job interview clothing question

[Furionstormrage]

get a pair of black slacks from walmart for $10 and a pair of cheap dress shoes for about the same price. after the interview return them. (keep all the stickers and tags and shit though and don't scuff the shoes).

Do this, personally I'd keep them for future interviews, unless you're flat broke.

Appearance is very important for an interview, you want to show them that you're serious.

I've gotten jobs that I was horribly underqualified for, and I like to think it's because I presented myself in a mature and well-groomed fashion. (Appearance, speech, attitude)

[Plow]

Seriously take 10 minutes to go to wal-mart and spend $10 on a pair of black pants that look halfass decent.

[Daahan]

If you have to choose between black and blue jeans you should go with blue jeans. Black jeans are simply out of style.

[Heian]

Go get a pair of slacks you schmuck.

Regardless of the position, always dress business professional and never business casual. I always wear a suit to interviews. Shirt, Tie, dress shoes, whole nine yards.

[Jefe]

Jeans? Holy shit, at least get some Dockers and a long sleeve shirt:

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[izembo]

i wouldnt even interview you if you dont show up in dress shoes/slacks/collared shirt.

[Vuitton]

If you have to choose between black and blue jeans you should go with blue jeans. Black jeans are simply out of style.

What world are you in? Black jeans are very in style right now. Black straight leg or skinny jeans. The only in style shade of blue would be a deep navy.


http://www.clubmonaco.com
http://www.expressfashion.com/products.jsp?category=Him
http://shop.hm.com/shop/do?action=views ... _NED_DENIM

Please peruse the men and woman's section at your leisure. Black & White are always in. Especially in the Fall and Winter seasons.

As for the jean choice, the color of your jeans will be decided upon with the color of your shirt and shoes. Don't mix a gross denim blue oxford with black denim. If you're wearing a white oxford and have nice black boots, belt, and a nice black jacket then wear the black jeans.

Blue jeans... are eh. It would be tough to pull off.

I usually show up to my interviews looking similar to this:

http://shop.hm.com/media/products/55...267R_59590.jpg
But, not in denim. If you're going to show up in denim you better pull it off as well as that photo.

If you need cheap dress clothes I recommend Express for Men. Or, if you're in an area of the U.S with H&M (cali, chicago, east coast). If you don't mind spending a little money I recommend Club Monaco as the next step up. All of the dress clothes you can find there (sweaters, vests, oxfords, ties, ect.) can all be worn with a good pair of jeans when you're not at an interview. So its like having twice the wardrobe (work and play). Good for going to nice bars in as well.

Another tip (I keep making edits to add on for info XD): Don't make the fauxpaux of wearing your shirt tucked into your jeans without having a sweater or vest to cover the waist. The only time you can get away with showing the waist with having something tucked in is with slacks/dress pants, and even then only with a nice belt.

and boys! dont let your dress shirts balloon out the back after you tuck them in! god it looks so bad. make sure to properly fold and tuck so avoid a puffy back or buy your oxfords in a slim fit to avoid it altogether.

http://shop.hm.com/media/products/57...145R_57568.jpg

[Vuitton]

Double post for emphasis:

This Fall/Winter's colors are black/white/gray. If you're going to wear color layer it under or incorporate it into your accessories.

Ex: white dress shirt w/ sleeves rolled up, black sweater vest, color tie.
Ex: colored tshirt, black polo
Ex: colored tshirt, gray zip hoodie, black jeans, black or white slip ons

[Byrd]

Between working as a Fast Food Manager and in Pizza Joint for ~10 years and conducted hundreds of job interviews, there's a pretty simple rule of thumb I've seen.

You can never overdress for a job interview. When in doubt, dress formally.

[Remyo]

I usually show up to my interviews looking similar to this:

http://shop.hm.com/media/products/55...267R_59590.jpg

I'm sorry all I could think of when I saw that pic was this
http://www.343guiltysnark.com/wp-con...douchebag2.jpg

[Koga]

Work from the Bottom Up!!!

Step 1: Start with Pants.
Pick out a pair of Dark Neutral Color pants.
Producers from Express are a good Start. They are Flat Front pants that fit pretty well on a small to medium build body.
Dont wear baggy pants.
Dont wear girl pants (super tight pants)

Step 2: Pick out a Pair of Shoes
Generally Speaking you want to wear dressier shoes. Things you should never ever ever wear to an interview:
White Shoes of any type. (Unless they match your outfit... Which if your wearing White you better know what your doing.)
Tennis Shoes/Skate Shoes.
Sandals/Flip Flops.

