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[migtig]

Depends on the job, judge or prostitute? Black.

Clown? Spin in circles until you can't stand up without assistance, then close your eyes and get dressed.

You get the idea.

As funny as his advice is, it's actually the best. And remember it's always the better idea to look as professional as possible, even if it's a casual dress place of employement. I have my "lucky job interview suit" in dark gray and a "power" suit dress in black and red. Dark colors, muted colors with one power splash of color tends to be best. - Like a dark suit and a bright scarf or cool piece of jewelry. Remember to limit your accessories though - one power color item only.

 

[Mojo]

As funny as his advice is, it's actually the best. And remember it's always the better idea to look as professional as possible, even if it's a casual dress place of employement. I have my "lucky job interview suit" in dark gray and a "power" suit dress in black and red. Dark colors, muted colors with one power splash of color tends to be best. - Like a dark suit and a bright scarf or cool piece of jewelry. Remember to limit your accessories though - one power color item only.

What kind of power items are you bringing tomorrow

 

[sockgirl77]

Um... both jobs are within the law field. One is to be an office manager for an office which works with people in crisis situations, and the other is actually for a law office.

All I've heard so far is that bright colors, like pink and lime green, are not good plans and that red is a power color so you should steer away from it, but I've also heard that red makes people more confident so you should wear it.

Ummm...no. Red is not a good idea. I'd go for navy blue or charcoal gray. I've had good luck with charcoal gray. Make sure to wear a blazer. It looks more professional

 

[Radiant1]

Black skirt or slacks with a crisp white button up blouse works too, nothing too frilly.

 

[migtig]

Um... both jobs are within the law field. One is to be an office manager for an office which works with people in crisis situations, and the other is actually for a law office.

All I've heard so far is that bright colors, like pink and lime green, are not good plans and that red is a power color so you should steer away from it, but I've also heard that red makes people more confident so you should wear it.

Actually red is a power color - but used more for men's ties with dark suits white shirts. Think about what your favorite colored scarf or jewelry is and wear it as your "power confident" color. I have a great chunky light blue necklace that I like to wear with my gray suit. I get tons of compliments on it and it makes me feel good - which is an attitude you want to project.

 

[kris31280]

As funny as his advice is, it's actually the best. And remember it's always the better idea to look as professional as possible, even if it's a casual dress place of employement. I have my "lucky job interview suit" in dark gray and a "power" suit dress in black and red. Dark colors, muted colors with one power splash of color tends to be best. - Like a dark suit and a bright scarf or cool piece of jewelry. Remember to limit your accessories though - one power color item only.

My "power suit" is too dressy for interviews out here... I discovered that my first go round. The "power suit" I have is black with turquoise pinstripes, and has both pants and a skirt that can go with it. It's pretty, it's effective, but too dressy for most St. Mary's County interviews.

I was thinking a red 3/4 sleeve button up shirt and black with red pinstripe pants.

 

[sockgirl77]

Actually red is a power color - but used more for men's ties with dark suits white shirts. Think about what your favorite colored scarf or jewelry is and wear it as your "power confident" color. I have a great chunky light blue necklace that I like to wear with my gray suit. I get tons of compliments on it and it makes me feel good - which is an attitude you want to project.

I looooove charcoal gray with pink.

 

[migtig]

What kind of power items are you bringing tomorrow

Oh tomorrow I'm spinning in circles until I'm dizzy and then pulling clothes out of the closet willy nilly. :shrug:

 

[kris31280]

Crap... so red's a no go... I don't think I have anything in charcoal or grey or even solid black... or even a white blouse... I'm kind of a colorful character...

 

[sockgirl77]

My "power suit" is too dressy for interviews out here... I discovered that my first go round. The "power suit" I have is black with turquoise pinstripes, and has both pants and a skirt that can go with it. It's pretty, it's effective, but too dressy for most St. Mary's County interviews.

I was thinking a red 3/4 sleeve button up shirt and black with red pinstripe pants.

