https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-emergency-1 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:27:28 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-emergency-1/page/2#post-1086090 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 14:50:55 +0000 Thistle 1086090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like you are set!&nbsp; Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-emergency-1/page/2#post-1086087 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 14:49:11 +0000 Suz 1086087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like a great choice. Crossing fingers for you!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-emergency-1/page/2#post-1086085 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 14:48:11 +0000 shiny 1086085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey there, I went with the blue/cream paisley l/s blouse, gray dress slacks, funky black ponte knit blazer with 3/4 sleeves (allowing blouse to show), and blue suede booties. I felt comfortable and confident and I think it struck the right note, though I probably would have been just as fine in the originally planned black pants suit, as the place was not as casual as I have seen at many high tech companies. I didn't see anyone wearing jeans, for example. So a black pants suit would have been appropriately "slightly overdressed" whereas a matching suit and skirt with oxford shirt and pumps would have been overkill…&nbsp;</p> <p>The interview room had the AC pumped up high, on a cold day, so I am very glad I opted for the ponte knit blazer instead of the suit jacket, as I definitely needed the extra warmth!</p> <p>Thank you all for your advice and help!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-emergency-1/page/2#post-1084739 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 13:09:53 +0000 Anonymous 1084739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good luck, Jennifer! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-emergency-1/page/2#post-1084733 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 12:57:14 +0000 Stuti 1084733@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Still suit for interview and then whatever.<br /> Good luck </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-emergency-1/page/2#post-1084636 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 07:41:40 +0000 Caro in Oz 1084636@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good luck. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-emergency-1/page/2#post-1084559 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 04:50:24 +0000 Suz 1084559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have lots of great dresses, and you rock a dress and jacket like nobody's business,&nbsp;so I'd be inclined to go that route if you can come up with a combo you love. But either way, you'll look great. Good luck, and let us know how it goes!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-emergency-1/page/2#post-1084486 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 03:05:30 +0000 Ariadne 1084486@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd go with the dress and blazer, just in case it really is a test for cultural fit that you'll fail if you wear a suit. &nbsp;Why risk it? </p> <p>Tons of luck! So nice to see you :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-emergency-1/page/2#post-1084359 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 01:16:12 +0000 Day Vies 1084359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I certainly understand your desire to hit the right note. I think this leaves room for a trendier top (have fun with either a bolder print or a bolder color) You may also apply the same technique to your shoe or belt choice. Switch to a skirt and go with colored hose in a dark neutral -- I am crushing on berry tones right now. I definitely think you should go with suit-like pieces and creating an unmatched suit makes it casual but still nods toward the seriousness of the meeting. Good luck!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-emergency-1/page/2#post-1084352 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 01:11:14 +0000 Anonymous 1084352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shiny, I have no advice but hope the interview goes well. They would be so lucky to have you as an employee. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-emergency-1/page/2#post-1084348 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 01:09:29 +0000 anne 1084348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shiny -&nbsp;All the best!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-emergency-1#post-1084345 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 01:05:23 +0000 Anonymous 1084345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shiny, I would leave funky for when you actually get the job. I much rather look generic in a suit that covered up in a lot of flair. That is just going to distract them from seeing YOU and what you bring to the table.<br /> I am heavily involved in recruting for my organization. The average folk does not get "flair" in this context. Trust me, I am always advocating for the ones with the riskier wardrobe choices, while my colleagues go WTH!<br /> Sorry, pleater moto jacket does not sound like a great idea to me. Wear the suit with a less formal top and call it a night. Best of luck tomorrow. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-emergency-1#post-1084338 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 00:59:37 +0000 viva 1084338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you should wear what you are most comfortable in. That will allow you to perform best in the interview, and that is what will matter most. And since you are comfortable being on the slightly overdressed end of things, I am sure you'll be fine with what you choose.<br />That said, there are plenty of ways to loosen up a black suit, with sleeve-scrunching, funky jewelry, or that moto jacket. I'd probably start with your planned outfit and make slight adjustments rather than starting all over. <br />Good luck!!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-emergency-1#post-1084327 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 00:53:57 +0000 shiny 1084327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do have funky bags but I've learned with interviewing that a certain bag I have works best, because it is big enough for a folder and notepad, and even an iPad too, to keep copies of resume, and my list of questions to ask, and all that. If I keep that in a folder I carry in addition to the handbag, it's too much to juggle and I am apt not to feel very graceful in that crucial moment when you have to rise up out of the chair in the reception area, to shake the hiring manager's hand. (Yes, I've dropped everything all over the place).&nbsp;</p> <p>The bag I'm using - I got it at H&amp;M!! For like $10!! It looks great.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-emergency-1#post-1084306 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 00:47:22 +0000 Jjsloane 1084306@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dress and blazer or follow Zap's advice. They probably don't realize the tizzy they sent you into and were only trying to alleviate stress for anyone who may not have a suit option. Wear what you are confident in and it will not be an issue either way. Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-emergency-1#post-1084279 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 00:35:48 +0000 londonkiwi (now back in NZ) 1084279@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dress and blazer sounds like a good compromise - but do wear what you feel confident in.&nbsp; Do you have or can you borrow a handbag in a really funky out there colour or a statement necklace to wear.</p> <p>The cropped moto could be a good option too.</p> <p>Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-emergency-1#post-1084227 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 00:12:00 +0000 shiny 1084227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nope, that's not it!</p> <p>More I think about it, more this is just silly. Business casual is so vague and broad.&nbsp;I have worked at startups where you could wear shorts and flip flops, and that was business casual. </p> <p>Reality is, I've always been more comfortable being slightly overdressed no matter what the code is.&nbsp;I think I may just run with my original plan, maybe add in a fun, non-stuffy&nbsp;accessory.&nbsp;&nbsp;I can always take the suit jacket off.&nbsp;</p> <p>Actually I am tempted to just wear my F21 cropped pleather moto jacket instead of the suit jacket, to funk it up. I'd totally do that if this was an interview with a startup. But it's not a startup. That's why it's so confusing.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-emergency-1#post-1084216 Wed, 13 Nov 2013 23:59:56 +0000 Mochi 1084216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>(I'm not asking you to confirm this, but it would be funny if this were a rather large tech company with the initials MW. Yes, they are pretty casual there. Not me but I know loads of people who work there. Best of luck with the interview!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-emergency-1#post-1084194 Wed, 13 Nov 2013 23:47:32 +0000 shiny 1084194@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Susie, I am thinking you are right. This company is apparently all about "cultural fit." I feel like this is a test.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm leaning towards dress + blazer, but I have a couple other options picked out.&nbsp;I will give myself plenty of time tomorrow to get dressed, and to&nbsp;decide which I feel most confident in!&nbsp;</p> <p>I will wear the pants suit at next week's interview - that one definitely requires a suit.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-emergency-1#post-1084187 Wed, 13 Nov 2013 23:41:48 +0000 shiny 1084187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I tried it all on, sorry no one here to take pics. I don't know, something seemed "off" to my eyes. The pant suit slacks are cut differently than the others. Or maybe it is the suit jacket which is too classic for the other pants? I just feel frumpy in those combos.&nbsp;</p> <p>Regardless, I think I am either going to just go ahead and wear the suit, or I am going to go with a dress + blazer combo.&nbsp;</p> <p>On the job (if I get it) I'd be wearing jeans or sweater dresses, I am betting and from what I hear about the company. </p> <p>It's just frustrating because I've seriously curbed my fashion budget for a long time now, first because of kids in college, more recently because I knew I was going to wind up laid off. As soon as I land a job, I'm going on a major shopping binge! &nbsp;The only thing I bought lately was this dang suit!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-emergency-1#post-1084184 Wed, 13 Nov 2013 23:39:05 +0000 Angie 1084184@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Outfit sounds fab, Jennifer - black jacket with non-matching trousers.&nbsp;You're going to look great and be confidant. Good luck.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-emergency-1#post-1084177 Wed, 13 Nov 2013 23:35:58 +0000 Susie 1084177@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like your ideas on the options with different pants. Do you have a simple sweater (rather than traditional blouse) that you could pair with the herringbone pants and blazer? If not, the gray pants and blue booties sound nice. </p> <p>Since they specifically said a suit isn't necessary I don't think you should wear one.&nbsp;Attire can be one of those things used to judge 'fit' and, right or wrong, you could be seen as not fitting in to their more casual environment. Some could go so far as to&nbsp;believe that&nbsp;you don't follow directions! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-emergency-1#post-1084151 Wed, 13 Nov 2013 23:03:39 +0000 pil 1084151@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The charcoal pants and blue pumps sound great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-emergency-1#post-1084150 Wed, 13 Nov 2013 23:03:25 +0000 celia 1084150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Shiny, nice to see you.<br />The last two outfits sound very nice to me. Do you have any preference for those ones? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-emergency-1#post-1084149 Wed, 13 Nov 2013 23:02:08 +0000 karymk 1084149@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wear the planned outfit. &nbsp;Just because they are business attire doesn't change the interview attire protocol too much. &nbsp;You can use the suit but wear a knit top underneath, and a more casual shoe or bootie. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-emergency-1#post-1084147 Wed, 13 Nov 2013 23:01:09 +0000 shiny 1084147@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Unfrumped - I will definitely scrunch and display a peek of paisley sleeve! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-emergency-1#post-1084146 Wed, 13 Nov 2013 22:59:30 +0000 shiny 1084146@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm rustling through my closet and my options :-)</p> <p>I could swap out the black pants for charcoal gray pants instead; that'll work with the paisley blouse.&nbsp;Those have a shorter hem so that also opens up my shoe options too. It's cold here so I probably want booties, not pumps.&nbsp;Oooh… I could wear my blue suede booties! Those go with the paisley blouse!!!</p> <p>I also have a pair of slacks with fine herringbone type pattern… could go with the black blazer… I think those would be too busy with a paisley blouse. I could go with a white blouse and&nbsp;red pumps..&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-emergency-1#post-1084141 Wed, 13 Nov 2013 22:55:33 +0000 pil 1084141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No suggestions, but good to 'see' you and good luck with the interview! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-emergency-1#post-1084140 Wed, 13 Nov 2013 22:54:03 +0000 Diana 1084140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd probably do what Zap suggests and go for a mismatched suit.&nbsp;&nbsp; Probably keep the black trousers and swap out the jacket for a different color.&nbsp; Make sure the blouse + pants works on its own; that way if you feel too stuffy/formal, you can ditch the jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-emergency-1#post-1084136 Wed, 13 Nov 2013 22:51:40 +0000 Makrame 1084136@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the idea of the mismatched jacket and pants - definitely less formal than a traditional matching dark suit. </p> <p>Good luck!</p>