https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/job-interview-outfit-1 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:59:11 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/job-interview-outfit-1#post-1755053 Tue, 29 Nov 2016 15:32:07 +0000 JAileen 1755053@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Astrid, that's what my brother did. He got a master's degree and was a reference librarian for years. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/job-interview-outfit-1#post-1755051 Tue, 29 Nov 2016 15:28:37 +0000 Angie 1755051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Astrid, I can see you wear dark separates with a skirt or pair of trousers, blue blouse and black oxfords.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/job-interview-outfit-1#post-1755026 Tue, 29 Nov 2016 14:18:37 +0000 Astrid 1755026@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>El Cee, thanks. I do like the loafer suggestion, although I haven't found a pair that worked on my feet yet. The easiest solution would probably be to get something similar to my Gabor lace-ups (mine are still wearable for everyday stuff but too worn out for everything else). </p> <p>Thanks Harmonica and Rachylou. </p> <p>Thanks Tulle - I definitely need to buy a blouse too! I don't have anything suitable that would look fine with or without the blazer. I definitely want some color and/or pattern, but of course it can't be too busy or casual either. </p> <p>Thanks Angie and UmmLila, you're right about the blazer/jacket. And yes, leaning traditional would be a good idea I think. </p> <p>JAileen, I'm not quite sure how your system translates to Germany, but I think yes? I'm going to have a master's degree. </p> <p>Dottie, those pieces look great! Good luck to your daughter.</p> <p>BrieN, if they were comfortable, why not. But I need to be able to walk in them, I don't want to look like I'm playing dress-up in my mum's shoes (and I never wear heels).</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/job-interview-outfit-1#post-1754940 Tue, 29 Nov 2016 03:21:59 +0000 BrieN 1754940@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Would you consider a mary jane with just a bit of a heel for your "dressier" shoe? &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/job-interview-outfit-1#post-1754890 Tue, 29 Nov 2016 01:08:29 +0000 Dottie 1754890@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations! &nbsp;My 21 year old daughter and I just went shopping for an interview outfit for her this past weekend. &nbsp;We were successful at Loft and everything was 50% off. &nbsp;We bought the gray pencil skirt, the flutter sleeve top in 3 different colors so she could switch them out as she liked, and the black blazer.</p> <p>P.S. She is interviewing for graduate school in the medical field, but I think the outfit we chose could translate to many professional interviews.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/job-interview-outfit-1#post-1754887 Tue, 29 Nov 2016 00:51:26 +0000 JAileen 1754887@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Astrid, are you fnishing grad school to be a librarian? I think Angie's suggestion is right on. If you have the interview and then get one of the jobs, then you'll see what is appropriate. It might be more casual, but I think it's best to err on the conservative side for an interview. At the very least it shows you're serious about the job. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/job-interview-outfit-1#post-1754882 Tue, 29 Nov 2016 00:29:28 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1754882@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Angie on the jacket. Either position sounds like you should lean conservative/traditional in your dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/job-interview-outfit-1#post-1754834 Mon, 28 Nov 2016 22:12:42 +0000 rachylou 1754834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope the LE works. It looks just the ticket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/job-interview-outfit-1#post-1754828 Mon, 28 Nov 2016 21:56:16 +0000 Angie 1754828@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You absolutely need a blazer, or jacket of sorts.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/job-interview-outfit-1#post-1754812 Mon, 28 Nov 2016 21:16:27 +0000 tulle 1754812@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the look of the Lands End outfit, and think it will work for you if the fit is right.&nbsp; I would give a lot of thought to the blouse you wear under it, though.&nbsp; Shop your closet first, but if nothing there seems right, I would look for something that makes you feel great. One of those v-neck tie-collared silk blouses would look professional and on-trend. Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/job-interview-outfit-1#post-1754803 Mon, 28 Nov 2016 20:29:36 +0000 harmonica 1754803@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your Lands End pieces look great! Keep us updated when they arrive. I like El Cee's shoe options, too. I think they would work well with your style.