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These prints are too casual.I don't suppose we can get away with printed tops like so:
The plum color is fine, though.
These prints are too casual.I don't suppose we can get away with printed tops like so:
Please, no.Hello I'm pre-dental but we don't have a forum like this so I thought I would post this question here. Would wearing oxfords with a pantsuit be okay for an interview? The oxfords would look something like the picture. It's the shoes I'm iffy about. View attachment 222526
Oh my.Hello I'm pre-dental but we don't have a forum like this so I thought I would post this question here. Would wearing oxfords with a pantsuit be okay for an interview? The oxfords would look something like the picture. It's the shoes I'm iffy about. View attachment 222526
I can't find the suit I want! There's a Romanian designer whose work I really like, but I found her on Etsy, and I'm hesitant to order a made-to-measurements suit from someone whose work I've never seen in person. My first interview (so far) isn't until the end of September, so I'm considering making my own if I don't find anything I love within the next week or so. And I HATE making suits!
Black with navy is fine.I just got a navy dress suit and I already had an appropriate black bag and black shoes...do I need to get something different or would it be okay to pair black with navy? I know in the first post it said that black shoes work for anything, but I had always thought pairing black with blue was not ok. Just checking in.
Thanks!
Personally, I wouldn't. With jewelry, less is more. Perhaps if it were on a longer chain it wouldn't compete with the pearls.Would it be OK to layer two necklaces as in this photo? I nearly always wear pearls, but the second necklace is meaningful and I'd like to wear it as long as it is not over the top. I promise not to wear the sweater top...
I can't find the suit I want! There's a Romanian designer whose work I really like, but I found her on Etsy, and I'm hesitant to order a made-to-measurements suit from someone whose work I've never seen in person. My first interview (so far) isn't until the end of September, so I'm considering making my own if I don't find anything I love within the next week or so. And I HATE making suits!
I just got a navy dress suit and I already had an appropriate black bag and black shoes...do I need to get something different or would it be okay to pair black with navy? I know in the first post it said that black shoes work for anything, but I had always thought pairing black with blue was not ok. Just checking in.
Thanks!
Please don't sew your own suit. It's so, so difficult to do well enough to look professional, to find a really high-quality suiting fabric, and to get the right interfacings, canvassing, shoulder pads, notions, etc. If it's anything less than perfectly done, you'll have wasted a LOT of time and money. Make the blouse instead.
It's the darned lapels on suits! Formal wear is easy and forgiving -- But it sounds like you know what you're getting yourself into. Curious though where you're able to find nice fabrics. And the time.
You can keep meaningful jewelry on your person (without showing it).Would it be OK to layer two necklaces as in this photo?
I recommend this for religious jewelry as well.
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Does this hold true for interviews at religious schools as well? I generally wear a crucifix, and I was going to trade it out for pearls at interviews, but wondered if a crucifix would be appropriate for Loyola, Lima Linda, etc.
I believe the general wisdom is that black looks a little severe on most people, and charcoal is a little more flattering. Also, the all-black look can be reminiscent of funeral clothing, though slightly less so for women than men.On previous pages I saw that navy or charcoal is preferred over black. Why is this?
Also, should hose be worn with a pantsuit?
For men, black is for funerals, weddings and "black tie."On previous pages I saw that navy or charcoal is preferred over black. Why is this?
Also, should hose be worn with a pantsuit?
I went to Ann Taylor in one of the Tanger Outlets, and they were having a "suit yourself" sale. $100 off 2 pieces or $150 off 3 pieces (shirt, skirt, blazer). I got a pretty good deal with it, $100 for a lovely charcoal suit. They had a ton of petite options, and a few good options for us non-petites. I'm really happy with this suit. It solved a lot of problems for me!
Nude heels are fine.are nude heels frowned upon? I'll have a navy suit and I feel like nude would look better than black
There's nothing inherently wrong with the color combo, but most people (and all the wise ones) on SDN will be quick to tell you that you need a suit for interviews. An actual suit, where the jacket and the skirt/dress/pants are made of the exact same fabric. I am by no means an expert, and am still figuring this out myself. So take my words with a healthy dose of skepticism, but when someone wiser comments I think that's what they'll say.Thoughts on this color combo? Sorry about picture quality.
Thoughts on this color combo?
