What do teens wear on job interviews for more "professional" settings?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:One step up from whatever the dress code for the office is. If you don't know, slacks or skirt + button-down or sweater/cardigan.

I'm having trouble picturing what type of office job would have a uniform - would she be staff at a rec center or something like that?

? medical office, maybe?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If your teen is interviewing for a summer job/internship that is in a more professional/office type environment, what do they wear? Specifically, I'm asking about females. I tend to think the dress code is different than if you are looking for a lifeguard job or a position at the frozen yogurt store. My child doesn't really own anything other than skinny jeans and tshirts - we don't really get dressed up - we don't go to church or anything like that, where you would think one might wear "nicer" attire.

Actually, I never interviewed for a lifeguard position in a swim suit. I wore a skirt and cardigan.

[Anonymous]

My daughter had a summer internship in a professional office environment.

Pencil skirts, nice modest tops and neutral sweaters. Nice sandals or flats with no more than an inch of heels. French braid. Small earrings and a watch. Shaped nails (no fake nails or very long nails)- neutral polish. Well groomed, light makeup.

Interestingly, she was commended on her work AS well as professional way of dressing after her internship.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My daughter had a summer internship in a professional office environment.

Pencil skirts, nice modest tops and neutral sweaters. Nice sandals or flats with no more than an inch of heels. French braid. Small earrings and a watch. Shaped nails (no fake nails or very long nails)- neutral polish. Well groomed, light makeup.

Interestingly, she was commended on her work AS well as professional way of dressing after her internship.

^^ I meant, neutral cardigans (not sweaters).

Pencil skirts were above knee, but not short. I agree with another PP that the length of the skirt matters. Good manners, timeliness and sending status reports also matter a lot.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If your teen is interviewing for a summer job/internship that is in a more professional/office type environment, what do they wear? Specifically, I'm asking about females. I tend to think the dress code is different than if you are looking for a lifeguard job or a position at the frozen yogurt store. My child doesn't really own anything other than skinny jeans and tshirts - we don't really get dressed up - we don't go to church or anything like that, where you would think one might wear "nicer" attire.

Get her something she could wear again for some reason. I would do a black skirt, with a cute printed top and a cardigan. Alternatively, you could do black pants and a white button down shirt. Just make sure that all of it fits well.

[Anonymous]

Brooks Brothers Outlet in Leesburgh will have everything you need.

[Anonymous]

I suggest going to H&M. You can find a nice-ish knee length black skirt and either a button up or blouse for about $50 total. She will have the clothes for other occasions as well. I wish her best of luck!

[Anonymous]

A teenager should have more than an unwrinkled t shirt and jeans as a dress outfit. If money is an issue, then a simple pair of black slacks and a neutral blouse or sweater tpp (not too revealing) will work along with a pair of basic black flats. It is important to teach a teen how to dress because first impressions do matter and almost everyone will need to learn how to interview for a volunteer job. a paid or unpaid internship, or a part or full-time summer job while in high school.

[Anonymous]

My daughter had to wear a "professional outfit" for a presentation recently. We got her black pants and a blouse with a cardigan at Loft.

[Anonymous]

Black pants, blouse (not too tight or low cut) and a cardigan. Simple black flats. Done.

[Anonymous]

You'll have a lot of choices for her at stores like Loft or the Limited, which cater to working women but also carry sizes that will probably fit your daughter. I agree with a lot of what's been said. Most importantly, she should be covered up, the clothes need to fit right (not too tight!!!), and wear dress shoes she can walk in. There's nothing I cringe at more than when my office has interns wearing too-tight outfits and trying to walk around in too-high or too-uncomfortable heels. Black dress pants or a knee length skirt and a buttondown, or with a shell type tank with a cardigan over it are usually pretty safe.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. I'm sorry. I should have clarified. I have no problem spending the $, I just don't know what she should wear.

If she gets the position, I believe she will have to wear a uniform of sorts, so that's not an issue.

I'll look for khakis (I honestly didn't even know they sold khakis anymore - I haven't seen a girl in khakis in years).

Thank you.

We use Ann Taylor Loft. Their business clothes are always on sale. For things like debate team at other schools where they have to "dress professionally"

[Anonymous]

^^ she calls it the 'lady suit" as in "I'm not wearing the lady suit for church ..."