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Thank you!!looks great. If it were green or purple that would be an "unnatural" color.
Thank you!!looks great. If it were green or purple that would be an "unnatural" color.
So I currently have a knee injury and I’m using crutches. I’m able to walk (limp) without them but end up in some pain after that. I was thinking of not using them but wearing a knee and ankle brace with flat shoes. Would it be okay not to wear the heels ? I would love some advice
I’m searching all over for a pant suit. Do these pants look too fitted? View attachment 281481
Or, does this second look seem too casual ?
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Yes, the first suit looks much too fitted on the model who's wearing it. Don't know exactly how it would look on you though, so might be worth a shot.
I"m not loving the second suit. Looks kind of like a banker wannabe. I think it's the grey pinstripe fabric...
Here’s a shot of the back to stay anon?
I concur. Looks great!looks great. If it were green or purple that would be an "unnatural" color.
The peak lapels are another problem with the pinstripe. Too tuxedo.I’m searching all over for a pant suit. Do these pants look too fitted? View attachment 281481
Or, does this second look seem too casual ?
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The peak lapels are another problem with the pinstripe. Too tuxedo.
Those are perfect. They are called "step" lapels.Thank you for your feedback. Do you think the lapels are okay in the photo of myself that I just posted? I only just realized that they look slightly similar...
Thank you! Do you think this jacket is okay? Please disregard the ill fitting pants, they did not have the proper size available so I tried these on purely for the color. Also please excuse my terrible nail polish right now!View attachment 281495
Yes, I’ve read through so many pages of this thread, I knew to avoid the “star” issue on the pants. I tried on a larger size of the same suit in a different color to make sure it fit properly, and then ordered online. Thank you for your advice!That jacket looks nice.
Glad you realized those pants don't fit you well -- I'm only mentioning it here so others can see that this is NOT an appropriate fit.
Thank you! Do you think this jacket is okay? Please disregard the ill fitting pants, they did not have the proper size available so I tried these on purely for the color. Also please excuse my terrible nail polish right now!View attachment 281495
I need some opinions.
1) skirt or pants? I feel more professional and feminine in a skirt but feel like few women (esp physicians!) wear skirts. What looks better on me?
2) are the pearls too much?
3) is the green too strong? Which shirt favorite?
4) can I wear my hair down if I don’t play with it during the day?
Okay for real..
Black wedges (i dont do heels) or a brown shoe of some sort for a navy suit with a staight-leg pant? Im not convinced my black wedged heels from my med school interviews look okay with the navy. (I may have also bought two suits because i didnt know what to do lol)
@gyngyn @DokterMom Would I be able to wear my hair down, or is it too long? I'd tuck it behind my ears rather than have it in front like this, and it would be straightened nicely. Thanks!
How about a partial updo? Meaning the top front is pulled back - something Kate Middleton would do. And you don't need to straighten it.
I'd definitely do that! I have some shorter pieces in the front that could fall out; are visible bobby pins okay? They wouldn't be like sticking out. I'd try hairspray too but my hair doesn't hold it well.
Sorry if this has been asked already, but what brands do you y'all recommend for petites? I went to the mall this weekend and had a hard time finding anything that fit. I tried Talbots, Ann Taylor, Lord and Taylor, and Express and only found a single suit jacket that fit me properly.
Also, why is women's sizing the worst? I'm usually a size 4, but apparently I'm a size 0 in suits? I'm so confused.
I had luck at Banana Republic! I'm about 5'1" and found that their petite size jacket fit me well. They didn't have petite sizes in stock for the pants but they hemmed a regular length pair for me in-store for $10 (though that may vary in other parts of the country). Good luck and hope you find something that fits!
I'd much prefer these to the skin tight trousers I've seen lately.Are these too flared at the end?View attachment 283419
So sorry to bombard everyone with questions but here they are:
Are these shoes too "fashion-y"? They're fairly comfortable, but I can find different ones if I need to.
Also, I'm guessing this bag is too large? I have a much smaller black cross-body, but I wasn't sure if a crossbody was too casual.
Also, why is women's sizing the worst? I'm usually a size 4, but apparently I'm a size 0 in suits? I'm so confused.
I vote for a transition to measurements-based sizing, like the fellas.
So sorry to bombard everyone with questions but here they are:
Are these shoes too "fashion-y"? They're fairly comfortable, but I can find different ones if I need to.
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Also, I'm guessing this bag is too large? I have a much smaller black cross-body, but I wasn't sure if a crossbody was too casual.View attachment 283524
The shoes are too embellished.