You should aim for a Dark Shoe with no marks on it (Doesn't have to be new, but should be clean and tidy...) If that means running to Wal-Mart to buy a pair of crappy $10 shoes just for the interview then do it.
You don't need them to be glossy or real leather. You just don't want something that stands out.

Step 3: Undershirt
DO NOT WEAR A WIFE BEATER! lol.
A preferred undershirt would be a form fitting (not baggy) and you could go with a plain shirt nothing on it, or you could do something with a Graphic Design on it. Don't do anything with a Logo though. Keep in mind that the color you pick out for the shirt should coicide with the shirt wou will wear on top of this. If you are going to wear a Black Dress Shirt. Don't wear a white undershirt or a black shirt with a bright white graphic on it.

Step 4: The Dress Shirt
Wear a button down collared dress shirt. Not a wrinkled one, not one that looks like its been sitting on a hanger for 3 months because the shoulders are all pointy. A freshly steamed/dry-cleaned/ironed shirt. Try not wear bright colors or more than 2 colors on the shirt. You can go two ways with this. The more conservative look would be to get a classic fit shirt that you would tuck in like most people do. The alternative, and this usally only works with medium to smaller builds , is to get a sport fit shirt. The difference between the two is that the sport has shorter length and is slightly tapered on the side seams. It hugs your body and makes you appear thinner and gives a younger look. Sometimes it also goes by Fitted. If you choose that style you can choose to go casual and leave the shirt untucked (still wear a belt), roll the sleaves half way up your fore-arm and leave the top button undone. More of a going out look, but still holds a somewhat professional feel to it. You could wear black or dark navy denim with this as long as you picked something that fits your body. See above for don't on pants.

Step 5: Grooming.
Shave before you get into the shower so that any nicks, razor burn, and dead skin is washed off.
Use a body wash on your entire body.
Twease your Eyebrows and make them clean. It shows a high level of Personal Hygiene.
If you are going to wear cologne, spray it in front of you walk through it so that its not overly strong.
Do your hair and make it look nice. Check your hair again before you get out of the car though because as hair dries it will do its own thing so double check before you get out of the car ;p

Was gonna go into detail about hairstyles and belts but I'm off and I want to go home.
GL~

[Popeh]

Honestly, if i interviewed someone for a job and they arrived in blue jeans they'd have to be pretty awesome to justify even being considered.

Interviews are your first impression on a possible employer. In my opinion blue jeans are casual and suggest your too laid back to bother making an effort. Black jeans although not ideal, assuming they are deep colour and not torn or worn along with grooming at least indicate you made an effort.

Apart from that, be confident, speak clearly, be enthusiastic and maintain eye contact. Doesn't hurt if you know a little about the company before your interview either.

[Popeh]

Shave before you get into the shower so that any nicks, razor burn, and dead skin is washed off.

ARE YOU MAD!?! ;P

Shower first = smoother, cleaner and more comfortable shave. Days of nicks and burns were left behind in the 60's.

[Koga]

Shave before you get into the shower so that any nicks, razor burn, and dead skin is washed off.

ARE YOU MAD!?! ;P
Shower first = smoother, cleaner and more comfortable shave. Days of nicks and burns were left behind in the 60's.

Get your face wet and palce a warm washcloth on your face for about 5 minutes if you are that paranoid.

[Popeh]

Nothing paranoid about it. I've been shaving for 15 years and it just seems wrong to me to be ripping the whiskers out by starting with a shave on unprepped skin unless your using an electrical shaver.

Shower > Shave > cold rinse.

