I wasn't going to say either of those things Angie! Of course I don't feel good in sweats! You know what I feel good in: I felt good in both my Anthropologie interview outfits. I would probably feel great and have no problem whatsoever putting together an outfit for Urban Outfitters. Those stores represent my style well so it is easier. J Crew gives me a bit of schizophrenia: On one hand I want to be myself, and on the other hand I won't be comfortable being myself since I don't have a very J Crew style, and if I go in there looking like I have no clue about their brand, I'll probably keep second guessing myself.

I'm not going to think about this anymore. I have an outfit basically put together, the one I started with when I first created this topic. It is professional and somewhat J Crew-like without making me look like a catalog model, so that should be fine. It occurred to me today that I'm surely not being rejected for jobs because of my clothes. Obviously it's something else, so I'd rather focus my time on...everything else, instead of overthinking this too much.

LE, thank you for the kind words. I sure hope they aren't fools!

Maya, just wanted to chime in and wish you the best of luck tomorrow. I know exactly how you feel right now and it's a really low place to be. I think it's super crappy that you didn't get the Anthro job but I wouldn't be surprised if they were just overwhelmed with applicants or something. Do you have past retail experience? I feel that they often look for that. Who really knows though. You just can't take these things personally.

If J Crew doesn't work out for you, have you considered seasonal positions? I've applied for seasonal jobs at big department stores, as well as Gap... and Gap called me today to set up an interview so we'll see what happens there. I'm feeling a bit more optimistic right now because stores NEED holiday help. It's not the ideal situation for us, but it's money coming in...

Anyway... sending you super lucky vibes for tomorrow!

Maya, keep your chin up. You never know, the anthro job may have gone to a friend of a friend, with no real regard to how the interview went. You have a strong sense of style and always give good helpful advice here, so I know you "know" fashion!

Maya, good luck today. You are wonderful and will do a great job in the interview.

I am absolutely sure that the outfit you chose is fabulous! I’m late to wish you luck, but hope that all is going well at the interview right now. Let us know how it went.

Positives first... I hope you had a really successful, confidence-boosting interview today!! Please tell us all how it went.
As for the NY anthro job, I'm very sorry to hear this... But hard as it is, try to hang in there. It sounds cliche, but I firmly believe that things happen for a reason. You may have been passed over for a $11 job because they thought you were over-qualified and not likely to stick it out for a long time. Your professionalism, personality and style will absolutely appeal to employers in the future... And when that happens, the jobs you'll be offered will likely be a better match for you in every way. I think we've all been where you are, though, and remember how frustrating it is until that match takes place. We're all hear for moral support, and I know I'm not alone in wanting to remind you how awesome you are!

I hope it went well Maya! Let us know when you get the chance.

Maya, I've been thinking of you today. Do let us know....

Thanks guys. You should all be professional ego-boosters. Reading your comments right before my interview warmed the cockles of my heart!

It seemed to go well. The manager was really nice and responded positively. But I'm starting to learn that you can do spectacularly and still not get the job, so I'm not going to make any judgments.

This is what I ended up wearing FTR (it's cut off a bit but I'm wearing a headband I bought from J Crew)

http://img.photobucket.com/alb.....G_2153.jpg

Maya, GREAT outfit!!!!!!! You look much more J. Crew than I was expecting, I bet you made a good impression.

That is a great outfit. Way to keep trucking along, Maya. It will pay off. I'm glad to hear that the interview went well. Now I'm crossing my fingers.

KILLER outfit. (Wave to, Laura !)

Glad the interview felt good, Maya. When do you expect to hear back from J.Crew?

I'm supposed to hear back within a week. I'm sort of at a point where I disregard everything I hear from hiring managers though. I was supposed to hear from Anthropologie by now too, and I haven't, and I never got any response from the design interview I had over month ago (I'd follow up but I sincerely don't care...it just surprises me).

That's a great outfit Maya! I think it fits right in with J. Crew style, but is still "Maya." I'm keeping my fingers crossed that you'll get some positive news soon.

Maya, if they haven't responded, that means you're still in the running...

But do keep calling; shows you are persistent and interested.

I did call and I was told "they'll call you when they make a decision." Real helpful...

I'm anxious about that one because, if you didn't already read, I got turned down for the first Anthro job in NY. I had suspected for a long time that I didn't get selected because it had been a month and I still hadn't been called in for a second interview. So the fact that this is taking longer than expected makes me dread getting another rejection postcard in the mail. I'll be so glad when this infuriating process is over