...most people (and all the wise ones) on SDN will be quick to tell you that you need a suit for interviews. An actual suit, where the jacket and the skirt/dress/pants are made of the exact same fabric. .
I had the same concern, but I was thinking of going with a much smaller gold necklace as to not draw too much attention to my chest. I might try to find a dark non-neutral shirt to mix things up a bit instead.I'm wearing a black dress, black jacket, and back shoes, so I think I look very much ready for a funeral. I'm thinking of wearing/buying a necklace like this one to add some visual interest. Thoughts?
Tortoise link necklace
I'm wearing a black dress, black jacket, and back shoes, so I think I look very much ready for a funeral. I'm thinking of wearing/buying a necklace like this one. Thoughts? Basically I read that we should stay away from statement necklaces, but I don't want to wear all black....
Tortoise link necklace
Pearls don't have to be small and white...I had the same concern, but I was thinking of going with a much smaller gold necklace as to not draw too much attention to my chest. I might try to find a dark non-neutral shirt to mix things up a bit instead.
@Smoak as well, thanks for the feedback. As I was finding earlier in the thread, a full maternity suit is very hard to come by and looks somewhat more ridiculous than my black dress/gray jacket. I chose black dress because it minimizes the bump a bit, but obviously can't pair it with a black jacket of non-matching fabric and already had the gray jacket. I'm 30 weeks pregnant for what it's worth, so you can still tell even in the black dress that there is a baby in there.@Smoak is correct, a non-matching set would be considered too casual for med interviews. If you prefer the dress-and-jacket look, there are options for a dress suit, in which the pieces would be similar in construction to the ones pictured, but in the same fabric and color. If you're desperate to break up the monochrome, a skirt- or pantsuit is your best bet.
My bad! If you mentioned that before, I must have lost the thread a bit. From what I hear/read, pregnancy gives you a pass on some of the interview attire rules, so don't sweat itI'm 30 weeks pregnant for what it's worth, so you can still tell even in the black dress that there is a baby in there.
My guess is it's a little too light in color for the fall/winter.Is this suit color inappropriate?
@Smoak as well, thanks for the feedback. As I was finding earlier in the thread, a full maternity suit is very hard to come by and looks somewhat more ridiculous than my black dress/gray jacket. I chose black dress because it minimizes the bump a bit, but obviously can't pair it with a black jacket of non-matching fabric and already had the gray jacket. I'm 30 weeks pregnant for what it's worth, so you can still tell even in the black dress that there is a baby in there.
Awwww maaaaaanMy guess is it's a little too light in color for the fall/winter.
I take it you braved the mobs of vacationing yankees and their mamas? We're not so scary yeaaaah I was on vacation with my family when I found my suitJust scored a navy skirt suit AND a charcoal 3-piece suit (skirt, pants, and blazer) for under $300 at Ann Taylor - so I don't have to make my own after all! This "Suit Yourself" sale is EVERYTHING!
Ugh, but do I really want to go to the outlet mall right at the end of summer when every Yankee and their mama is still on vacation down here at the beach where I live? #vacationdestinationproblems
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Just scored a navy skirt suit AND a charcoal 3-piece suit (skirt, pants, and blazer) for under $300 at Ann Taylor - so I don't have to make my own after all! This "Suit Yourself" sale is EVERYTHING! I probably will make another back-up suit anyway, though, because I already bought the fabric. Lol
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Have you read this thread? You need a real suit.I have a grey blazer that I was planning on using for interviewing. Is a black dress underneath it okay? What about a button up shirt with a black pencil skirt? Its not a "suit" but is that professional looking still?
Pregnancy gets a pass.Have you read this thread? You need a real suit.
Unless you are pregnant, a suit is expected.I have a grey blazer that I was planning on using for interviewing. Is a black dress underneath it okay? What about a button up shirt with a black pencil skirt? Its not a "suit" but is that professional looking still?
I found some nice simple blouses at LOFT -- they would've been a bit pricy but the whole store happened to be 50% off.I'm having the hardest time finding a nice blouse to wear under my jacket. The blouse that I usually wear looks like this, but I noticed that the first post says that lace is generally not recommended. Would this be okay, or should I start looking again? Thanks!
Lace (and embroidery) are not business professional.I'm having the hardest time finding a nice blouse to wear under my jacket. The blouse that I usually wear looks like this, but I noticed that the first post says that lace is generally not recommended. Would this be okay, or should I start looking again? Thanks!