https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/like-kari-i-need-an-interview-suit Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 12 May 2026 05:02:43 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/like-kari-i-need-an-interview-suit#post-890247 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:11:16 +0000 catgirl 890247@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ariadne, yes, I am!&nbsp; <br /><br />I would love to do a j. crew suit but their jackets so rarely fit me well.&nbsp; It's annoying - they seem cut for a slim rectangle figure to me.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/like-kari-i-need-an-interview-suit#post-890219 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:48:27 +0000 Ariadne 890219@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ha! &nbsp;I love the snakeskin print shirt, too.&nbsp;<br /><br />Are you going to show us some pics of possibilities, Una? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/like-kari-i-need-an-interview-suit#post-890107 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:57:58 +0000 Sara L. 890107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I echo others thoughts about finding something like the dress/blazer combo in your closet instead of buying something all new for the interview.&nbsp; You don't want to end up with something that you won't wear again (assuming you get the job and don't have a bunch of future interviews to do).&nbsp; Finding a suitable pair of shoes is easier than a whole outfit. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/like-kari-i-need-an-interview-suit#post-890079 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:28:18 +0000 Transcona Shannon 890079@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh Una - how exciting for you! I think a sheath dress with your Theory blazer will work brilliantly. I like the idea of a boyish trouser suit but do you really want to add that stress of finding something and getting altered within a week?<br /><br />Angie will help sort you out with footwear. Just wanted to wish you all kinds of GOOD LUCK! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/like-kari-i-need-an-interview-suit#post-889977 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 07:21:17 +0000 Ingunn 889977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Dress+blazer sounds terrific. Good luck with the footwear, and of course with the interview! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/like-kari-i-need-an-interview-suit#post-889892 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 03:33:35 +0000 rae 889892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Nothing new to add here; my thoughts went straight to dress+blazer or Theory suiting, too. Just wanting to add my knock-em-dead wishes to the mix! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/like-kari-i-need-an-interview-suit#post-889887 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 03:30:18 +0000 Nadya 889887@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Just sending you knock em dead thoughts ! Hope it goes well. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/like-kari-i-need-an-interview-suit#post-889879 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 03:14:16 +0000 Suz 889879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What?? Not the snakeskin print shirt, Ariadne??? &nbsp;:-)&nbsp;<br /><br />Sorry, Una, I actually love that shirt on you, as you know.&nbsp;<br /><br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/like-kari-i-need-an-interview-suit#post-889863 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 02:45:19 +0000 Ariadne 889863@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I was going to suggest an Equipment shirt too (in a solid), if you go the separates route. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/like-kari-i-need-an-interview-suit#post-889843 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 02:31:24 +0000 Anonymous 889843@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Una, do you still have the halogen pencil skirts? In what color? You could add a dressy blouse ( maybe one of the equipment ones ??? )&nbsp;&nbsp;and the theory blazer . your issue is going to be shoes. in your climate I'd do a dressy, black&nbsp;&nbsp;knee high boot. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/like-kari-i-need-an-interview-suit#post-889803 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 02:02:27 +0000 Jaime 889803@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Well I am very excited for you and absolutely have no advice regarding what to wear. Will be very interested to see what you come up with though! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/like-kari-i-need-an-interview-suit#post-889796 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 01:57:57 +0000 Angie 889796@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Una, I was going to suggest Theory suiting and J.Crew suiting as the place to start. They will need length alteration though. <br /><br />As for shoes, show us your least clunky footwear. <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/like-kari-i-need-an-interview-suit#post-889794 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 01:54:30 +0000 Kari 889794@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Una, congrats on your interview opportunity! &nbsp;I'll be cheering you on and waiting to hear how it went.<br /><br />I think the sheath dress &amp; jacket idea is fantastic, as you have some knockout sheaths in your closet. &nbsp;At least online, Nordstrom has a Theory skirt/jacket set that looked pretty cool. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/like-kari-i-need-an-interview-suit#post-889730 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 01:09:56 +0000 Tina.b 889730@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I can't wait to see what you come up with. I don't own a suit either. I think I purged the final remnants of my corporate days last year. I would likely spin into a panic if I had to find a suit on short notice. But I've now convinced myself I need one, while writing this paragraph. