Comments on: Reader Mailbag Part I: What To Wear on Interviews Generally

By: New to this

New to this — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:56:04 +0000

Wow, just wanted to say how grateful I am to have come across this site! I’m a sophomore engineering major and next week I’m starting to interview for summer internships. I’m completely new to wearing professional attire so I was stressing over what to wear. This article was so helpful and I’m sure that when (fingers crossed) I get an internship, I’ll be checking Corporette all the time. Thanks again!!

By: MQ

MQ — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:53:17 +0000

yes yes, ann taylor/loft is the best, especially if you’re petite and itty bitty!

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By: Iz

Iz — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 10:05:25 +0000

Hey M in CA, I had the same problems with button down shirts. I just wear a minimizer bra with a stretchy button down from Jcrew (but that’s because I’m a poor college student). Doing some clothing research for my summer internship I stumbled upon this site, that makes shirts for very hourglassy types. It might work for you: http://carissarose.com/

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By: The First Five Seconds « Gonzaga Law Career Services Blog

The First Five Seconds « Gonzaga Law Career Services Blog — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 16:46:59 +0000

[...] circles of law red pumps and open-toed shoes are considered provocative. The best advice is: wear a skirt suit. The skirt should not be too short. To test the hemline, pull up a chair in the dressing room and [...]

By: georgienyc

georgienyc — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:11:55 +0000

we put together this outfit for a corporate interview – thought the skirt offered a little more individuality. thoughts

http://www.what2wearwhere.com/blog/post/2009/09/28/Corporate-Interview.aspx

By: Meg

Meg — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:48:23 +0000

Emily-

I also have long straight hair. It looks very harsh pulled back in a bun, and in fact our Career Services Office specifically warned against a bun/pony tail. For interviews last year I did a half up (a la Sarah Palin, say what you will about her politics, the woman has fabulous hair!), which still had the polish of wearing your hair down without the tendancy to get in your face.

Of couse, I had to pay extra attention not to play with it.

By: Emily

Emily — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 21:10:05 +0000

Hi – I have two questions. Given that the objective is clearly not to look hot, but is to look attractive in a nonsexual way:

a) Is it safe to assume 3″ and under for heels OK for biglaw interviews anywhere (assume closed toe, able to walk in them normally, etc)?

b) As someone w/med-long straight hair… it seems that putting hair into a bun (as in the picture above) might look too severe and unflattering or and a ponytail might look sort of childish (esp on younger interviewees). Is it acceptable to leave longer hair down or part down, provided it’s blowdried/styled nicely and not played with? Or is it a clear don’t?

By: anonymous

anonymous — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:15:21 +0000

lauren: i think turtlenecks can look good with suits but its a look i’d save for after i got the job, rather than for the interview, personally. you could try on your button down shirts under your jackets to see if they’re comfortable, and if they arent, you could go and purchase a new shirt. there’s lots of time before fall interviews!