https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-pseudo-interview-tomorrow Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:49:41 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-pseudo-interview-tomorrow#post-44318 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 04:58:20 +0000 Ana 44318@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good luck Shana! Hopefully that's a great sign that the interviewer really liked you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-pseudo-interview-tomorrow#post-44314 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 04:52:32 +0000 shana 44314@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, thanks for asking. It went well...I think. It was one of the strangest "interviews" I've ever had. It seemed more like he was trying to sell the company to me than the other way around. It hardly mattered what I wore (black suit, striped shirt, pearls - will post pics) because I only spent about 10 minutes in his office before we went on a grand tour of the facilities which involved walking in and out of buildings so I wore my coat the entire time!! So, I don't know what will happen - hoping for the best... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-pseudo-interview-tomorrow#post-44277 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 02:17:26 +0000 Angie 44277@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ohhhhh, double thumbs up for a skirt suit. Show those legs off sister. How did the interview go? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-pseudo-interview-tomorrow#post-44203 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 19:08:51 +0000 Ariadne 44203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think a skirt suit sounds fabulous. Go for it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-pseudo-interview-tomorrow#post-44008 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:41:40 +0000 shana 44008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone for your replies &#38; well wishes. I tried on my outfits earlier this evening and while the black suit will do for tomorrow, I will need to invest in a new suit. My husband also thought I should get a skirt suit since I have nice legs:) I'm not so sure about a skirt suit but I think a better fitting, more flattering suit would be in order. I think I'd really like to get a pinstriped (subtle) black suit. </p> <p>The grey one was awful - not PPL at all (maybe for sandals which is probably how I wore them since I lived in the South at the time I bought them). The black one has seen better days and just doesn't look very fresh. I've actually worn it several times for an organization that I am involved with and I realized the pin that I wore in the lapel has left a noticeable hole (don't have another pin to put in it nor do I think a pin would look very professional). </p> <p>I was leaning toward wearing a plain higher neck shell underneath but the only one that was higher neck was red! So instead I was thinking of wearing a woven collared shirt that is a reddish/pink and white striped. I hope that this is not too dressy. I called my friend who worked at the company and she said that she thought business casual would be fine but I am still leaning towards the suit because it looks a little more professional. Since I'll probably be purchasing a new suit anyway, I'm not as worried about wearing this one tomorrow. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-pseudo-interview-tomorrow#post-43982 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:25:58 +0000 Ariadne 43982@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have nothing new to add, except GOOD LUCK! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-pseudo-interview-tomorrow#post-43930 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 21:17:25 +0000 Antje 43930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats on landing an informational, Shana. Agree with the others - go with the better suit (sounds like it's the black one), and mix up the top and other pieces if you get called back for a "real" interview. One thought is also to keep it bit more smart casual for the informational than for an actual interview (e.g. wear a smart shell vs. a button down shirt; flats vs. heels, etc.) In my world (high tech) an informational is much less formal than an actual interview, so you could tone it down a bit. You could check with your friend; maybe you could even wear the suit pants with a non-coordinating jacket or a nice cardigan. But if in doubt, definitely go with the suit and over-dress rather than under-dress.<br /> Good luck, and report back </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-pseudo-interview-tomorrow#post-43868 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:48:19 +0000 Angie 43868@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay Shana! I'm with the gals. Wear the suit you're most comfy in first and we'll help you get through the next round when it’s a reality. Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-pseudo-interview-tomorrow#post-43836 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:55:56 +0000 tarzy 43836@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats on getting the interview! It's scary out there right now. </p> <p>First of all, I wouldn't worry about wearing the same thing twice. I doubt they will remember, and you will probably be meeting with different people.</p> <p>Is there any way you can mix up the pieces? Wear the charcoal jacket with the black pants? I think as long as you look professional you will be fine. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-pseudo-interview-tomorrow#post-43826 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:39:34 +0000 Lee Hovey 43826@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think go with whichever suit fits you the best and you feel the most confident in. Then if you do get called back just wear a different shirt, jewelry and shoes. No biggie! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-pseudo-interview-tomorrow#post-43824 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:09:53 +0000 shana 43824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I finally got a little nibble with my job search. I got a call for an "informational" interview. I think it's informational because they may or may not have positions open and the person who is interviewing me wants to get to know me better to get an idea where I would best fit. A friend of mine who works at this company forwarded my resume to this individual.</p> <p>Anyway, it's a huge, multinational industrial firm and I am looking for engineering positions. I am leaning towards wearing a suit but my issue is that I only have two suits. Both are Ann Taylor - one is a charcoal grey that I bought probably about 8 years ago and while it fits fine, I think it might be a little outdated with wide leg pants. The other is black from just a couple of years ago and is my standard go to suit. My fear is that if I wear my black suit now but then get called back for a real interview, I would be wearing the same thing! Any thoughts, advice, suggestions???? </p>