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/like-kari-i-need-an-interview-suit#post-889721 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 01:05:00 +0000 Suz 889721@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Check to see if Nordstrom's has something by Theory, Una! You know the fit. Maybe just a pair of pants to go with your jacket? You probably have a suitable top, right?&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /><br />This interview...it's a surprise? Are you excited?&nbsp;<br /><br />I do think a sheath and the Theory blazer will work in a pinch.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/like-kari-i-need-an-interview-suit#post-889712 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:59:15 +0000 Anonymous 889712@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ How about a pointy black pump with a wide beige ankle strap? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/like-kari-i-need-an-interview-suit#post-889703 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:54:57 +0000 Debora 889703@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Another vote for sheath and blazer in a pinch. Are your boots dressy enough to wear with a sheath? Could you order pumps from Zappos and get them in time for the interview?<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/like-kari-i-need-an-interview-suit#post-889686 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:49:16 +0000 catgirl 889686@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Angie, I would adore a boyish black suit, and it would not be out of place for this interview. &nbsp;Do you have any suggestions? &nbsp;No idea what to put on my feet! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/like-kari-i-need-an-interview-suit#post-889681 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:47:32 +0000 Angie 889681@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yup. Sheath and blazer sounds fab. Although I'm thinking a boyish black suit would be killer. Although we have run out of time. <br /><br />What are we putting on your feet? <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/like-kari-i-need-an-interview-suit#post-889668 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:40:37 +0000 Thistle 889668@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Depending on the sheath and blazer this could work based on the position you are interviewing for.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/like-kari-i-need-an-interview-suit#post-889666 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:38:34 +0000 Sarah A 889666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Another yes vote on the sheath plus blazer. I think a low pump would be easier to find (presuming find=buy, not rediscover in the closet) on short notice than a dressy boot that would work.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/like-kari-i-need-an-interview-suit#post-889659 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:34:52 +0000 Tanya 889659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like the idea of your Theory blazer with the black sheath dress Una! &nbsp;For shoes, if you are going to buy something, would go for low heeled pointy black pumps, that you could wear with your BF jeans alter. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/like-kari-i-need-an-interview-suit#post-889646 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:25:58 +0000 catgirl 889646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Mmm, I may have to find some plain black pumps. &nbsp;I can do a black sheath, blazer and some kind of footwear - will post some options when I am home! &nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/like-kari-i-need-an-interview-suit#post-889643 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:24:12 +0000 Carole 889643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Black sheath, blazer and boots (with snow on the ground) sounds appropriate, but if your boots are not on the&nbsp;dressier side&nbsp;that might be a problem. Pumps or heels?&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/like-kari-i-need-an-interview-suit#post-889637 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:21:16 +0000 K. Period. 889637@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ A dress and blazer sounds very appropriate to me. &nbsp;Oregon is maybe a&nbsp;minuscule&nbsp;teeny tiny&nbsp;tad bit more formal in the legal world than Alaska, but neither of us are D.C. &nbsp;For shoes, Nordstrom is sure to have a pair of plain black pumps. They won't be fashiony, but they will be basic and you should be able to keep them (and ignore them) forever. &nbsp;Even Nine West should have something basic and potentially more affordable. &nbsp;&nbsp;<br /><br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/like-kari-i-need-an-interview-suit#post-889630 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:15:27 +0000 Ornella 889630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Black dress and jacket? Is that formal enough? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/like-kari-i-need-an-interview-suit#post-889545 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:54:03 +0000 pil 889545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Good luck with the interview! Your Theory blazer is what first comes to mind. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/like-kari-i-need-an-interview-suit#post-889538 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:49:53 +0000 Anonymous 889538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh, wow! I am no help but I hope the ladies here can get you sorted! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/like-kari-i-need-an-interview-suit#post-889537 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:48:55 +0000 catgirl 889537@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm interviewing for a new job next week... pretty formal and although I know the environment won't call for it, I suspect it's best to wear a suit. &nbsp;And I don't own one, at least one that is not blackwatch or galaxy print. &nbsp;I can put together a black sheath dress and blazer. &nbsp;Also, I don't have dressy shoes or boots. &nbsp;Since we are knee deep in snow, no one is going to blink at boots, but how could this have snuck up on me?<br /><br />Just griping as my only solution will be if I can find something at Nordstrom or pull a miracle out of my closet!