https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colour-symbolism-and-personal-expression Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 09 May 2026 15:31:48 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colour-symbolism-and-personal-expression#post-655543 Wed, 27 Jun 2012 13:57:16 +0000 tua022012 655543@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the insight. I look forward to reading more from all of you.</p> <p>Let me introduce you some useful materials: <a href="http://interviewquestionsandanswers.biz/us-airways-interview-questions-and-answers/" rel="nofollow">http://interviewquestionsandan.....d-answers/</a></p> <p>Best regards </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colour-symbolism-and-personal-expression#post-648373 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 04:57:55 +0000 tua022012 648373@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi,</p> <p>Thanks very much for this comment. It help me to think about my ideals.</p> <p>Tks again and pls keep posting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colour-symbolism-and-personal-expression#post-648367 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 04:40:01 +0000 Anelis 648367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all the responses ladies! I have decided to go with the blue and this pencil skirt. <a href="http://www.asos.com//ASOS/ASOS-Sexy-Pleat-Side-Ponti-Pencil-Skirt/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=1170588" rel="nofollow">http://www.asos.com//ASOS/ASOS.....id=1170588</a></p> <p>May contemplate getting the red top if I get the job :p </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colour-symbolism-and-personal-expression#post-648093 Sun, 17 Jun 2012 19:34:22 +0000 bj1111 648093@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>what dianthus said. go safe. get the job, break put the red. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colour-symbolism-and-personal-expression#post-648023 Sun, 17 Jun 2012 17:46:53 +0000 Suz 648023@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both are lovely colours. For this position the navy would probably be safest for the interview, but I agree it is frustrating! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colour-symbolism-and-personal-expression#post-647953 Sun, 17 Jun 2012 15:51:27 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 647953@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I worked for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) for years and it is a similar hierarchical and command and control type of environment to the military. Based on my experience, the navy (or more traditional white) would be a better choice for a first interview. Military and para-military organizations do not adopt change quickly and are very conservative ESPECIALLY as it relates to women in the higher ranks. </p> <p>Good luck with the interview. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colour-symbolism-and-personal-expression#post-647937 Sun, 17 Jun 2012 15:16:36 +0000 ironkurtin 647937@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am puzzled by this conversation, but then again I work in entertainment and can wear whatever I want. In fact, dressing up too much for an interview is a "no" where I work!</p> <p>I didn't know oxblood was associated with anything in particular. I think if it's a pop of color underneath a conservative suit it would be very pretty. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colour-symbolism-and-personal-expression#post-647854 Sun, 17 Jun 2012 12:54:15 +0000 Anonymous 647854@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I want to contribute to this conversation ... but I may be too conservative. </p> <p>First, I love the red and would buy the red and wear the red every day. </p> <p>I absolutely hate navy, but for an interview, I would most definitely purchase the navy and wear the navy. After I got the job, I would get rid of the navy top. </p> <p>Best wishes on the interview. Let us know what you finally decided on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colour-symbolism-and-personal-expression#post-647850 Sun, 17 Jun 2012 12:48:31 +0000 Janet 647850@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really think either one is perfectly appropriate -- go with the color that flatters you best and makes you feel confident and fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colour-symbolism-and-personal-expression#post-647822 Sun, 17 Jun 2012 10:36:15 +0000 Scarlet 647822@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really think that this red is fine, but I would ultimately go with the one you will feel more comfortable in for the interview. If red makes you feel more fab and confident, I would wear that, but if the blue feels like you are dressed just right for the situation, then I would go with that one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colour-symbolism-and-personal-expression#post-647788 Sun, 17 Jun 2012 08:20:27 +0000 ManidipaM 647788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If your gut says red, go for it --- blue may read as dependable, but then red looks like the go-getter who never says no and gets things *done*. Dynamic, energetic... you know? You can always tone it down a tad with a good splash of grey or tan. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colour-symbolism-and-personal-expression#post-647759 Sun, 17 Jun 2012 06:37:08 +0000 christieanne 647759@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the dark red too but for the Defense Dept I would go with the blue. You could definitely wear the red to work after you get the job though Best of luck to you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colour-symbolism-and-personal-expression#post-647757 Sun, 17 Jun 2012 06:27:41 +0000 CocoLion 647757@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My gut reaction is that navy is the better choice given it's with the Defense Dept. But are you sure that blouse is navy? it looks cobalt on my screen. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colour-symbolism-and-personal-expression#post-647753 Sun, 17 Jun 2012 06:20:19 +0000 Anelis 647753@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@goldenpig - it's for a graduate position in the Defense department and the interview will take place at the barracks. </p> <p>@Kari and @Mo - might have to go browsing some style blogs for some inspiration on how to combine black and red. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colour-symbolism-and-personal-expression#post-647748 Sun, 17 Jun 2012 06:06:12 +0000 Mo 647748@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A gal who went on a group interview for United Airlines flight attendants with me back in the day wore a red wool skirt suit. Looked pretty sharp, and I think she probably stood out in their minds after a sea of grey and navy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colour-symbolism-and-personal-expression#post-647745 Sun, 17 Jun 2012 06:02:29 +0000 Kari 647745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have quite honestly worn brighter red than that to interviews-cherry red specs, red patterned scarf tucked into a cobalt blue blouse, or red pumps with a tasteful black skirt suit. I wore some of those red pieces (not all at once) in a couple different successful interviews. </p> <p>Personally I love the oxnlood and it really is a muted and professional shade, so I say go for it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colour-symbolism-and-personal-expression#post-647743 Sun, 17 Jun 2012 05:57:36 +0000 goldenpig 647743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What type of job are you interviewing for? I think the oxblood shirt is gorgeous and I wouldn't have a problem wearing that, especially with a black colored suit. I wore a black skirt suit and light blue shirt for my interviews, but now I realize light blue isn't really my color so if I were interviewing today I'd go for the red over the navy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colour-symbolism-and-personal-expression#post-647741 Sun, 17 Jun 2012 05:50:46 +0000 Anelis 647741@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So I have an interview coming up and I was deciding between buying two tops.</p> <p><a href="http://www.asos.com/au/ASOS/ASOS-Shirt/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2359777&#038;SearchQuery=asos%20shirt%20collection&#038;Rf-700=1000&#038;sh=0&#038;pge=0&#038;pgesize=20&#038;sort=-1&#038;clr=Oxblood" rel="nofollow">http://www.asos.com/au/ASOS/AS.....lr=Oxblood</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.asos.com/au/ASOS/ASOS-Shirt/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2359670&#038;SearchQuery=asos%20shirt%20collection&#038;Rf-700=1000&#038;sh=0&#038;pge=0&#038;pgesize=20&#038;sort=-1&#038;clr=Navy" rel="nofollow">http://www.asos.com/au/ASOS/AS.....8;clr=Navy</a></p> <p>Both are exactly the same - one is in oxblood and the other navy. My gut reaction was to go with the navy top because it seemed more professional and less confrontational. But I simply adore the maroonish colour of the oxblood. It then struck me as such a shame that some colours have been imbued with certain characteristics which makes it difficult to wear them in certain contexts.</p> <p>Which brings me to my question - has anyone here ever worn red to an interview? Even in a the rather matte oxblood shade?</p> <p>Would be interesting to hear the comments.<br /> [tinyurl.com/amnestyATT] </p>