Sorry if this has been asked already, but what brands do you y'all recommend for petites? I went to the mall this weekend and had a hard time finding anything that fit. I tried Talbots, Ann Taylor, Lord and Taylor, and Express and only found a single suit jacket that fit me properly.
Also, why is women's sizing the worst? I'm usually a size 4, but apparently I'm a size 0 in suits? I'm so confused.
i just wore my heels in the rain so i don't have shoe advice, but the peacoat and umbrella sound perfectly professional to me!I'm interviewing on the east coast next week and apparently it will be raining on both of my scheduled dates. Does anyone have advice regarding shoes or raincoats? I currently have small heels but am worried about the weather. Being from CA I only have a black peacoat (above knee) and umbrella; do I need to get a more professional looking coat?
i just wore my heels in the rain so i don't have shoe advice, but the peacoat and umbrella sound perfectly professional to me!
Looks good to me!
Sorry if this has been asked already but I would like to know what type of shoes and coat to wear for a January interview, this place gets very cold (5-10 degrees with negative windchill) and it might snow? Should I get Chelsea boots for these or wear my snow boots then change to pumps at the interview? For the coats can I wear my north face with a hoodie or should I get a more formal coat and wear a bunch of layers under my suit and a scarf? I'll be flying with just a carryon and don't want to overpack. Thank you!
I'm wearing a pant suit, and okay I'll get the dress boat. My coats are bulky and don't look "professional" so I wanted to get one that could keep me warm and also fit the look. Thank you for your suggestions, I'll look on eBay now.Are you wearing a skirted suit or pantsuit? With a skirted suit, I like the snow boots + pumps option. With a pantsuit, you could wear dress boots.
There's some flexibility on the coat. If you're from Florida and are interviewing in Minnesota, don't buy a new coat just for the interview, and make a light-hearted but upbeat joke about having to get used to the weather instead. (I'm assuming the 'hoodie' refers to part of the Northface coat and not a zippered sweatshirt underneath? If you mean a hoodie hoodie, then that's not appropriate even from Florida...) If you're from Boston though, you should already have an appropriate winter coat, so would get less leeway.
There are many, many appropriate and inexpensive options available used on eBay or Goodwill if it would make you feel more comfortable,
Thank you for this thread! It has been so so helpful as I get ready for my interview!
I have two quick questions:
- I have four ear piercings, most of which are difficult to remove. They are in pairs, and I have professional earrings in each of them (small diamond studs) but I am worried about it still coming across as unprofessional. Am I overthinking this?
- It's going to dip to below freezing when I'm at my interview and I have a down jacket that is borderline puffer (it's not super puffy, but if it was fluffier it would probably look like one). Is it worth it for me to get a new coat before my interview?
Hi everyone,
Ive been casually browsing this thread for some time, but I have some more specific questions.
- Are heels a must? Heels kill my feet and my interviews are in the winter...would matte leather flats be acceptable?
- And is a fancy coat a must for a jacket? I only have one winter coat, and buying another just for the outdoor portion of the interview seems absurd. I may even bring a hat and stash it in my purse bc cold really affects me, badly. I will take off my outwear inside anyway...Here is a pic of my jacket.
I think your assesment is accurate. Professionalism is important, but safety and practicality are more important. A med school interview is a unique situation where you have your professional clothes for inside, but there is a outdoor tour of the campus as part of the interview day, meaning you will need outerwear.I've seen many people wear flats rather than heels, and I think matte > patent so you should be fine!
Also, I recently went to an interview where people had winter coats, and many wore ones similar to yours. Your coat looks nice, and I don't think it's necessary to buy a new long peacoat just for the interview. Not a pro here, but just giving advice based on what I've seen at recent interviews in cold east coat cities.
I think your assesment is accurate. Professionalism is important, but safety and practicality are more important. A med school interview is a unique situation where you have your professional clothes for inside, but there is a outdoor tour of the campus as part of the interview day, meaning you will need outerwear.
Also, are logos that big of a deal? I bought this very nice, small purse on Blackfriday as a treat, bc I literally keep purses for like five years so splurging on a nice one makes sense. Its an MK purse, and the logo is printed all over it. Is that a deal breaker? Here it is, pictured below. Hand for scale.
( Ironically, that requires buying a new purse that would mean I need to spend more money than otherwise- but I see what you mean. New pursy-purse it is).A purse covered in logos is not a good choice for an interview. It doesn't have to be expensive, just something simple that matches your suit and shoes.