https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interview-outfit-need-help-with-pre-ylf-suit Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:12:43 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interview-outfit-need-help-with-pre-ylf-suit#post-94234 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 03:32:59 +0000 yublocka 94234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Alecia, there was a question I wanted to ask about wearing as separates...but I might move that into another thread a bit later, just writing it down so I don't forget!!</p> <p>Angie thanks for confirming pants are the way to go. I just tried them on again and have to admit that the photo is making them appear a bit longer than they actually are (maybe the angle of the camera). So I'm about to go and get them taken down I think....its just distracting me looking at it!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interview-outfit-need-help-with-pre-ylf-suit#post-94218 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 02:47:11 +0000 Angie 94218@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My word! Another shoe twin! Tam! Wooohooo! We are samies.</p> <p>Okay – this is what I think:</p> <p>o Love the shorts best! But not for the interview :0(</p> <p>o Must wear pants suit for interview. There is no doubt in my mind. Even at a suspect PPL, you pass by the skin of your teeth!!!</p> <p>Love the pattern mixing.</p> <p>Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interview-outfit-need-help-with-pre-ylf-suit#post-94190 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:23:58 +0000 yublocka 94190@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for feedback ALecia and Niva!!! Any final votes for pant length??? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interview-outfit-need-help-with-pre-ylf-suit#post-94016 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:06:43 +0000 Alecia 94016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tam, what a great suit! I love all your custom stuff. For the interview, I vote for the pants, though I think all the pieces are great. (You should think about wearing them as separates sometime, too.) I like the skirt at the longer length. I'll be interested to see where things land regarding the pant length. I'm fairly certain Angie will say that they should be longer. I sometimes wear my pants around this length because I'm still working out my ideal heel height/pant situation. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interview-outfit-need-help-with-pre-ylf-suit#post-94008 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:51:54 +0000 Vani 94008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tam, late vote sorry but another vote for the pants I think the length is ok and not too distracting. I wouldn't go out in a rush to get them hemmed right away.</p> <p>Perhaps not for the interview but I'm totally digging the shorts look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interview-outfit-need-help-with-pre-ylf-suit#post-94006 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:49:20 +0000 yublocka 94006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*bumping for input on pant length*</p> <p>If I need to get these altered I'll have to try and do it tomorrow. Or is current length passable?? Argh!!! </p> <p>Meanwhile I'm sitting here resisting theurge to go to sleep. I start night-shift tomorrow night so to acclimatise I am trying to stay up until at least 3am tonight. Maybe I need another cuppa (sorry if I'm rambling!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interview-outfit-need-help-with-pre-ylf-suit#post-93863 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:24:22 +0000 yublocka 93863@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all the feedback!! Joy I haven't worn the jacket with a belt. Iam just not a belter (no waist). I admire those who pull the look off though!!</p> <p>Seems like pants it is. That means I don't have to worry about bare legs vs tights, which is a relief. What about pant length....should I get them taken down???</p> <p>Thanks for all your help!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interview-outfit-need-help-with-pre-ylf-suit#post-93756 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:49:42 +0000 Anonymous 93756@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm also voting for the jacket and pants combo as the most flattering and like the blouse with the suit. I like the shoes too but wonder if they make the pants just a tad too short for PPL. It's close, so maybe others will chime in with what they think.<br /> When you wear the jacket buttoned with the skirt, have you ever tried belting the jacket?<br /> I like the skirt on the shorter side on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interview-outfit-need-help-with-pre-ylf-suit#post-93750 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:18:03 +0000 Tanya 93750@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great pieces Tam! I would definitely go for jacket and the pants combo, I feel that it is always better to err on the more conservative side for interviews. Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interview-outfit-need-help-with-pre-ylf-suit#post-93722 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:01:30 +0000 Kristen 93722@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The top and suit are great together; love the pattern mixing and colors!</p> <p>The shorter skirt is better, but I would probably go with the pants; they're just more flattering on you. The shorts are cool and very you, but I think too edgy for an interview.</p> <p>Love the shoes! Good luck. