Interview - dress?
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Anonymous
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I have an interview for a high level state govt position this week. I recently lost a bunch of weight and don't want to buy a full suit. Can I get away with a sheath dress like this - minus the pockets? Do I need a jacket?
https://m.macys.com/shop/product/calvin-klein-zip-pocket-scuba-sheath-dress-?ID=4668410&CategoryID=13156 |
Anonymous
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Yes, you at a minimum need a jacket. You cannot wear a sleeveless sheath (or really any scuba fabric suit) to a government of any level interview.
If you are interviewing for jobs, why not just buy a suit to go with your new body shape/size. |
Anonymous
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If at all possible get a suit. If you are buying that dress you can get a suit for less: https://m.macys.com/shop/product/le-suit-striped-seersucker-skirt-suit?ID=4564819&CategoryID=67592. Shop now as a lot is on sale today.
If you must wear that dress yes, you will need a blazer. Good luck on the interview. |
Anonymous
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You really need a suit, at minimum a blazer with the sheath dress.
At the advice of some here, I went to Ann Taylor Factory and got two suits - one on clearance and under $100 for both pieces and one at 25% off the factory price for under $200. |
Anonymous
| I like the dress but agree you need a blazer. I think a sheath dress and blazer are a great combo, but only if they are a pair and go together exactly. |
Anonymous
| No dress to an interview. Too risky, sadly. |
AlexisMadsen
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| Formal black pants, white shirt and black Blazer with formal black shoes and you are ready. |
Anonymous
This is overkill. You do need a blazer over a sheath dress though. That will probably end up costing you the same as suit, so might as well just get a suit in your new size. Or maybe you have some old suits that you can get tailored? |
AmyForever
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| Sleeveless for the interview is a big no, you definitely need a jacket. Formal pants and blazer will be a better option. |
Anonymous
| If the dress had sleeves it would have been fine. |
Anonymous
| Are you done losing weight? If so, then spring for a new suit. If not, a very basic sheath dress in suiting material (I do Brooks Brothers, JCrew, or Banana Republic) with a coordinating basic, suiting blazer is fine. The blazer is a must though. Wear it with pearls or a conservative, thin necklace and max 3" heels. |
Anonymous
| I wore a dress + jacket to an interview and got the job. Although, I don't think that particular interviewer would have really noticed a fashion faux paus. It really looked better on me but you do need a jacket. |
Anonymous
| I don't see any issue wearing a sheath dress with a blazer. But why don't you ask your friends? I have suits in size 6 - 12 due to fluctuating sizes before/after kids and would gladly lend to a friend. |
Anonymous
| I think you can do dress+jacket but the dress must be suiting material. No scuba, no ponte, etc. In other words, not this dress. |
Anonymous
| I don't think you're ready for a high level position if you don't understand the need to wear some type of jacket to an interview. |