels, how can I wear sneakers on the tour without my pants dragging on the floor?
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haha, eternal conundrum. I know you said you didn't want to get your pants tailored... but it might be a good investment w/ the amount of interviews I suspect you'll be getting 👍

I just wore some clogs when changed shoes, but those wouldn't be much higher than sneaks... then again, I wore skirts, so it didn't matter for me.
 
Alright, here's a question: I have a plain back suit (with skirt or pants) with a fairly high cut on the blazer (meaning not much shirt shows) and I'm having a hard time finding a shirt that doesn't get lost under the blazer and make me look like a funeral procession. All the camis I've tried come down too low and it's not a good look. Button-up collared shirts look a little informal with the blazer. I want something that brightens it up a bit.

Do you guys think a shirt like this: http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=11784&pid=570004&scid=570004002 would be acceptable? If you go to www.gap.com , the opening page shows it with the tie pulled tighter.

Or someone in that last interview attire thread mentioned using a scarf at the neck of a blazer?
 
If you want your shirt to show, you could always wear a normal button down and put the collar of the shirt over the collar of the suit. Some women wear it under, some wear it above. I wore it above because mine, like yours, kinda got lost otherwise. I saw people wear it both ways... looks fine either way.

I've never seen a shirt like the one on your link. If your comfy w/ it, I say its fine. If you want another option, I did see people wear turtlenecks sometimes.

And good plan w/ wanting to brighten up the suit... don't want to look like everyone else. Don't be too loud though... I wore a grey suit and wore a light yellow (kind of canary?) shirt and a baby blue shirt. Pastels work well.
 
Asp said:
If you're 5'10" barefoot you are going into some seriously male-intimidating height territory. Hahaha. Go you.

Unless you have runway looks, I don't know if this is something most girls can pull off though, especially for an interview. Some of the male interviewers may be shorter and less feminist than you.
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I wouldn't say I have "runway looks," but I do have the confidence to pull it off. My first interviewer at my first school was a 75 y/o dr that was about 5'4". I towered over him. It was a confidence booster because he was no longer so intimidating to me, and I think that carried over into my other interviews. I rocked those interviews (and the heels). 😀
 
shemarty said:
Also, if my pants are only the right length for me when I'm in high heels, how can I wear sneakers on the tour without my pants dragging on the floor?
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Safety pins work
 
Ok, so a couple of questions.

Everyone is talking about how we should keep to pastels- personally, I look godawful in pastels (black hair + pale skin + pastels = jaundice). I went suit-shopping today and I bought a regular ol' black pantsuit, 1-button blazer and such. Feminine, but normal. I also bought this shirt:

http://www.express.com/catalog/prod...ntCategoryId=2&categoryId=16&subCategoryId=18

in the teal color. I like the way the silk ruffle looks under the blazer, and of course I'm tucking the shirt in.

Also, in terms of shoes, I'm definitely going to bring my pair of super-scuffed flats for the tour (how does one change into them subtly?) but I did buy a pair of nice, 2ish inch heels otherwise. However, they are pointy.

http://www.aldoshoes.com/eng/storeS...cfm&itemID=61132381&&var=d&ckey=US&colorid=97

What is the argument against pointy shoes? Everyone here seems to be opting for round toe. I'm also about 5'10" and I just like the look of the pointy toe- it's sleeker.

Am I going to look too...something? Any issues you can foresee?
 
Does anyone else not understand half the things in this thread??? Pastels, Flats??
 
LET said:
Ok, so a couple of questions.

Everyone is talking about how we should keep to pastels- personally, I look godawful in pastels (black hair + pale skin + pastels = jaundice). I went suit-shopping today and I bought a regular ol' black pantsuit, 1-button blazer and such. Feminine, but normal. I also bought this shirt:

http://www.express.com/catalog/prod...ntCategoryId=2&categoryId=16&subCategoryId=18

in the teal color. I like the way the silk ruffle looks under the blazer, and of course I'm tucking the shirt in.

