Pantsuit OK for interview at fed agency?

[Anonymous]

I have a interview at a federal agency for a editor position (GS 13).

Is a nice black pantsuit with silk top OK to wear? My only black skirt is out of fashion, I think (not a slim fit but flared at bottom...Anne Taylor from a consignment shop).

I work from home so totally clueless about workplace fashion.

[Anonymous]

Yes

[Anonymous]

Seconding the "yes."

[Anonymous]

Yes.

[Anonymous]

I think skirt and pantsuits are the same level of formality.

[Anonymous]

Of course. Just ask Hillary

[Anonymous]

We are talking about a federal agency. Try not to wear yoga pants and you'll be fine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We are talking about a federal agency. Try not to wear yoga pants and you'll be fine.

Chuckle. +1

[Anonymous]

Hahaha, fed here. Wait till you get the job. Then wear the yoga pants.

[Anonymous]

Yes. I don't even own any skirt suits.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We are talking about a federal agency. Try not to wear yoga pants and you'll be fine.

LMAO

[Anonymous]

Pants are totally fine. And gets you out of the legwear conundrum (tights or hose? heels or boots? how high of a heel?). So long as the fit is good, a pantsuit is great.

[Anonymous]

Thank goodness times have changed. I remember when women on the hill were required to wear navy skirts and pantyhose (and even those crazy collar "dickies"). We do have Hillary to thank for this.

[Anonymous]

Pants suit is of course fine. It's 2014. If you have a navy or dark grey suit, however, I'd wear that instead of black. A black suit flatters very few skin tones and really should be reserved for funerals and memorialservices.

[Anonymous]

OP, NOT OKAY to wear this to the interview if you are a guy.