Interview calls for business casual - still wear suit?
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Anonymous
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My husband is going for an interview at a highly prestigious company and, normally he would not hesitate to wear a suit. However, the email preceding the interview (confirming location, time/date and other details) states that interview attire is business casual.
He does not want to screw this up, so what should he do? Wear a suit to look his best or follow the "dress code" and go business casual? It may help to know that he would definitely not be wearing a suit to work if he gets the position. |
Anonymous
| Wear a suit anyway. |
Anonymous
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I like the advice in this article. https://www.thebalance.com/interview-outfits-for-men-2061090
Basically, a step down from the typical black or navy suit. |
Anonymous
| I wouldn't wear a suit if they specifically stated the interview attire was business casual. Looks like he can't follow directions. |
Anonymous
| Hmm, if they specifically stated that the dress code is business casual, I would try to honor that in some way. Maybe slacks and a sports coat instead of a formal suit? |
Anonymous
| I'd skip the tie and maybe wear a colored shirt rather than a white shirt. |
Anonymous
| Is it a creative or stylish company? |
Anonymous
That's what I'm worried about! -- OP |
Anonymous
Creative. |
Anonymous
| If it's creative he will look weird showing up in a suit. I would say gray pants, navy jacket and a shirt with a pattern. |
Anonymous
| no suit! the fact that they specified the attire for the interview means they do not want to see him in a suit. Well fitting slacks, an interesting shirt and a sport jacket, tie optional and only if it pulls it together. |
Anonymous
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Non white shirt, top button open, no tie. Dress slacks and sport coat, or just pants and jacket that doesn’t match.
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Anonymous
| I went on an interview where it was business casual attire (jacket, skirt...not matching). I think it was an out for the women who interviewed me. |
Anonymous
| He should wear a suit, but no tie, and unbutton the top two buttons of his shirt. |