https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interview-new-in-suiting Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:07:10 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interview-new-in-suiting#post-2300336 Sat, 07 Jan 2023 00:21:50 +0000 Column 2300336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your wardrobe is sublime, <b>Bijou</b>, as are you in it--even if our accepted/acceptable work uniforms differ. I appreciate staying abreast of what is new. <b>Runcarla</b>--same with your contributions! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interview-new-in-suiting#post-2300209 Fri, 06 Jan 2023 09:03:32 +0000 Bijou 2300209@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When meeting clients for the first time, I tend to dress in a suit. Depending on the organisation I will be a bit more fashion forward or restrained. </p> <p>My recent suits are in finds, I appreciate that the pastel suits are way off the mark in terms of your colour preferences. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interview-new-in-suiting#post-2300020 Thu, 05 Jan 2023 03:19:58 +0000 Carla 2300020@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m out of the world of work, but wanted a suit for the more serious things that come up from time to time. &nbsp;Fell for a suit posted by&nbsp;<b>Suz</b>. &nbsp;It’s made of stretchy fabric so ideal for travel. &nbsp;I suspect it’s not formal enough for the interview (and it’s probably better to source from your closet and items you are already comfortable with, so you can forget about the clothes and do your thing.)</p> <p>Congrats on being chosen for the interview, and best of luck!</p> <p>* I’ve paired the jacket (without the dickie) with navy wide leg crops for a formal mix-and-match look.<br /><b></b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interview-new-in-suiting#post-2300016 Thu, 05 Jan 2023 03:02:13 +0000 Column 2300016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Jenava! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interview-new-in-suiting#post-2300011 Thu, 05 Jan 2023 02:15:21 +0000 Jenava 2300011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just discovered the twins on Instagram. They are so cute! Good luck with your interview! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interview-new-in-suiting#post-2300008 Thu, 05 Jan 2023 01:56:10 +0000 Column 2300008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b></b>Thanks, everyone!<b></p> <p>Rachylou</b>: Yes, PBS Newshour is the right call!</p> <p><b>Isabel </b>and<b> Chewyspaghetti</b>:<b></b> Ooooo; the twins! Glad to know of them!</p> <p><b>Jonesy</b>: I'm not worried about hitting the right note on formality as much as I want to look contemporary (like I live in 2023) while signifying credibility in my decades-long wheelhouse.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>kkards </b>and<b> Angie</b>: This helps. I will go with a jacket. I have a burgundy Hobbs bolero, mixed print burgundy/black Vince shell, and Boden either black pant or skirt, both in current cuts (pant is winter flannel, so will depend on weather) that will work beautifully. This was my first thought, but I wanted to be sure.</p> <p><b>Minaminu </b>and<b> suntiger</b>: Thank you! Yes, I do have dresses--and I thought of them. I could go that direction with a topper, but I think I'm sorted. At least I have back-up! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interview-new-in-suiting#post-2299920 Wed, 04 Jan 2023 19:03:33 +0000 Anonymous 2299920@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you have any dresses that would work? To me they read dressier than seperates.<br /> The column of color with trendy bottoms + topper would work too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interview-new-in-suiting#post-2299887 Wed, 04 Jan 2023 16:10:05 +0000 Minaminu 2299887@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Post pandemic interviews are a mere - everything seems to be more relaxed nowadays and it's so difficult to find an professional/easy outfit! Good luck with the&nbsp;interview, hope it goes well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interview-new-in-suiting#post-2299883 Wed, 04 Jan 2023 15:51:08 +0000 Angie 2299883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What <b>Jonesy</b> and <b>Isabel </b>said.</p> <p>You need a jacket, in my opinion. Not necessarily a suit.&nbsp;</p> <p>Pant suiting is mostly about longer blazers and wider pants at this point. Personally, I prefer jackets shorter, and won't buy into the long jacket trend. I have two very current pant suits and feel like a million bucks in them! I love wide pants too!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interview-new-in-suiting#post-2299847 Wed, 04 Jan 2023 11:49:50 +0000 kkards 2299847@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the idea of a column of color under some kind of topper…I was thinking something like a textured blazer, it gives it a modern but conservative feel&nbsp;<br />good luck&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interview-new-in-suiting#post-2299835 Wed, 04 Jan 2023 05:25:27 +0000 Jonesy 2299835@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the role you are interviewing for (e.g., entry level? mid-level? upper admin/leadership?) also matters in terms of what you should wear--I think there is a link between level of role and expected level of formality and polish, IYKWIM.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interview-new-in-suiting#post-2299833 Wed, 04 Jan 2023 04:52:03 +0000 chewyspaghetti 2299833@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh yeah- I love the twins! Take a look through their social media for inspiration. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interview-new-in-suiting#post-2299807 Wed, 04 Jan 2023 02:47:35 +0000 Isabel 2299807@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Column... I think that geography matters. &nbsp;That type of interview in Boston I think would be very different from one in LA. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>With that said...I really like a wide leg high waist pant in a color. &nbsp;A pant kinda like this. &nbsp;</p> </p> <p>I really like what these two women do.&nbsp;</p> </p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.the-sun.com/lifestyle/5731794/twin-fashion-pros-ways-wear-everyday-clothes/">https://www.the-sun.com/lifest.....y-clothes/</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interview-new-in-suiting#post-2299791 Wed, 04 Jan 2023 02:12:03 +0000 rachylou 2299791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m thinking PBS Newshour or Amanpour…</p> <p>Also: I think that’s very clever re swingy jewellery. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interview-new-in-suiting#post-2299788 Wed, 04 Jan 2023 01:44:15 +0000 Column 2299788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I could use some help looking current in a possible upcoming interview for a think-tank nonprofit. I need to look contemporary, vibrant, and approachable, but interviewers can`t remember the clothes more than they remember me or what I say. Sorbet-colored matching suiting is out (ha ha), but I would wear color in my jacket and/or shell if bottoms were neutral. Obviously a trendy bottom (high waist, wide and/or cropped leg) with high shaft booties would add the trendy component. I would also wear a column of black or brown with a long camel cardigan and some swingy jewelry (I`m a formal person and can be stiff, so movement in my clothing and accessories helps). I`d like to wear what I own, but I`m open to purchasing a piece or more if necessary. Simple sweater and pants not enough; sweater and skirt might be if quality is high, I add a scarf, etc. Any ideas? Can you post looks you think might fit the bill for our modern times? Thanks! </p>