https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/uh-oh-interview-suit-no-longer-fits-me Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:19:11 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/uh-oh-interview-suit-no-longer-fits-me#post-743722 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 17:48:16 +0000 rae 743722@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Zap, that seals it, then. I will be suit shopping after DFS today! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/uh-oh-interview-suit-no-longer-fits-me#post-743656 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 16:28:43 +0000 Anonymous 743656@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae, that's exactly how I word it, when I expect someone to dress "up" but I cannot enforce because is not required. I'd go conservative, including pumps, not booties. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/uh-oh-interview-suit-no-longer-fits-me#post-743653 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 16:13:30 +0000 rae 743653@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's kind of how I feel, too, MaryK. Like they're saying a suit isn't *required* but it would sure be nice. :T </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/uh-oh-interview-suit-no-longer-fits-me#post-743652 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 16:08:55 +0000 MsMary 743652@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wouldn't wear the "Blazer of Glory" outfit. It's fab but all the clues you are getting seem to say "more conservative that that."</p> <p>Honestly I would consider looking for a new suit because it seems like it would win you some points. But plainly a non-matching blazer and pencil skirt would be just fine, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/uh-oh-interview-suit-no-longer-fits-me#post-743649 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 16:03:40 +0000 rae 743649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Update:<br /> HR said "a suit is great, but you could also wear a blazer and nice slacks." Hrm... does this change our minds about me getting a new suit? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/uh-oh-interview-suit-no-longer-fits-me#post-743604 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:10:04 +0000 rae 743604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I definitely love that outfit, texstyle, and feel confident in it. Is the bright orange blazer too "out there" for an interview? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/uh-oh-interview-suit-no-longer-fits-me#post-743554 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:21:23 +0000 texstyle 743554@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with the others a nice pencil skirt and fitted blazer that go together but don't match is business professional. And you could wear the jacket part of this suit with a different skirt if you wanted, just leaving it open, right?</p> <p>Edit: what about something like this outfit you posted before:<br /> <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazer-of-glory-day-4-its-actually-a-blazer" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....y-a-blazer</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/uh-oh-interview-suit-no-longer-fits-me#post-743527 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 13:44:48 +0000 Mo 743527@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I once had an interview dress not fit and I didn't realize until the night before. It was an airline interview where they fly you to their hub and all that . . . I had no time to change it out. And it was awful. Buttons pulling across the front of the skirt. Ugh. Worse was how I felt in it. Squirming, not confident. I'd advise the alternative outfit that actually fits great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/uh-oh-interview-suit-no-longer-fits-me#post-743515 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 13:33:49 +0000 Anonymous 743515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A pencil skirt, jacket and blouse would be perfectly acceptable. As long as everything goes, and fits you well, that is the main thing. An ill-fitting suit would be a misstep in my opinion. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/uh-oh-interview-suit-no-longer-fits-me#post-743506 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 13:19:24 +0000 Janet 743506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with the suggestion to go with a fab pencil skirt, blouse and jacket -- probably more "you" than a suit and just as polished and professional! You are beautiful, no matter whether the suit fits you or not. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/uh-oh-interview-suit-no-longer-fits-me#post-743404 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 05:30:03 +0000 Jenava 743404@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae, you might want to consider calling and double checking. i think the HR person would appreicate your follow through and it might add to your chances. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/uh-oh-interview-suit-no-longer-fits-me#post-743318 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 02:34:36 +0000 rae 743318@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Alright. I guess I can stop hyperventilating for now. I'll still call in the morning, but I'll put the panic on the back-burner. Honestly, I was very surprised to see "business professional" as the suggestion there - I've been the stuffiest one there at the other interviews I've attended so far. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/uh-oh-interview-suit-no-longer-fits-me#post-743316 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 02:33:19 +0000 Sveta 743316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae, this is what I found:<br /> Women should wear business suits or skirt-and-blouse combinations. Women adhering to the business professional dress code can wear slacks, shirts and other formal combinations. Women dressing for a business professional dress code should try to be conservative. Revealing clothing should be avoided, and body art should be covered. Jewelry should be conservative and tasteful.</p> <p>So it seems a blazer and a skirt which are not a suit are fine. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/uh-oh-interview-suit-no-longer-fits-me#post-743313 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 02:31:16 +0000 Angie 743313@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Marianna said. Choose a pencil skirt and a great tailored jacket. Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/uh-oh-interview-suit-no-longer-fits-me#post-743311 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 02:29:45 +0000 JulieJohn 743311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can commiserate. It stinks when the clothes you depend on don't fit anymore. I wish I had some great words of help, but alas, nothing comes to mind. I hate interviews! (big hug) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/uh-oh-interview-suit-no-longer-fits-me#post-743309 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 02:28:21 +0000 marianna 743309@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I honestly don't think a suit is 100% necessary. I think a nice pencil skirt and jacket would be totally appropriate (especially for the Rack.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/uh-oh-interview-suit-no-longer-fits-me#post-743307 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 02:25:56 +0000 rae 743307@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will call the Rack to double check, but the Nordstrom website says to dress Business Professional on the website... after Googling a bit, it seems that means suits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/uh-oh-interview-suit-no-longer-fits-me#post-743304 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 02:24:07 +0000 sarah 743304@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae, I don't think you have to go out and buy a suit - can't you just wear one of your fab jackets with a fab skirt (well, with THE fab skirt...)? You'll look so much cooler, IMHO. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/uh-oh-interview-suit-no-longer-fits-me#post-743302 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 02:22:43 +0000 rae 743302@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>AAAAaaah! It's horrible, isn't it? I haven't had to wear a suit in too long, and the stress of the last job was not kind to my behind. Both the jacket and skirt are tight. </p> <p>Sigh... is there any way to salvage this, or do I start shopping for a new suit?</p> <p>Update:<br /> HR said "a suit is great, but you could also wear a blazer and nice slacks." Hrm... does this change our minds about me getting a new suit? </p>