What shoes to wear for a job interview

[Anonymous]

I have an interview next week for a job in the education field. I am planning on wearing a skirt suit. Is it OK to wear open toe shoes? Also do you have to wear nylons if I wear closed toed shoes? It has been a while since I have interviewed last
If anyone has great recommendations for shoes please post them.
Thanks

[Anonymous]

Do not wear open-toed shoes. You can wear hose if you choose to with closed-toe shoes, but you don't have to. A simple pump in a dark color is appropriate for an interview.

[Anonymous]

22:12 here - Here's a link to a shoe I think is appropriate:

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3033572/0~2376778~2372808~2372940~2372941?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=2372941&P=1

[Anonymous]

As much as I would hate to do it in this weather, I would wear an enclosed shoe. I would not wear hose, unless you are interviewing for a firm with those kinds of rules. For example, Sen. Lott strongly preferred female aides to wear skirts/dresses, hose, and lipstick. I would not like to work in that kind of environment, so I would not pursue a job in that setting.

[Anonymous]

I'm 10:13. If you have access to a DSW, check one out as they are a lot of pumps in the stacks right now.

[Anonymous]

No open toe shoes. Definitely wear pantyhose. And, though you didn't ask, No sleeveless either - so if your blouse under your suit is sleeveless, don't take off your jacket. Good luck in your interview.

[Anonymous]

If it's education, it's not that important to go in a power suit. Dress with summer in mind. There's nothing worse than seeing someone interview in a suit that's way too heavy for the weather - or way too conservative. I've been to many educational job fairs (been on both sides), and it's painful to see how so many try to dress to impress.

This would be perfectly acceptable - shoes and all.

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3077065/0~2376776~2374327~2374331~6014144?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6014144&P=2

[Anonymous]

also a good choice
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3092247/0~2376776~2374327~2374331~6014144?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6014144&P=3

with these
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3073137/0~2376778~2372808~6013523~6013525?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6013525&P=1

[Anonymous]

Agree with pp--no hose is fine, and an open toe pump is appropriate.

[Anonymous]

You do not have to wear pantyhose and a conservative shoe that is open-toed is fine. Just don't wear sandals or flip flops.

[Anonymous]

OP here: Thanks for the feedback. I love the idea of the dresses. Going to go to Nordstrom and see what looks good one. I love the peep toe shoes but I have trouble wearing them with my feet. Think I will get nice black pumps and a dress.

Interview is next week so if you have more suggestions on clothes or shoes please send them on.

[Anonymous]

I have to say, I disagree with some of this. I also work in education as an administrator and just had to hire someone. I was APPALLED at how many of the candidates (all women) came in without suits. And I am in my late twenties, so I'm not looking at this from a perspective of someone who is not really in tune with fashion today. I just think that for a professional job interview, you need to wear a suit. Maybe half of your interviewers won't care- but is it worth automatically disqualifying yourself from the other half?? Along those same lines, of course you have to wear nylons! I would never dream of going to a job interview without a suit and hose.

And I do not think this is comparable to Sen. Lott's office - just because an employer would like to see you dressed up for an interview does not mean you have to dress that way every day. Think about men in banking or consulting who dress business casual every day- do you think they didn't wear suits to the interview?! This honestly boggles my mind.

[Anonymous]

I tend to agree with 10:27. I think that an interview is not a good place to express your fashion and I am speaking as a fashionable young woman. Unless your are in a creative field steer towards a conservative appearance for interviews and always wear a suit. If you think that you might take off the jacket (likely in the summer) don't wear a sleeveless top under the jacket but make sure to wear a top with sleeves. Don't wear open toe shoes. Wear closed toe pump approx 2 to 3 inch heel in a neutral color. Subtle design like a small buckle would be okay IMO. Hose is not essential unless it's a field where that is the norm (which would not include education). Keep jewelry minimal and nothing that makes noise: small earrings, simple watch, optional small bracelet

[Anonymous]

I am 25 and interview hundreds of people a year in the educational field. We note on the candidates files whether they wear a suit or not. It's not a dealbreaker but we interpret the wearing of a suit to mean that the candidate understands professionalism and is taking the interview seriously.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am 25 and interview hundreds of people a year in the educational field. We note on the candidates files whether they wear a suit or not. It's not a dealbreaker but we interpret the wearing of a suit to mean that the candidate understands professionalism and is taking the interview seriously.

You must be from a small county. In my experience, a snazzy dresser doesn't have to wear a suit. And although not wearing a suit is not a deal breaker, I find it appalling that it would be noted. low cut blouse - sure! mini skirt - of course! but not wearing a suit? absolutely ridiculous!

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