What to wear...

[Frank_Ridgeway]

The guy who made the snooty comment about your old "cheap" suit should be bench slapped. Hard and repeatedly. For eternity. Lord that pisses me off.

i second that

Well, in fairness, it did look like one of those "just released from prison suits" from an old chain-gang movie.

 

[spnited]

I have worn a suit on every interview I've been on. Sometimes, I've been overdressed (the SE in Birkenstocks was a highlight). But I have also interviewed with very formally-dressed folks, and I could tell they appreciated my efforts to look as presentable as possible.

SE in Birks? Anyone we know? ;D

 

[Omar_dont_scare]

The guy who made the snooty comment about your old "cheap" suit should be bench slapped. Hard and repeatedly. For eternity. Lord that pisses me off.

i second that

Well, in fairness, it did look like one of those "just released from prison suits" from an old chain-gang movie.

Get busy livin. Or get busy writin that prep volleyball gamer.

 

[21]

You never actually said if you were a guy or a woman, but in either case, wear the suit. Not only does it show that you own a suit, it shows that you know you should wear a suit.

Also, for guys in general: no cuteness on the tie, and lose the earring.

 

[sportschick]

I've always worn a suit (generally with a skirt even!) and normal pumps (1-inch heel as opposed to my 3-4 inch ones that I wear normally).

 

[three_bags_full]

You never actually said if you were a guy or a woman, but in either case, wear the suit. Not only does it show that you own a suit, it shows that you know you should wear a suit.

Also, for guys in general: no cuteness on the tie, and lose the earring.

Once interviewed a guy who came in with Beethoven crap on his tie. Against my better judgment, we hired him. I was wrong. It turned out to be a pretty good hire.

 

[farmerjerome]

I'd shy away from a skirt. I think taylored slacks make a much better impression.

I may feel differently in an hour, but I wouldn't wear a skirt to an interview.

 

[buckweaver]

I'll second it: You can't overdress for a job interview.

I'm not completely sure, but I think the snazzy suit had 10x more to do with being hired at my current gig than whatever qualifications I might have had.

 

[HejiraHenry]

Sports coat, tie and slacks.

Right about now, somebody (sometimes me) points out that you need to shine your shoes for the gig.

And DO NOT even think about wearing shoes you can't shine.

 

[joe]

I'll second it: You can't overdress for a job interview.

I'm not completely sure, but I think the snazzy suit had 10x more to do with being hired at my current gig than whatever qualifications I might have had.

You got that right.

 

[SteveThePirate]

True story: Not long ago, I saw a guy come into our office wearing a golf shirt (didn't get a good look at the pants). Needless to say, I didn't see him reappear for a second interview.

 

[sportschick]

I'd shy away from a skirt. I think taylored slacks make a much better impression.

I may feel differently in an hour, but I wouldn't wear a skirt to an interview.

Skirts are the more conservative option for women, FJ. Knee length, of course. Look at what high-powered women (bankers, most politicians, etc.) wear. It's almost always a skirt.