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/job-interview-outfit-1#post-1754728 Mon, 28 Nov 2016 13:52:13 +0000 El Cee 1754728@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think lace-ups would be perfectly fine... especially when worn with dark tights/hose. Perhaps something along the lines of the Clarks Hamble Oak brogues would work well with a suit. I was also thinking that a loafer style shoe might be an option -- one with a high enough vamp to stay on your feet. (I cannot do heels right now due to an orthopedic issue -- so I have been living in my loafers. I wear them with skirt outfits all the time.) Even tall black boots might work, considering the season.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/job-interview-outfit-1#post-1754724 Mon, 28 Nov 2016 13:31:00 +0000 Astrid 1754724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Unfrumped - guess my Berlin style shows because lace ups with skirts look completely normal to me. I don't wear heels so pumps are out (and I don't need to look that formal). Ballet flats don't stay on my feet. I definitely would pick ones that aren't too casual! </p> <p>Thanks Clementine. I'm not in the US though. But it looks nice!</p> <p>UmmLila, no it isn't. I'm hopefully done with academia at the end of term. I'm a librarian, one job is in an university library, another at a provincial government institution. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/job-interview-outfit-1#post-1754715 Mon, 28 Nov 2016 13:07:37 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1754715@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is it for a job in academia, Astrid?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/job-interview-outfit-1#post-1754711 Mon, 28 Nov 2016 12:35:23 +0000 carter 1754711@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you looked at Pure Collection? Fantastic sale through tonight. I love this blazer.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.us.purecollection.com/holiday-us/black-friday-us/textured_wool_blazer_dark_grey_ivory_20_black_white_texture.htm">https://www.us.purecollection......y_ivory_20</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/job-interview-outfit-1#post-1754704 Mon, 28 Nov 2016 12:17:07 +0000 unfrumped 1754704@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good luck with both interview and suit - shopping.<br /> While it depends on your environmental norm, I would also look at footwear more dressy than a laceup . I can't do kitten heels myself, but either a blockheeled pump or a dressier flat. As you say, some " daintier" Ixfords may be out there.<br /> However I do struggle with balancing comfortable footwear for skirts with what my " eye" expects to see. Opaque tights season helps a lot there as sportier styles work with that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/job-interview-outfit-1#post-1754681 Mon, 28 Nov 2016 08:21:47 +0000 Astrid 1754681@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just saw in another thread that Lands End seems to be having extra sales going on and went over to have a look. I ordered this blazer and skirt combination in two sizes each, with a lot of mark down. Made out of a 93% wool and 7% elastane mix (no polyester!). Lands End is usually decent quality and doesn't look cheap, if it fits (or can be altered to fit) then it will definitely be a good solution. I'll let you know how it works out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/job-interview-outfit-1#post-1754569 Sun, 27 Nov 2016 22:12:46 +0000 Astrid 1754569@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Rachylou - navy would definitely be more flattering for my coloring than black. There just seems to be a lot more black out there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/job-interview-outfit-1#post-1754567 Sun, 27 Nov 2016 22:10:46 +0000 rachylou 1754567@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A skirt suit in navy I think is the most versatile. I have a suit (not navy admittedly, but I'm old and long in my profession) from H&amp;M that is super - it's actually skirt, trousers, dress and jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/job-interview-outfit-1#post-1754565 Sun, 27 Nov 2016 21:58:07 +0000 Astrid 1754565@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I agree. I might need them quite a bit, who knows how long it will take until I find something. I think I can go less expensive with a blouse/top, but it probably makes sense to spend a bit more on the rest. I will have a look tomorrow if they have the blazer and/or skirt in the B&amp;M store to try them on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/job-interview-outfit-1#post-1754560 Sun, 27 Nov 2016 21:44:15 +0000 El Cee 1754560@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those pieces are lovely, Astrid. I especially like that jacket. I agree with you about not going too cheap on these items. I say, buy the best quality that you can within your budget. These pieces may be real workhorses for you down the road. You will want them to last for several seasons.