Which outfit is better for an interview?

I need help, the blazer with the pants or the skirt.
with these shoes.

bare in mind, i have to take it to the dry cleaner.

TIA

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Message edited 5/1/2006 7:14:17 PM.

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I would say with pants.

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what field are you interviewing in?

The skirt may be too casual looking but I would opt for a skirt over pants for an interview.

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it's for a market research firm.

Scheduler

Message edited 5/1/2006 3:21:20 PM.

Re: Which outfit is better for an interview?

If the second outfit is the skirt, I vote pants. I like the skirt a lot, but I would go with a more conservative look for an interview.

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pants

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pants

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thanks, now does it matter that they dont match?

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For me, the pants suit conveys a more serious & professional look for an interview.

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My dad was one of the jr. vice presidents of Volvo Corporation, the advice he gave me about interviewing was:

Hair pulled back
small earrings
no perfume
knee length skirt suit, preferably navy blue
and medium height high heels

There was a study done on this and you are more likely to get a job if you follow these standards of appearance. The no perfume thing is incase the person you are interviewing is allergic or doesn't like the smell.

HTH,
Kelly

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I was going to suggest that the outfit should match. It should be a suit that matches both pieces.

Maybe it's time to go shopping?

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I don't have money to go shopping.

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Tania, is the jacket plain black and the pants black pinstriped? I think that would be fine, as long as the 2 black tones are not completely different, so it doesn't look off.

Also, I always interview in pants. I am so uncomfortable in suit skirts, that I think I would fidget too much in them and it would not make a good impression to a prospective employer. You have to be somewhat comfortable to look professional, IMO.

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Do you have a black skirt or pants that is a similar material to the jacket?

Do you know much about the work environment?

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not really, i got the blazer at Target but they didn't have the pants in my size so i only bought the jacket.

well it's a market research firm that basically hires mistery shoppers to go do research and investigate how consumers shop.

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I like the skirt!

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Then I say just go with the pants.... If it was a recent purchase, is there a chance that the store may have your size in the pants now?

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Posted by Aliasmom

Posted by steph4777

Then I say just go with the pants.... If it was a recent purchase, is there a chance that the store may have your size in the pants now?

probably.
I'm just seriously broke.

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Posted by steph4777

Posted by Aliasmom

Posted by steph4777

Then I say just go with the pants.... If it was a recent purchase, is there a chance that the store may have your size in the pants now?

probably.
I'm just seriously broke.

I know what you mean. My first paycheck has already been accounted for and I don't even get it until May 17!

Go with the pants that you have and do your best on the interview. Good Luck!

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Good Luck...let us know what happens

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Posted by kms717

Good Luck...let us know what happens

Re: Which outfit is better for an interview?

I think either outfit is best-- since it is not a matching suit-- I would pick the bottom that matches the top the best-- you know- sometimes blacks clash, etc.

I think for a market research firm- you can wear either or-- it is not a conservative financial services organiztion- and I am sure that the office is a little more casual. I would also think about which you would feel more comfortable, and therefore more confident in.

I never wear a suit on an interview-- but I work in advertising/marketing- so it's more creative and I can get away with it- but, as long as your outfit looks smart, pulled together and professional- you are ok.