Job interview clothes?

#1 09-08-2008 00:56

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Job interview clothes?

Its been a while since i last worked and i want to get back into work again now. I'm thinking about applying for a job at a local supermarket, however right now i don't really have any suitable clothes for a job interview (nothing smart enough really), so i'm going to try and find some good clothes for a job interview before applying for any jobs.

Anyways, i was out shopping with a friend of mine the other day and i was discussing the whole job interview clothes thing with her at one point. I said i had some black knee high boots (they have a little bit of heel on them but not much, and they are plain in design) that i was thinking of wearing with a knee length skirt, smart shirt and jacket, when she immediately disagreed with me about the boots- she said knee high boots (overall) look way too "harsh" and that not everybody likes skirts, she advised that i wear some black trousers, smart shirt and plain shoes.

What do you think- do you think knee high boots are too harsh to wear for a job interview, or do you think they can look smart and sophisticated and make a good skirt look great smile ?

The job i am applying for is nothing special, but i still want to dress well for the interview if i get one, i really don't know what to buy right now as i don't have enough spare cash to buy smart clothes which won't work well. I don't want to overdress or under-dress for the possible interview, hmm...Any help on the matter is much appreciated ^_^ .

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#2 09-08-2008 02:33

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I definatley  agree with your friend, i think the knee high boots would be too much.

You can never go wrong with a nice pair of pants and a collared shirt. And for the shoes id go for heels, but with covered toes.

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#3 09-08-2008 02:52

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I agree with the high heeled boots being a little too harsh.
But what about wearing them Inside some nice pants with a nice smart shirt?


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#4 09-08-2008 02:57

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Whatever you choose to wear I wish good luck getting the job. wink
Come on and tell us how it went. wink


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#5 09-08-2008 11:01

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I think the boots and skirt would be fine.

but then i can't even get an interview so my opinion isn't worth much.


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#6 09-08-2008 11:16

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I think you should wear what ever you feel comfortable in. x


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#7 09-08-2008 11:52

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rachie278 wrote:

I think you should wear what ever you feel comfortable in. x

i think it to


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#8 09-08-2008 11:55

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I think with Job Interviews it is always best to vear towards the conservative, it's a mark of respect and shows that you are taking the job seriously - whatever it may be.

I would recommend buying one good trouser suit and just matching that with a smart yet pretty blouse. 

If money is tight, go on Ebay, I have purchased some great clothes on there and you can pick up an excellent bargain if you are not worried about buying a garment that has been worn once or twice.

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#9 09-08-2008 18:08

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maybe a kitten heels or maybe shoes like for school (lol). Id say a blouse and a pencil skirt! i love pencils skirts but they always look so smart and businessy and cause i dont have a job, id never have a chance to wear one.

Also i think it depends what the job is, some jobs dont worry about clothes so much as others.


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#10 09-09-2008 01:19

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Re: Job interview clothes?

Thanks for the advice and kind comments everyone ^_^ , I think i'm going to give the boots a miss and look for some small flat shoes- i'm still interested in getting a skirt, although i will keep my eye out for trousers too smile .

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#11 09-09-2008 12:25

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oh yeah, for a supermarket you will probably want to have flat shoes to work in anyway, so they will be a worthwhile investment!


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#12 09-10-2008 21:42

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#13 09-16-2008 08:31

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So how did it go??


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#14 09-17-2008 10:57

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Re: Job interview clothes?

Triinity wrote:

So how did it go??

I've sent off for an application form but it hasn't arrived yet smile . I went shopping the other day and i ended up getting two smart pairs of trousers and and a shirt big_smile - i still need to find some good shoes though goutte .

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#15 09-17-2008 12:57

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smile good stuff.. best of luck and let us know how it goes bisou


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#16 09-17-2008 17:19

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The boots are a definite no and I would also avoid a skirt.  You should probably stick to a conservative color pant (gray, black, navy etc).  I think a nice pair of dress pants, a nice button down shirt and a pair of conservative heels would be perfect for what you're going for.  Good luck!

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#17 09-18-2008 01:39

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How did it go?


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