https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-meet-with-a-temp-agency-rep Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:52:49 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-meet-with-a-temp-agency-rep#post-1091530 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 09:18:09 +0000 Mander 1091530@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Last week I had on a black knit dress, funky ankle boots, and my houndstooth jacket. I might go with a grey dress and a black and white tweedy blazer. I was angling for the cardigan because it's quite cold today but I might have to think of another way to layer.</p> <p>Thanks for all your input! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-meet-with-a-temp-agency-rep#post-1091200 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 01:45:15 +0000 Catnip 1091200@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What were you wearing when you met with the temp agency rep last week?&nbsp; She obviously liked you enough to suggest another interview, so she must have approved of what you were wearing.</p> <p>An ill-fitting business suit doesn't sound like a good choice to me.&nbsp; The alternative you have described sounds much better IMHO.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-meet-with-a-temp-agency-rep#post-1091119 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 00:57:09 +0000 Refugee 1091119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A sheath dress with a blazer sounds like you're on the right track.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-meet-with-a-temp-agency-rep#post-1091114 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 00:51:49 +0000 Kristin L 1091114@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd vote the suit first, but if it doesn't fit right, then the skirt. Do you have a blazer that would work? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-meet-with-a-temp-agency-rep#post-1091020 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 00:09:15 +0000 Caro in Oz 1091020@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you have any jackets, that fit really well, that you could wear with the jersey skirt?&nbsp; </p> <p>ETA What about your houndstooth one?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-meet-with-a-temp-agency-rep#post-1091012 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 00:06:40 +0000 Mander 1091012@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I had another look at my suit, and the trousers are way too short for YLF standards!&nbsp; It is probably fairly dated as well, I think it was a hand-me-down from my mother.</p> <p>I'll look at my other options as well.&nbsp; Perhaps a sheath dress plus a blazer of some description? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-meet-with-a-temp-agency-rep#post-1091004 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 00:03:06 +0000 carter 1091004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd wear a notch above whatever I would be expected to wear in the job I want. Tailored and good fit is still preferable to a bad fit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-meet-with-a-temp-agency-rep#post-1090961 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 23:36:35 +0000 Amy 1090961@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My impression is that structured pieces convey authority, strength of mind, assertiveness, professionalism, etc.&nbsp; Drapey/arty pieces are lovely, but may not convey traits valued in an office setting. </p> <p>For interviews, I go as polished, crisp and as buttoned-up as possible...topped off with a smile.</p> <p>I LOVED temping. I got some of my best jobs through temping. Good luck to you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-meet-with-a-temp-agency-rep#post-1090934 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 23:12:33 +0000 Emily 1090934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote&nbsp;well-fit business casual over an ill fitting suit. &nbsp;Your outfit sounds good, but I think I would go with a tailored vs drapey topper, especially if the skirt is a knit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-meet-with-a-temp-agency-rep#post-1090932 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 23:09:52 +0000 Gigi 1090932@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think that Refugee is right--the more formal option will score you points. It will show that you care a lot about this interview and take it seriously. However, if the suit is really ill fitting, then the business casual will probably be better. A very&nbsp;ill-fitting suit is going to send the message&nbsp;that you don't care about your appearance. So I guess in my opinion, it depends on not just the type of clothes you're wearing but whether they fit well. Can you post pictures? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-meet-with-a-temp-agency-rep#post-1090886 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 22:29:19 +0000 Refugee 1090886@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would wear a suit if you have one. &nbsp;It demonstrates your skill of knowing how to dress for an interview. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-meet-with-a-temp-agency-rep#post-1090880 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 22:22:50 +0000 Mander 1090880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So tomorrow I am going to meet with a temp agency representative that I met at a networking thing last week. As I understand it, it is not an interview per se, just a discussion of my skills and what I am looking for. There might be some testing and that sort of thing.</p> <p>Question is, do you think I need to wear a suit, or will a nice business casual outfit be sufficient? I was thinking a burgundy jersey pencil skirt with a drapey cardigan, tights, and possibly ankle boots. I do have a pants suit but it is old and doesn't really fit properly, so I think I would be more comfortable in something else. </p>