Not too dressy. You do not want to dress below standards b/c you think that St. Mary's isn't worthy of it. I have always worn nice suits to interviews. :shrug:

 

[Mojo]

Oh tomorrow I'm spinning in circles until I'm dizzy and then pulling clothes out of the closet willy nilly. :shrug:

Sounds like you and HB are going to match

 

[sockgirl77]

Crap... so red's a no go... I don't think I have anything in charcoal or grey or even solid black... or even a white blouse... I'm kind of a colorful character...

Get a pair of gray slacks and pair it with a pastel shirt. Dress Barn has great deals on slacks.

 

[kris31280]

Not too dressy. You do not want to dress below standards b/c you think that St. Mary's isn't worthy of it. I have always worn nice suits to interviews. :shrug:

It's not that at all... every time I wore it the first time around I had outdressed everyone in the office and it was really uncomfortable.

The power suit may work for tomorrow's law office interview... but I've interviewed with this place I'm going today before for a different position, so I have an idea what the office dress code is like.

 

[Lugnut]

Crap... so red's a no go... I don't think I have anything in charcoal or grey or even solid black... or even a white blouse... I'm kind of a colorful character...

When *I* go to an interview I worry more about knowing my ####, than what color suit I'm going to wear.

It's just a thought.


Girls are so funny.

 

[Lugnut]

Oh tomorrow I'm spinning in circles until I'm dizzy and then pulling my clothes off all willy nilly. :shrug:

You're lucky we'll be there to watch over you then.

 

[sockgirl77]

It's not that at all... every time I wore it the first time around I had outdressed everyone in the office and it was really uncomfortable.

The power suit may work for tomorrow's law office interview... but I've interviewed with this place I'm going today before for a different position, so I have an idea what the office dress code is like.

It doesn't matter what the office dress code is. You dress to impress. You want to stand out above the rest. Just do it in a good way.

 

[migtig]

My "power suit" is too dressy for interviews out here... I discovered that my first go round. The "power suit" I have is black with turquoise pinstripes, and has both pants and a skirt that can go with it. It's pretty, it's effective, but too dressy for most St. Mary's County interviews.

I was thinking a red 3/4 sleeve button up shirt and black with red pinstripe pants.

I wore all my DC suits for job interviews down here. Yes, I was "over dressed" but I projected a lot of professionalism, which was the objective. Right now I'm at work in a pair of jeans and a t-shirt. So what I am sayiny is, it's okay to be overly professional looking.

If you feel comfortable with the outfit you've picked out - go for it. But (and here's a big but) don't wear red shoes, carry a red purse and go over board with the red color. Go for toned down black. Some "zip" and color power punch is awesome, but too much is overwhelming. Then they don't remember YOU but your outfit. :shrug:

 

[Mojo]

My "power suit" is too dressy for interviews out here... I discovered that my first go round. The "power suit" I have is black with turquoise pinstripes, and has both pants and a skirt that can go with it. It's pretty, it's effective, but too dressy for most St. Mary's County interviews.

I was thinking a red 3/4 sleeve button up shirt and black with red pinstripe pants.

I know what you mean, now whenever I go to job interviews I just wear my nicest pair of Wranglers (the ones without the Copenhagen circle in the back pocket), my alligator boots and snap shirt.

 

[sockgirl77]

I wore all my DC suits for job interviews down here. Yes, I was "over dressed" but I projected a lot of professionalism, which was the objective. Right now I'm at work in a pair of jeans and a t-shirt. So what I am sayiny is, it's okay to be overly professional looking.

If you feel comfortable with the outfit you've picked out - go for it. But (and here's a big but) don't wear red shoes, carry a red purse and go over board with the red color. Go for toned down black. Some "zip" and color power punch is awesome, but too much is overwhelming. Then they don't remember YOU but your outfit. :shrug:

Yeah, over accessorizing makes you look short.

 

[sockgirl77]

I know what you mean, now whenever I go to job interviews I just wear my nicest pair of Wranglers (the ones without the Copenhagen circle in the back pocket), my alligator boots and snap shirt.

She should have asked this in the Ladies Room.