I don't know about that. A "clackidy-clack" heel may annoy some, but if it goes with the suit, it goes with the suit. I'd rather be more confident in my entire look than settle for a shoe that I'm not comfortable with. And it's also true that a high heel that doesn't click is really disconcerting to wear.
Just get some heel silencers. They likely wouldn't work on a narrow stiletto type heel, but would work just fine for thicker heels.
Part of what I'm saying is, the click of the heel is both familiar (so I know my steps are sure) and feminine to me, as much a part of the ensemble as the tailored suit and the eyeliner. There's a time for rubber/silent soles, but I'm not going to make the interview one of them.
+1 totally agree. There is power in the click of a heel.
I vote for the patent heels. I have almond toe patent heels and I think they look super cute! I think its a good way to make a standard interview ensemble a little more interesting and I've gotten compliments from fellow interviewees too.
So, with an interview now looming, last weekend I went out and prowled stores in earnest. I found this one outfit at Talbots that I really like, but I'm still a little unsure. It fits me very well and doesn't look slinky or anything, it's just not as stodgy as the usual business suit attire. Bear in mind I am 32 and curvy, and would rather look like a well-dressed middle-aged woman. I just don't want to look like a politician's wife.
What do you guys think?
Jacket and Skirt, I'd be looking at both in the blue color.
Thanks for the feedback! I've still been hankering for a medium to darker grey/charcoal suit but so far haven't found the right one. I am terribly fond of this shade of blue, though, and it does suit my coloring. I'm hoping that it won't look too out of season, as the heaviness of the wool fabric does somewhat belie the springlike color. I'm keeping it (with tags on, returnable) as a standby if I can't find anything I like better. 🙂
I'm firmly of the opinion that for an interview as important as medschool you should wear a true suit. The jacket and pants/skirt should match exactly - same brand, fabric, dye lot, etc. Otherwise it's just a nice professional outfit that coordinates (and may look perfectly lovely). I'm not sure how set in stone this is, but in my mind there's a distinct difference in formality between a true suit and a coordinated set. I don't think a coordinated set is inappropriate, per se, it's just not as formal.
Thank you! I am still a little nervous but overall very happy with it. Especially because it's very warm, without being bulky, and then I won't have to deal with a coat.
I think flats are fine, as long as they're formal enough looking in terms of material and don't look like casual slipper-type cutesy shoes. I have odd feet that look very unflattering in flats, otherwise I wish I could wear them. If you could find the right shoe with just a 3/4-1" heel that might be just perfect, and a wedge heel is much more stable. Teetering around in unstable/uncomfortable shoes is just one less thing you want to be nervous about on interview day! 😀
Is a sheath dress + blazer appropriate? The dress is black cotton (as is the blazer) with a high neck. I'm not too concerned about the length - it hits right at the knee when I'm sitting. It looks like this dress except with a collar instead of a round neck..
Also, I was planning on carrying around a pair of flats for the tour part (just in case it's long!).. this is generally okay, right?
If you think it looks appropriate, go for it! The length on that picture looks fine to me. Bringing along a pair of flats is fine, although I personally haven't had to do that... are you planning to bring it in your suitcase?
I've only seen one girl wear a dress at the nine interviews I've been to. However, I thought she looked great and professional, and I don't think it impacted her negatively at all. I think the general advice you get on SDN is to play it super safe (long sleeved white or blue collared button-down shirt + conservative-colored matching suit sets only), but honestly, I don't think most adcoms are as strict or judgmental as we make them out to be.
That is fairly vivid - if the color in the photo is accurate. How is the blazer styled... does much of the shirt show or just a bit? I would want to keep that much color limited to a relatively small visual dose.
There's nothing wrong with females wearing tight clothing. Don't be such a hater. 👎
OMG how scary!!! It's funny, I actually insisted on bringing my suit in a garment bag on the plane with me because I was afraid of the airport losing my checked bag (they have lost my luggage before!!!).
