Anonymous
Post 10/15/2017 13:54     Subject: Re:Female attire for interview - heels or flats
Anonymous wrote:OP here - Thanks for the comments and suggestions. For some perspective: for a number of years, I was wearing work clothes that were way too baggy for my body type, until someone pulled me aside and said that I would look more professional wearing the 'slim fit' shirts from brooks brothers or just something that fit better. This person was right, even though I was comfortable in my looser fitting shirts.

From reading everyone's suggestions, it sounds like:

- heels are more formal and look best, but she should wear what is most comfortable and feels most confident in
- I should just let my wife do what she wants

Thanks all


You don't "let" your wife do anything, chump. Go pound sand.
Anonymous
Post 10/15/2017 13:52     Subject: Female attire for interview - heels or flats
Either are totally fine. It's about what makes her feel most confident.

You need to get a hobby. Your wife is so accomplished that she landed a big interview at a great company. She doesn't need your wardrobe input. She's clearly an experienced professional.
Anonymous
Post 10/15/2017 13:51     Subject: Female attire for interview - heels or flats
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:There are plenty of polished styles for flats. Your wife should wear what makes her feel the most confident.


+1. I wouldn't wear an unstructured ballet flat to an interview but there are plenty of very professional looking flats out there that wouldn't raise any eyebrows in an interview.


Exactly this. I live in unstructured flats at work but it's culturally acceptable unless you're going to big meetings. I keep a drawer full of structured flats and low heels for anything resembling a formal occasion, and I would certainly wear a formal shoe (flat or not) to an interviews.

But yest, heels are terrible for your feet.

-former ballet dancer turned office rat