Also, in terms of shoes, I'm definitely going to bring my pair of super-scuffed flats for the tour (how does one change into them subtly?) but I did buy a pair of nice, 2ish inch heels otherwise. However, they are pointy.

http://www.aldoshoes.com/eng/storeS...cfm&itemID=61132381&&var=d&ckey=US&colorid=97

What is the argument against pointy shoes? Everyone here seems to be opting for round toe. I'm also about 5'10" and I just like the look of the pointy toe- it's sleeker.

Am I going to look too...something? Any issues you can foresee?
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I have a similar pale issue (especially during the winter living up north), and I've always found I look far better in reds and purples than anything pastel. I don't think it looks less professional as long as it's balanced by a calmish suit.

On a side note I found in a store today a suit of black, white and purple plaid definitely not calm but I think I might get it.
 
LET said:
Ok, so a couple of questions.

Everyone is talking about how we should keep to pastels- personally, I look godawful in pastels (black hair + pale skin + pastels = jaundice). I went suit-shopping today and I bought a regular ol' black pantsuit, 1-button blazer and such. Feminine, but normal. I also bought this shirt:

http://www.express.com/catalog/prod...ntCategoryId=2&categoryId=16&subCategoryId=18

in the teal color. I like the way the silk ruffle looks under the blazer, and of course I'm tucking the shirt in.
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I'm guessing you're East Asian and a winter in color season (cf. Color Me Beautiful). Try icy pastels for your contrast colors.

Teal is fine.. a hot turquoise might be even better.
 
So it sounds okay to wear comfortable shoes on the tour...but when it's cold, can we wear any wintercoat? Or does it still need to be professional looking?
 
What about interviews at REALLY EFFING HOT places? I've got one in Texas in late August (UTMB Galveston, specifically), and am kind of worried about sweating my *ss off on the tour/discussion things. I just bought the greatest pantsuit ever yesterday (from Anne Klein, which I would recommend, but not for people who wear under a size 5-junior pant because you will NOT find anything to fit you! I wear a 5-junior pant and my suit's a 0), and a green button-down to go with it, but I have no idea what to do for the warm weather! Should I look for a matching skirt, or should I just look for a dressy short-sleeved top and deal with the heat from the pants?
 
I am in the same boat as Lainapox...if I get an interview (*fingers crossed*), it will still be very hot. Would it be okay to wear a short sleeve blazer? I haven't looked much...don't want to jinx myself...so I don't know if many dressy short-sleeve blazers are out there. I get hot easily, so I don't want to get all sweaty walking around. Any advice?
 
vbdoc77 said:
Those sleeves would drive me crazy! Cute though. I bet you could pull it off.
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yay!! do you guys think i should wear a shirt underneath? if so, what kind? or just go the way it is shown in the photo? with no shirt underneath? lol its not the kind of suit where oyu can unbutton the 'blazer' and be ok.
 
ar2388 said:
yay!! do you guys think i should wear a shirt underneath? if so, what kind? or just go the way it is shown in the photo? with no shirt underneath? lol its not the kind of suit where oyu can unbutton the 'blazer' and be ok.
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I think you should wear a shirt. You never know if you'll find yourself in a room without AC and will need to take the blazer off entirely for a bit. A simple, elegant shirt will do.
 
LET said:
Ok, so a couple of questions.

Everyone is talking about how we should keep to pastels- personally, I look godawful in pastels (black hair + pale skin + pastels = jaundice). I went suit-shopping today and I bought a regular ol' black pantsuit, 1-button blazer and such. Feminine, but normal. I also bought this shirt:

http://www.express.com/catalog/prod...ntCategoryId=2&categoryId=16&subCategoryId=18

in the teal color. I like the way the silk ruffle looks under the blazer, and of course I'm tucking the shirt in.

Also, in terms of shoes, I'm definitely going to bring my pair of super-scuffed flats for the tour (how does one change into them subtly?) but I did buy a pair of nice, 2ish inch heels otherwise. However, they are pointy.

http://www.aldoshoes.com/eng/storeS...cfm&itemID=61132381&&var=d&ckey=US&colorid=97

What is the argument against pointy shoes? Everyone here seems to be opting for round toe. I'm also about 5'10" and I just like the look of the pointy toe- it's sleeker.

