Female attire for interview - heels or flats

[Anonymous]

My wife, who is 30, is interviewing for senior analyst/supervisor roles at Fortune 1000 companies. She is about 5'9 in height for what its worth. She says she feels comfortable in flats, so she wears those to interviews. She thinks that women who wear heels come off as high maintenance. My opinion is that she would wear heels with her suit as this is what I've seen other successful women wear in professional service firm settings - and it projects an image of confidence. What do you all think?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My wife, who is 30, is interviewing for senior analyst/supervisor roles at Fortune 1000 companies. She is about 5'9 in height for what its worth. She says she feels comfortable in flats, so she wears those to interviews. She thinks that women who wear heels come off as high maintenance. My opinion is that she would wear heels with her suit as this is what I've seen other successful women wear in professional service firm settings - and it projects an image of confidence. What do you all think?

I think your wife is able to decide for herself what she wants to wear to her interview, regardless of your opinion of what you think successful women do.

[Anonymous]

The answer is always heels. They do not have to be high--an inch and a half is fine.

[Anonymous]

I'd say heels. They can be kitten heels. I think heels elevate an outfit. She can wear flats after she gets the job. If heels make her uncomfortable and impact her performance during the interview then she should wear flats.

[Anonymous]

Are you gay?

[Anonymous]

And this is her decision—not yours.

[Anonymous]

Heels for the interview, especially in a senior role. Also, a skirt suit.

[Anonymous]

Although I disagree that women who wear heels come off as high maintenance, I think flats are fine and I've worn them to interviews.

But stay out of it. Your wife knows what is best for her career.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Heels for the interview, especially in a senior role. Also, a skirt suit.

Women are fine in pants. Please don't pass this dated thinking on to your children.

[Anonymous]

I cannot possibly imagine my husband caring as to whether I wore heels or flats to an interview. Or him caring as to whether a woman is wearing flats or heels when he conducts interviews.

[Anonymous]

My DH and I talk extensively about fashion choices so I don't think this is that weird. However, your wife'S comment about women who wears heels is very judgmental. She should wear what she wants as long as it looks professional. I think pointed flats look more polished than rounded but heels are usually best for this.

[Anonymous]

I'm 5'11' and I've always worn (low) heels to interviews. High heels you can't walk in may seem high-maintenance.

On the other hand I'm guessing she probably knows what she feels best in and what is appropriate

[Anonymous]

Heels are more formal and traditional (low heels are fine). In today's world, however, most employers would not find flats inappropriate or think twice about them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm 5'11' and I've always worn (low) heels to interviews. High heels you can't walk in may seem high-maintenance.

On the other hand I'm guessing she probably knows what she feels best in and what is appropriate

I’m your height and never wear heels. The point of heels is to add height and posture. I don’t need help in those areas.

[Anonymous]

Either are fine. She should wear the ones that she feels comfortable and confident in.