futureVAPA Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Hey guys! I'm a female and have an interview coming up in a few weeks. I don't own a suit so I need to buy one and was looking for some advice. I was thinking of getting a light grey skirt suit and wearing a dark maroon blouse underneath to stand out a little bit but still look professional. Would this be too much? Any commentary would be appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loliz Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Try them on and see what you like. It's just like shopping for any other piece of clothing! Make sure it makes you feel comfortable and confident, the last thing you want to be worrying about is your clothes on interview day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futureVAPA Posted August 6, 2016 Author Share Posted August 6, 2016 I tried on the light grey suit and liked it but was mostly just concerned that the color would stand out too much in a negative way instead of a positive way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loliz Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Grey is very neutral. I wouldn't worry about it :) Good luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MT2PA Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Standing out is good....you don't necessarily want to be lost in a sea of black suits and white button downs. I wore a light grey suit for some of my interviews...I can't imagine how that would be standing out in a negative way. I'd maybe avoid a leisure suit or something crazy and obviously not appropriate, but any suit (black, blue, grey, light grey, brown if that's your thing) is going to be professional and appropriate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UCPA2018 Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 I wore a grey suit with either dark blue or black blouses underneath to all of my interviews, helps you stand out a little bit against the sea of black suits! Go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lola Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Standing out is a good thing. I think it expresses confidence but of course there is a limit. Don't show up with a hot pink skirt but what you are describing sounds great. I wore a teal skirt suit with a white button up underneath. I was the only one in a unique color and many of the interviewers complimented my outfit. I did get an acceptance afterwards too! As long as you're comfortable with what you're wearing, you'll rock it. Good luck. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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