https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help--going-to-a-job-fair--and-donot-have-a-blazer Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 24 May 2026 20:47:48 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help--going-to-a-job-fair--and-donot-have-a-blazer#post-736104 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 18:48:27 +0000 Susie 736104@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The others have given great advice. I work in Human Resources so I've done a number of job fairs. Your pants and blouse are perfectly appropriate. Be outgoing and confident, give a nice handshake and big smile and they will be happy to talk to you- no jacket needed!</p> <p>Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help--going-to-a-job-fair--and-donot-have-a-blazer#post-735915 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 15:37:24 +0000 texstyle 735915@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great advice here - def. the smaller bag, smile and eye contact. A blazer won't make or break your image (and I've interviewed/hired a lot of people in my life). Don't worry, relax, be interested, ask questions about the companies and the specific work they do, and you'll be great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help--going-to-a-job-fair--and-donot-have-a-blazer#post-735823 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 13:22:05 +0000 Transcona Shannon 735823@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ramya - the button up shirt and grey trousers will work just fine. Your watch is lovely and a nice dressy touch. I would use the darker, smaller handbag. Smile, be confident, connect with people - that's what counts at a job fair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help--going-to-a-job-fair--and-donot-have-a-blazer#post-735820 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 13:09:37 +0000 Glory 735820@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the pants and shirt will work very well for the fair. I would go with the smaller bag and the black shoe. Do you have a belt you could add for the pants?Good luck at the fair! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help--going-to-a-job-fair--and-donot-have-a-blazer#post-735791 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 11:54:17 +0000 Mander 735791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think either bag would be fine, but you might prefer the smaller one if it is the type of job fair where you go around to booths in a big conference hall. They can get crowded and you want to minimize whacking people with your bag. Um, not that I speak from experience or anything.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help--going-to-a-job-fair--and-donot-have-a-blazer#post-735766 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 10:35:05 +0000 ramya 735766@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Vildy!!! You are a sweetheart ... Hugs to you :)<br /> Thank you for all the help :)</p> <p>Thanks for all the suggestions looks like I have bigway to improve my work capsule...<br /> Which bag should I take?? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help--going-to-a-job-fair--and-donot-have-a-blazer#post-735762 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 10:23:18 +0000 Vildy 735762@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You'll do great. Your accessories look good to me. Can't tell size. I wouldn't wear as large a bag as in the photo with the Indians. You don't want to convey that you - a bitty thing - will have to struggle not to be eclipsed. OTOH, the world has been turning a long time and it isn't news to anyone that handsome folk start out with a foot in the door. So they'll reflexively believe that you're that much smarter, healthier, more able.... I say, let 'em. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help--going-to-a-job-fair--and-donot-have-a-blazer#post-735756 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 09:46:15 +0000 ramya 735756@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do have nice handbag, (bag lover here),I do have smart big dial watch... Hmmm let me just take the pics and post!<br /> I am now excited </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help--going-to-a-job-fair--and-donot-have-a-blazer#post-735755 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 09:46:03 +0000 LizL 735755@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ramya, I've been to job fairs in the past, and I think that the pants and a button up will be perfect. I belive I wore a sweater and pants to one, and I didn't feel underdressed at all, some people were in jeans. Just look neat and pulled together and smile !! You'll dazzle them with your abilities. Good luck! x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help--going-to-a-job-fair--and-donot-have-a-blazer#post-735754 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 09:44:43 +0000 Vildy 735754@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you a nice looking but conservative leather handbag/laptop bag?<br /> I would skip the tailored vest, did you have one, because they often read as sexy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help--going-to-a-job-fair--and-donot-have-a-blazer#post-735752 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 09:39:42 +0000 ramya 735752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok I suddenly feel.. I donot have anything.. Guess this is what uprouting means :)<br /> I mean back home in India salwar kameez, long Kurta legging, all these are formal wears and appropriate for interview :D<br /> I am used to wearing formal pant and button ups but I guess I donot have any other layers in formal!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help--going-to-a-job-fair--and-donot-have-a-blazer#post-735751 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 09:38:30 +0000 LizL 735751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not an expert at this, but do you have a lightweight jacket that can substitute for a blazer, something you won't be to warm wearing around all day? Like a mid length trench or a short jacket? </p> <p>something like:</p> <p><a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/334543" rel="nofollow">http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/334543</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/314200" rel="nofollow">http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/314200</a></p> <p>Plus they give you extra pockets to put business cards etc... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help--going-to-a-job-fair--and-donot-have-a-blazer#post-735750 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 09:34:52 +0000 Louise 735750@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you have a smart ish waistcoat/ vest you could wear? X </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help--going-to-a-job-fair--and-donot-have-a-blazer#post-735749 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 09:33:55 +0000 ramya 735749@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Caro... Thank you.. All my outer wear is very casual!! And donot know many people here :(</p> <p>Vildy... Those are awesome ideas.. Thank you for boost... I was panicking and you are a help... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help--going-to-a-job-fair--and-donot-have-a-blazer#post-735748 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 09:29:45 +0000 Caro in Oz 735748@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you have a light short coat/trench? Or a knit that has some structure? Or do you know someone who is your size? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help--going-to-a-job-fair--and-donot-have-a-blazer#post-735747 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 09:28:44 +0000 Vildy 735747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How about a conservative looking scarf, to be equivalent of male necktie.<br /> Some people posit that a pair of conservative gold earrings are female authority symbols.<br /> Nice watch?<br /> Otherwise, smile - it's often about who they might be comfortable having lunch with in the executive dining room, etc. And convey interest in them. It's nice for them to have smart people - you! - take time to acknowledge/respect them by their attitudes. My best guess is that they often hate these affairs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help--going-to-a-job-fair--and-donot-have-a-blazer#post-735744 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 09:07:02 +0000 ramya 735744@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am wearing a button up and a formal pant. But I donot have a blazer!!!!<br /> What do I do????</p> <p>Here is the button up and gray formal pant I am planning to wear.. (Not sure if you can see the pant has small black checks)<br /> My watch Gift from hubby<br /> My bags - brown or metal grey with shoe options...</p> <p>Also this is a beige blazer I have, I think its too casual:( </p>