Am I going to look too...something? Any issues you can foresee?
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I don't think you need to stick to pastels. I wore a brown silk top under my jacket and that works fine. Pastels are not so great on me, either, I definitely need more saturated colors.

I think pointy toed shoes are fine...everywhere I went last year, most of the girls had pointy shoes. Sometimes I was the only one wear rounded pumps. I think the rounded pumps looked better with my skirt suit, but I figure you just wear what you want to wear.

Oh, and just go to the bathroom to change shoes-that way you can check on hair & makeup as well.
 
So I was recently shopping for cute flats- I wore 2" heels to my interview personally, but I wanted to buy a pair of flats or lower heels that would be more appropriate for rotations and long days in medical school when I needed to dress professionally. Also, I'm cheap.

I found these at Payless shoes, and I LOVE them:

http://www.payless.com/Catalog/Prod...Type=Adult&Popularity=&DescriptiveColor=Black

Pointy without making my foot look super long (they're already 9.5), plenty of room, very comfortable. If I'd had them before interviews and they matched my suit, I'd probably have worn them.

I wore a pants suit pin striped in a sort of black/grey/brownish scheme and a silky purple button down, conservative necklace, small earrings. I applied and didn't get in before, and that time I wore a black skirt suit combo with a button down. For me, I felt more confident in the pants, so I switched it for my second application cycle.

My hair is long- on some interviews I wore it down and curled it, others I wore it up in a pseudo twist. Of the two, I recommend wearing it up just because there tends to be a lot of walking and opportunity for hair to un-neaten itself before the interview.
 
ar2388 said:
so, my mom has this suit as well, and it looks really nice on me, but i was wondering if it is interview appropriate? its not typical, but i think it still looks professional, no? the skirt is not above my knee like in the other 2 suits i have 🙂. i would wear it without the belt though:
http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/c...000cat980731cat17650731cat17810731cat17840743
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No offense intended, but I think this suit is more appropriate for a social occasion than an interview. For an interview, you want your clothes to enhance your appearance, but not to attract attention to themselves--in other words, keep it conservative and restrained to the point of being dull. Even stuff that you'd really wear to the office on an average day might be a little too fashionable for an interview like this.

The thing about this suit that puts it into the "social" category, besides the retro style of the jacket [which I really like, BTW], is the silky texture of the fabric. You want fabrics that aren't shiny or sparkly, because that says "evening wear." Lightweight wool suiting-type fabrics are the best, because they say "business suit."

For interview clothes, I would recommend you look in places like Lands' End (tailored suit separates), Talbots, Ann Taylor, etc. It might not be the kind of clothing you'd want to wear all the time, but it's the right look for interviews.
 
i hear what you are saying. only point i would like ot make is that the suit is wool. its not shiny or satin-y or anything. its like a herringbone wool design. and i would not wear the belt which is shiny and i just dont like it. lol
 
LET said:
Also, in terms of shoes, I'm definitely going to bring my pair of super-scuffed flats for the tour (how does one change into them subtly?)
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I've noticed a number of questions about what I think of as the Old Shoe-Change Maneuver. I'd be happy to explain how it's done.

First of all, what walking-type shoes should you wear? I know a lot of people go with sneakers, but I've always hated that look--I go with comfortable (rubber-soled) black leather loafers instead, the kind of thing they sell at Easy Spirit, Aerosoles, etc. These blend in a lot more with your suit, and take up less space in your tote bag to boot.

When it's time to change your shoes, just quickly plunk yourself down in a chair, line your good shoes up on the floor in front of you, and change. Pop the walking shoes into your tote bag. Just do this as quickly and nonchalantly as possible--you'll be a pro at it before long. When you're really good, you can do it right in public and no one will even notice.

