https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-potential-new-job Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:40:06 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-potential-new-job#post-2258448 Fri, 08 Apr 2022 16:34:52 +0000 Angie 2258448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like others, my suggestion is to keep your dress code smart casual. Add your personal stamp!&nbsp;</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-potential-new-job#post-2258447 Fri, 08 Apr 2022 16:34:40 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2258447@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope this link works—and that you find it funny <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cbpme0LFhft/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/reel.....MyMTA2M2Y=</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-potential-new-job#post-2258418 Fri, 08 Apr 2022 11:34:49 +0000 Anonymous 2258418@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd think sticking to skirts and dresses due to the weather, but in more casual fabrics like cotton and linen. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-potential-new-job#post-2258414 Fri, 08 Apr 2022 11:03:12 +0000 kkards 2258414@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The company is by nature a casual brand (think camping gear) but I still want to be professional. <br /><div>Well…if indeed this is a camping gear company, I’d lean to clean and put together but casual.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;And I’d ask if this company also makes apparel, as many do &nbsp;(the north face, Patagonia, Marmot, REI, to name a few ) , than I would dress in clothing that is, or looks the a casual day version of that brand. &nbsp;I’m also a big fan of simply asking who ever is coordinating your visit what they general vibe is, and more specifically what do people actually where to the office. &nbsp;<br /></div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-potential-new-job#post-2258409 Fri, 08 Apr 2022 10:10:03 +0000 Staysfit 2258409@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For training, my suggestion is to treat is like an extended interview although perhaps a bit more casual and very comfortable so you do not need to fidget with your clothing and can pay attention to the training and the people around you. &nbsp;Even though you have this job, they do not know you well yet, and you do not know them well either. &nbsp;It is still a more formal time and first impressions in person are very important. &nbsp;I have learned that some people appear very different in person than when remote, and for those that I had not met in person previously, the first in person meeting can feel surreal and the impressions I had from a video feed can be changed (positively or negatively) by the in person impression. &nbsp;If the people interviewing you wore smart casual, than smart casual should be fine, however, I would err on the side of caution.</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-potential-new-job#post-2258397 Fri, 08 Apr 2022 06:21:59 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2258397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wait, is this for the interview? Cause I thought it was for the 2-week training program in the office. </p> <p>For an interview, you don’t want anything distracting. No dangly earrings or flashy belt buckles. If you want to show your personality sartorially at a follow-up interview, wear a fancy barrette on the back of your head, or put a pin on your bag, or wear shoes with cute socks under your full-length pants or maybe wear a monochromatic belt in the same color as your pants. </p> <p>Once you have the job and are doing the training, I’d still keep it simple, sweetie, with just one “extra” piece like those I posted earlier added to an otherwise basic outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-potential-new-job#post-2258389 Fri, 08 Apr 2022 03:00:29 +0000 Zaeobi 2258389@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Even for a creative position, I'd err on the side of caution (interview is usually one level up from what you'd expect to be wearing on the job, in my experience) - but you never know what people usually wear in the office until you get there! </p> <p>So I'd recommend a smart casual look with a third piece in your bag 'just in case' (i.e. the 'modest blouse, slacks &amp; flats' look that @chewy mentioned, but with a 'cheery topper' or 'hammered jewellery' waiting in your bag, as @SF &amp; @rachy suggest). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-potential-new-job#post-2258385 Fri, 08 Apr 2022 02:51:40 +0000 Anonymous 2258385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’d dress Smart Casual. &nbsp;That can mean pants, dark or white non-distressed jeans with louse and blazer or a casual dress or skirt. &nbsp;I would not wear sneakers, but real shoes, probably flat or wedges. &nbsp;Color. &nbsp; Nothing too body con or flashing a lot of skin. &nbsp;Make sure that you look good sitting down. Wishing you the best. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-potential-new-job#post-2258359 Thu, 07 Apr 2022 22:54:06 +0000 rachylou 2258359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If it’s actually camping gear, I’d wear the fanciest clothes REI has got. Like I worked at the Hipster Cactus Boutique. Cotton skirt, cute blouse, funky hand-tooled leather shoes. Hand hammered jewellery.</p> <p>I worked at REI for two weeks, full disclosure </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-potential-new-job#post-2258351 Thu, 07 Apr 2022 22:16:18 +0000 Indigoprint 2258351@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chewyspaghetti recently posted a pretty fab looking linen dress that looks professional but cool and comfortable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-potential-new-job#post-2258341 Thu, 07 Apr 2022 21:41:32 +0000 chewyspaghetti 2258341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think you can go wrong with slacks, a modest blouse and flats. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-potential-new-job#post-2258335 Thu, 07 Apr 2022 21:24:20 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2258335@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I won’t jinx you with premature congrats, but I wish you the best! </p> <p>Can you show or tell us anything about your style, likes &amp; dislikes? </p> <p>I’d go with a midi skirt, a simple (unlike this black one) monochrome top, and über-sensible shoes, Or maybe I’d do sturdy pants and a wispy third piece/topper. Or throw the topper over a simple “essential” dress. Basically one “unexpected” piece and the rest all business/essentials. But that’s me.</p> <p>Otoh, Christine’s back to the office with the cheery red blazer would be a different route and also very good. </p> <p>On the third hand, I remember going to an MLA conference once and being stunned at the sleek navy suits the grad students and young profs wore. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-potential-new-job#post-2258331 Thu, 07 Apr 2022 21:13:42 +0000 Melaine 2258331@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Guys it has been awhile. I’m a rare commentor, frequent lurker, and haven’t made a post in a loooong time. I have a new dressing situation that has come up and I really need your expert advice.<br /> So I am about to turn 40, mom of three kids ages 15, 15, and 10. I have been working freelance from home, teaching preschool 2 days a week and homeschooling my kids basically for the last 11 years. I recently applied for a remote position that I thought was a long shot, but I have gone through two interviews and was told in a follow up call that I was their top choice at the time. I am supposed to get a call back next week. </p> <p>IF this job works out, I will be working remote but I will need to be on site for a couple weeks of training. This is totally new territory for me. I would be working as an in-house copywriter. The company is by nature a casual brand (think camping gear) but I still want to be professional. At the same time, I feel like writing is a creative career, so I don’t want to be too boring! So what kind of outfits should I wear if I go on site for training or appear in person for a follow up interview (so far it’s just been via zoom)? I’m also in the Deep South so it’s already like summer practically. Please advise me! </p>