Down to personal preference I guess >.>

[Quixotic]

Interviewing for a job is different than actually working; while a company's dress code may be lax, the point of an interview is to make the best impression you can on the hiring managers. And believe me, a large part of it is how you look, not just your dress, but your attitude and sense of confidence. I think some people have stated what I have to say before, but I'll put my general stuff down anyways:

-If you did end up wearing a suit for an interview, a black suit is a no no. Black suits are only for REALLY formal occasions (e.g. weddings, funerals, etc).
-Don't wear some clubbing button down shirt to an interview. By this, I mean those highly stylized shirts with some striking stripe pattern or flowers or whatever. While yes, it may look good on you, its not proper for an interview. The best IMO is just a plain solid colored shirt, or a shirt with a subtle stripe pattern is okay too. A matching tie does wonders as well. (This is just my personal opinion, but don't wear a tie that's the same color as your shirt. It's....well gaudy imo.) Also, don't get those shirts that have collars with buttons on them, they're very old-fashioned. Make sure your shirts have collars that have slots for collar stays (the little plastic things that you insert into the tips of collars to make sure they stay straight).
-Always wear an undershirt. Best option is a grey t-shirt, because a white t-shirt can show through some dress shirts, and it is VERY noticeable.
-If you have to work in a place that requires dress shoes, honestly, you should never be cheap about them. Dress shoes are pretty much one of the few items in my wardrobe that I will drop a couple hundred on without hesitation, because they will last a long time, they're a wardrobe staple, and you really do get what you pay for when shopping for them.
-Unless you're 40+ or not skinny/fit, don't wear pants with pleats. Pleats are okay for (no offense) "larger" people because it allows for a looser fit around the waist. Cuffs at the bottom are debateable; I personally don't like them.
-Make sure your pants fit correctly. Meaning, no sagging, and they shouldn't bunch up at the bottom either. They also shouldn't be baggy. The "perfect" fit for a dress pant is where the backside has no break at all, and the front side has a single break because of the top of your shoe/foot.
-Match your socks to your pant color. Matching to your shoe color works okay too, but god don't wear white athletic socks with dress shoes. It looks ridiculous.

[Heian]

Interviewing for a job is different than actually working; while a company's dress code may be lax, the point of an interview is to make the best impression you can on the hiring managers. And believe me, a large part of it is how you look, not just your dress, but your attitude and sense of confidence. I think some people have stated what I have to say before, but I'll put my general stuff down anyways:

-If you did end up wearing a suit for an interview, a black suit is a no no. Black suits are only for REALLY formal occasions (e.g. weddings, funerals, etc).
-Don't wear some clubbing button down shirt to an interview. By this, I mean those highly stylized shirts with some striking stripe pattern or flowers or whatever. While yes, it may look good on you, its not proper for an interview. The best IMO is just a plain solid colored shirt, or a shirt with a subtle stripe pattern is okay too. A matching tie does wonders as well. (This is just my personal opinion, but don't wear a tie that's the same color as your shirt. It's....well gaudy imo.) Also, don't get those shirts that have collars with buttons on them, they're very old-fashioned. Make sure your shirts have collars that have slots for collar stays (the little plastic things that you insert into the tips of collars to make sure they stay straight).
-Always wear an undershirt. Best option is a grey t-shirt, because a white t-shirt can show through some dress shirts, and it is VERY noticeable.
-If you have to work in a place that requires dress shoes, honestly, you should never be cheap about them. Dress shoes are pretty much one of the few items in my wardrobe that I will drop a couple hundred on without hesitation, because they will last a long time, they're a wardrobe staple, and you really do get what you pay for when shopping for them.
-Unless you're 40+ or not skinny/fit, don't wear pants with pleats. Pleats are okay for (no offense) "larger" people because it allows for a looser fit around the waist. Cuffs at the bottom are debateable; I personally don't like them.
-Make sure your pants fit correctly. Meaning, no sagging, and they shouldn't bunch up at the bottom either. They also shouldn't be baggy. The "perfect" fit for a dress pant is where the backside has no break at all, and the front side has a single break because of the top of your shoe/foot.
-Match your socks to your pant color. Matching to your shoe color works okay too, but god don't wear white athletic socks with dress shoes. It looks ridiculous.

Thats sums it up pretty well, which reminds me I do need to do some suit shopping, but.......I'm waiting for my size of a winter coat to come in at Express.....

I know I know inb4fag

[Obev]

DO NOT WEAR A WIFE BEATER! lol.

So that's what I've been doing wrong!

[Talus]

The cool thing about being a guy is you only need about three pairs of dress shoes: black, brown, and maybe a deep burgundy.

I like Johnston & Murphy. I'm not rich enough to justify having handmade shoes, from John Lobb for instance.

[Feielle]

I usually show up to my interviews looking similar to this:

http://shop.hm.com/media/products/55...267R_59590.jpg

I find it reflects negatively on me to show up at an interview grabbing my own ass. Makes me seem narcissistic.