https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pre-interview-meeting-what-to-wear Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 02:34:40 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pre-interview-meeting-what-to-wear#post-1342273 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 02:56:37 +0000 Jaime 1342273@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#2 with the sleeves scrunched or #4. Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pre-interview-meeting-what-to-wear#post-1342195 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 01:13:24 +0000 Meredith 1342195@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so very much for weighing in, Angie! Sheesh, the shoes. One of these days I'll get my act together for these photos! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pre-interview-meeting-what-to-wear#post-1342167 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 00:36:24 +0000 Angie 1342167@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#4 with shoes. Good luck. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pre-interview-meeting-what-to-wear#post-1342142 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 00:08:43 +0000 Meredith 1342142@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Sveta! I always love to see your work looks and appreciate the feedback. I agree on the shoes. Up to this point I've limited my shoe wardrobe to black (hi Alana!), but definitely need to add some other colors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pre-interview-meeting-what-to-wear#post-1342133 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 00:00:23 +0000 Meredith 1342133@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How does she feel about Denver, Shiny? I will hook her up My HR experience for that job was very strange. The HR director literally told me upon hire that all clothing was acceptable (he used shorts and yoga pants as examples) as long the immediate supervisor ok'd it. There probably could have been a bit more discretion exercised. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pre-interview-meeting-what-to-wear#post-1342129 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 23:57:35 +0000 Sveta 1342129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like #2. It lookis professional and relaxed in the same time.<br />In addition I really like the proportions and the soft colrs on top with white.<br />The only thing I would change is to wear non-black shoes here but the bacl will do too in a pinch. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pre-interview-meeting-what-to-wear#post-1342098 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 23:07:09 +0000 shiny 1342098@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rainbow hair? Can you get my daughter a job??? :-)</p> <p>If more conservative &amp; formal then I vote to skip the capris and go with full length pants (first preference), &nbsp;ankle pants (second preference). Skirt would also work. Probably also cannot go wrong with a simple sheath dress in a&nbsp;neutral color.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pre-interview-meeting-what-to-wear#post-1342075 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 22:36:59 +0000 Meredith 1342075@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/member/carter/">carter</a>, I’m so stylistically challenged!&nbsp; The old me probably would have waited until the day of the meeting and worn a basic top (maybe the red?), pants, and sandals. &nbsp;Under normal circumstances this would be a pretty informal meeting.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/member/shiny/">shiny</a>, red top looks good untucked! &nbsp;I'll try mixing it with some other accessories and take some new photos. &nbsp;I also have some black ankle pants I could try. &nbsp;Museum attire can&nbsp;be all over the board!&nbsp; Some people dress<br /> super casually (jeans and rainbow hair were acceptable at my last job), but of<br /> course other environments are more conservative.&nbsp; Based on the geographic location and type of&nbsp;museum, I’m guessing the dress is pretty conservative and more formal than I’ve&nbsp;experience in the past.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks,&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/member/bj1111/">bj1111</a>.&nbsp; I think creative business attire is exactly&nbsp;what I’m trying to achieve (it's an art museum).</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pre-interview-meeting-what-to-wear#post-1342057 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 22:15:12 +0000 bj1111 1342057@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like Carter, Ditto for #2. The jacket and untucked button down with the rolled cuffs say that you are professional enough to wear a jacket, but not stuffy. creative business attire. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pre-interview-meeting-what-to-wear#post-1342048 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 22:06:56 +0000 shiny 1342048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have no clue at all about museum professional attire, so take my input with a huge grain of salt here... :-)</p> <p>Of all these choices, I prefer #1 the best. The pants fit you well and I like the color of the top, as it reads more "edging into fall" to me. You look super in that red! How does the top look untucked? I'm on the fence about the dark belt, but I'd have to see how you accessorize with shoes/bag.&nbsp;</p> <p>The white chinos fit you fine - they are just more relaxed. So they read less professional/more weekend to me. Otherwise, the pocket show through bugs me more than the fit. </p> <p>I do not think I'd roll pants for a pre-interview/interview situation. How do you feel about full length&nbsp;pants for this? Or ankle length? Or if it's too hot out, a skirt?&nbsp;</p> <p>The denim shirt - really like this shape on you, with long sleeves, collar, etc... but I don't think I'd wear a&nbsp;denim shirt for a job interview, unfortunately.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm dubious about the jackets over the chinos, as something is off to my eye... maybe the mix of professional topper + casual pants looks a bit&nbsp;seasonally confused? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pre-interview-meeting-what-to-wear#post-1342035 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 21:46:53 +0000 carter 1342035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the feel of #2 for a meeting like this. It says, "I'm here to work, and I can look put together while doing it." Museums can be chilly, so I think the jacket works and definitely elevates the outfit. What would you wear if this weren't a pre-interview meet? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pre-interview-meeting-what-to-wear#post-1341960 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 20:45:03 +0000 Meredith 1341960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good thoughts on the remixes,&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/member/anntorrence/">Rambling Ann</a>,&nbsp;&nbsp;'ll give those a try. &nbsp;It's interesting that you say to definitely go with a jacket, because my gut was telling me it would be too much. I hardly ever wear jackets, so they just feel so formal to me! &nbsp;I think the rolls might be okay and probably take the formality down a notch. &nbsp;Angie did an ensemble earlier this spring that had rolled bf pants and a blazer. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pre-interview-meeting-what-to-wear#post-1341943 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 20:31:02 +0000 Rambling Ann 1341943@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like 4 the best. Putting the jacket from 4 on #6 could look good too, or the jacket from 2 onto 3 or 6 might work. In short, jacket yes. You can always take it off if it feels to formal in the moment, but it is a power symbol that works.</p> <p>I don't know about rolled pants, let others input suggest whether that's too casual. Most important is that you feel comfortable and project ease and confidence. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pre-interview-meeting-what-to-wear#post-1341900 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 20:09:17 +0000 Meredith 1341900@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I need&nbsp;advice on assembling a casual but&nbsp;professional ensemble.&nbsp; I was recently&nbsp;contacted by a local museum curator and encouraged to apply for an open&nbsp;position.&nbsp; I won’t know if I am selected&nbsp;for an interview until mid September, but based on the circumstances I’m&nbsp;feeling optimistic. :)</p> <p>Before the vacancy was listed I was already in the processes&nbsp;of becoming a volunteer at this institution. &nbsp;As part of the volunteer program I will actually meet with this same&nbsp;curator next week.&nbsp; I feel a bit awkward<br /> about it.&nbsp; It’s not an interview, but it&nbsp;is my first chance to make a good impression.</p> <p>I have a pretty strange assortment of clothes due to climate&nbsp;and job changes and general lack of sense about what works (that's why I'm here!),&nbsp;but I tried to put together some options based on what is&nbsp;currently in my closet.&nbsp; I bought the white&nbsp;chinos (tags still on) without trying them on, and I think they need to go back&nbsp;because of the fit.&nbsp; Anyway, please help&nbsp;me mix and match what you see into something appropriate for this meeting.&nbsp; I’d also be willing to buy new pieces if none&nbsp;of this works.&nbsp; Honest feedback is most&nbsp;welcome.&nbsp; </p> <p>For what it’s worth, most of these looks are much more&nbsp;classic than I prefer, but I think that’s okay for this type of meeting. &nbsp;Also, forgot to put on shoes for many of these!</p> <p>Thanks for your help!</p>