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interview-outfit-need-help-with-pre-ylf-suit#post-93714 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:42:42 +0000 rute 93714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the suit, the skirt and the shorts, however for the interview I would not wear the jacket with the shorts, I would choose the pants (more powerful)! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interview-outfit-need-help-with-pre-ylf-suit#post-93705 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 07:14:44 +0000 Kari 93705@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the pattern mixing with the Boden top and the herringbone suit pattern. I like that it's subtle (and interview appropriate) but fun!</p> <p>I don't see anything looking too tight from the pictures you took, but I'm really torn on which bottom I prefer. I'm kind of a skirt girl myself &amp; have never worn shorts to an interview, so I guess my preference is for skirts or pants. What do you feel most comfortable in, though?</p> <p>The Fly London pumps look great!</p> <p>Lots and lots of luck to you for your interview! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interview-outfit-need-help-with-pre-ylf-suit#post-93699 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 06:08:22 +0000 RoseandJoan 93699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the skirt for the interview Tam, but I do prefer the shortened length. I'm most drawn to the shorts as they really fit your style.</p> <p>The pattern of the shirt and the skirt work well to my eye and the heels are lovely.</p> <p>Good luck in your interview, I'm crossing my fingers for so many people on the forum I fear they may lock!</p> <p>On a side note I wonder if shiny will have a suit made in Hong Kong. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/interview-outfit-need-help-with-pre-ylf-suit#post-93697 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 05:44:42 +0000 yublocka 93697@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello (again), one more question from me....</p> <p>Next Thurs I have an interview at a hospital in Melbourne. I'm a bit meeh about the whole thing because I applied for 4-5 hospitals and only got one interview, and the interview that I *did* get is at the only place that doesn't offer phone interviews for interstate applicants. Grrr. So I'm not feeling positive about getting the job, but I figure its an excuse for a trip down to Melbourne, so why not.</p> <p>Anyway one good thing is that it gives me a chance to wear the suit I got made in Vietnam for the first time. This is a pre-ylf suit, so I'm hoping it passes the ylf eye! Its a grey herringboney pattern with a pinstripe through it (if that makes sense). 5 pieces: jacket, pants, skirt, shorts. Now I wish I had gotten a vest made too!!!</p> <p>Pictured below is how I'm thinking of wearing it - with the Boden top, and the Fly London shoes (that I copied from Angie and a few other gals!)*</p> <p>I'm a bit freaked out because I haven't been to an interview in about 5 years! Specific questions I have are:<br /> 1) I can't decide if I should wear the pants or the skirt?<br /> 2) Is the skirt too long? (shown in 2 lengths below)<br /> 3) Are the pants too short??? (they are hemmed for flats)<br /> 5) Are the shorts too tight? (I've obviously gained since they were made as they weren't as tight back then!!!)<br /> 6) Do the prints of the suit and the top clash? Are the top and shoes not conserative enough for an interview???</p> <p>Here are the different suit pieces:</p> <p>Jacket + Pant:<br /> - Jacket done up: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/3918018627/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/3918018627/</a><br /> - Jacket open: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/3918803106/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/3918803106/</a><br /> - Side on: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/3918019307/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/3918019307/</a><br /> - Pants length (1 inch from floor): <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/3918837626/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/3918837626/</a></p> <p>Jacket + skirt:<br /> - Skirt - true length: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/3918803776/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/3918803776/</a><br /> - Skirt - pulled up to make shorter: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/3918019991/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/3918019991/</a><br /> - Side on: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/3918020411/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/3918020411/</a></p> <p>Jacket + shorts:<br /> - Shorts + blouse: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/3918801224/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/3918801224/</a><br /> - Back view: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/3918801660/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/3918801660/</a><br /> - Shorts + jacket: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/3918017741/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/3918017741/</a><br /> - Even then I was into fun linings: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/3918802342/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/3918802342/</a></p> <p>Print detail:<br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/3918020959/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/3918020959/</a></p> <p>*Not sure if I mentioned I got these, but as soon as I heard I had the interview I freaked that I had no heeled shoes to wear and bought them from Amazon. Perfect fit and amazingly comfortable for heels - thanks Angie!!!</p> <p>Sorry for the long post, I have so many questions here!!!</p> <p>tam </p>