There are also advanced maneuvers such as the Emergency Non-Seated Shoe Change, but I think they're beyond the scope of this class. 🙂
 
vbdoc77 said:
what is everyone doing for coats over your suit during the winter? i really don't want to freeze during a tour...but don't have anything too professional. suggestions?
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Get a pea coat (J. Crew has really nice ones, but they are very expensive). Try a store like JC Penny or Kohls for cheaper alternatives. Go early in the season, because the good sizes go fast!
 
ar2388 said:
i hear what you are saying. only point i would like ot make is that the suit is wool. its not shiny or satin-y or anything. its like a herringbone wool design. and i would not wear the belt which is shiny and i just dont like it. lol
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Sorry--it looked shiny in the photograph. Must have been the lighting.
 
LET said:
Also, in terms of shoes, I'm definitely going to bring my pair of super-scuffed flats for the tour (how does one change into them subtly?) but I did buy a pair of nice, 2ish inch heels otherwise. However, they are pointy.

http://www.aldoshoes.com/eng/storeS...cfm&itemID=61132381&&var=d&ckey=US&colorid=97

What is the argument against pointy shoes? Everyone here seems to be opting for round toe. I'm also about 5'10" and I just like the look of the pointy toe- it's sleeker.

Am I going to look too...something? Any issues you can foresee?
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Cute shoes! I think you are fine w/ pointy toes... especially because you are wearing pants. I wore a skirt and pointy toes looked bad w/ it.

As for changing shoes... you honestly don't have to do it subtly. I changed shoes at two interviews... at one, everyone changed shoes because the tour was riduculously long, so it didn't matter that you were changing. At another, I was the only one but our tour was right after lunch so I kinda did it under the table.

vbdoc77 said:
So it sounds okay to wear comfortable shoes on the tour...but when it's cold, can we wear any wintercoat? Or does it still need to be professional looking?
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I really don't know how many places actually take you outside. The only places I went outside were at UTMB which is hot anyway, and then at GW we had to run over to the hospital... it was cold when I went there but we were barely outside. If you needed to go outside in the cold, I dunno if your coat matters... its not like your interviewer is giving you the tour, anyhow.

lainapox said:
What about interviews at REALLY EFFING HOT places? I've got one in Texas in late August (UTMB Galveston, specifically), and am kind of worried about sweating my *ss off on the tour/discussion things. I just bought the greatest pantsuit ever yesterday (from Anne Klein, which I would recommend, but not for people who wear under a size 5-junior pant because you will NOT find anything to fit you! I wear a 5-junior pant and my suit's a 0), and a green button-down to go with it, but I have no idea what to do for the warm weather! Should I look for a matching skirt, or should I just look for a dressy short-sleeved top and deal with the heat from the pants?
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haha been there done that... UTMB was hot, and I was there in November! They set it up where there are 2 groups: one goes on the tour in the morning while the others head to interviews, and then after lunch they switch. I got the morning tour so it wasn't as hot. The problem w/ UTMB as I said above is that you walk outside... and their campus is huge (trying to actually find your interviews is fun, too)! I would say you would be fine taking your suit coat off while walking and wearing a short sleeved top... as for if you wanna get a skirt, think about the pantyhose problem too. Man, that place was hot... I remember a guy in my group was from Utah and had a wool suit coat... :laugh: bad idea.
 
lacrossefiend73 said:
I really don't know how many places actually take you outside. The only places I went outside were at UTMB which is hot anyway, and then at GW we had to run over to the hospital... it was cold when I went there but we were barely outside. If you needed to go outside in the cold, I dunno if your coat matters... its not like your interviewer is giving you the tour, anyhow.
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ahh good to know. didn't want put any more money down for a coat that i'd wear a couple times if that.


also, for anyone still looking for a suit at a really affordable price...I got mine at Macy's for around $85 (skirt suit). They had some stylish ones and they were very reasonably priced!
 
house vs god said:
Get a pea coat (J. Crew has really nice ones, but they are very expensive). Try a store like JC Penny or Kohls for cheaper alternatives. Go early in the season, because the good sizes go fast!
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I saw your avatar and was wondering when the hell I posted on this thread. 🙂

This thread both amazes and confuses me. I'm so happy I'm male.
 
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