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/job-interview-outfit-1#post-1754559 Sun, 27 Nov 2016 21:34:15 +0000 Astrid 1754559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No congratulations necessary yet, it's not sure I will be asked for the interview(s). But if yes it might be fairly short notice and I still have so much to do before February that it makes sense to sort this out now to be prepared if I'm lucky. And I'm going to need an outfit next spring in any case. I wasn't even looking right now, but my mum sent me the advertisements when she saw them in the paper. </p> <p>Thanks for the suggestions so far. Seems like a (skirt) suit seems to be the most obvious solution. I didn't even think of a dress but that might work too if I find something with three quarter or full sleeves. I'll keep that in mind. I had a quick look at the first brand that came in mind when I thought about it and they have a few business options. A lot of combinations I saw online were a bit too "stuffy" for my taste, I like that this blazer has a boyfriend cut. Not cheap though. I might have a look at H&amp;M and Zara, but I think the quality might not be good enough and there would probably be fit issues, from experience. I don't want it to look cheap. If I pick something like this I would have a new option for funerals too. Although black isn't my best color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/job-interview-outfit-1#post-1754551 Sun, 27 Nov 2016 21:19:25 +0000 Ledonna N. 1754551@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Forgot to say congratulations and enjoy your upcoming trip. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/job-interview-outfit-1#post-1754549 Sun, 27 Nov 2016 21:18:00 +0000 harmonica 1754549@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats, Astrid! So excited for you and crossing my fingers.&nbsp;</p> <p>As Sally pointed out it's difficult to suggest anything because the dress code is varies so much, also depending on what kind of job it is within the same work environment. For instance, I think the dress code for a pre-tenure position (ph.d., assistant professor, research assistant) and a tenure position within the same department and field would be slightly different.&nbsp; </p> <p>That said, you would get a long way with a skirt, blazer/ nice jacket and a nice top. You can get some really nice pieces at H&amp;M, Zara or second hand and don't have to go out of budget.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/job-interview-outfit-1#post-1754546 Sun, 27 Nov 2016 21:03:35 +0000 El Cee 1754546@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First of all... congrats on your upcoming interview. I am nodding along with Ledonna's idea to have one nice suit (can be either a pants or a skirt version) and a couple nice tops/blouses... viewing the pieces as "separates" that can be mixed and matched a bit according to the formality of the work environment. You could even build on this small capsule by adding a dress (as Sally suggests).</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/job-interview-outfit-1#post-1754541 Sun, 27 Nov 2016 20:45:47 +0000 Sal 1754541@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That sounds exciting Astrid.</p> <p>Different jobs, locations, age, industries have such different expectations of interviews, it is hard to recommend. &nbsp;But I would pick something that will have good use afterwards.</p> <p>I think a smart dress can work, pants and a jacket, or skirt and jacket. &nbsp;I attended a job interview this year ( I had to withdraw in the end due to work at our business) and I wore a black dress, black opaque tights and black low heels, with a silver pendant.</p> <p>My person preference is pants rather than skirts, because of ladders in tights and I have very long legs that I feel can stand out if not wearing tights. &nbsp;I also avoid shirts/button downs but I do think they are a logical appropriate choice for many people. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/job-interview-outfit-1#post-1754538 Sun, 27 Nov 2016 20:40:05 +0000 Ledonna N. 1754538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think having 1 good suit is a good idea. You can break it up into seprates. A skirt sounds like a great idea for you.</p> <p>I like the idea of a kitten heel . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/job-interview-outfit-1#post-1754536 Sun, 27 Nov 2016 20:35:34 +0000 Astrid 1754536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I might need an interview outfit before my big trip after all. I currently don't own anything that is suitable, so I have a clean slate. Which is good because I can pick things that go well together, but it also means I have to buy everything. </p> <p>I wonder which would be the most inexpensive and appropriate solution? A suit skirt with a blouse? Do I need a blazer? The jacket would probably be the most expensive part of a new outfit. I think I'd prefer a skirt over pants because skirts are much easier to fit for me (and easy to alter for good fit). </p> <p>I also need new dressy shoes, I was thinking of new dainty oxfords or something similar I can wear with a skirt and hose. </p> <p>Any thoughts? Ideas? I would be greatful for the collective wisdom of YLF. </p>