paPassion7 Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 Hi everyone. I know this might be a silly question, but I was wondering if it is acceptable/still considered professional to wear a suit jacket that isn't buttoned to an interview. I am a female, if that makes a difference. I have been (overly) stressing about my outfit, and feel so uncomfortable with my suit jacket buttoned. But obviously I would do whatever is considered more professional. Thank you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UGoLong Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 Hi everyone. I know this might be a silly question, but I was wondering if it is acceptable/still considered professional to wear a suit jacket that isn't buttoned to an interview. I am a female, if that makes a difference. I have been (overly) stressing about my outfit, and feel so uncomfortable with my suit jacket buttoned. But obviously I would do whatever is considered more professional. Thank you!!Yes. Be comfortable and also, as an interviewer, I really wouldn’t care.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmtpnw Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 25 minutes ago, paPassion7 said: Hi everyone. I know this might be a silly question, but I was wondering if it is acceptable/still considered professional to wear a suit jacket that isn't buttoned to an interview. I am a female, if that makes a difference. I have been (overly) stressing about my outfit, and feel so uncomfortable with my suit jacket buttoned. But obviously I would do whatever is considered more professional. Thank you!! I left mine unbuttoned and many other women at my interviews did as well. Didn’t seem to be an issue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecb220 Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 I also left my suit jacket unbuttoned, as did almost every other female at the interview! As long as you look put-together, with a nice fitting suit, you don't need to stress the details A lot of girls didn't even tuck in their shirt or anything, so honestly, it's what you feel best doing because it's better to be comfortable than fidgeting with your outfit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtuineau Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 If a program is going to disqualify you for an unfastened suit jacket button, they were going to find another reason to reject you. Seek out another program that deserves you. Go in there and be the best @paPassion7 that you can be! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moleashish Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 As a guy I only un button up the jacket if I am sitting down. As soon as I stand I button it back. Just a habit. As everyone has already mentioned, whatever makes you comfortable and still look professional. Nobody cares, or should care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamPAC Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 Ya know, I bought my first ever jacket for my interview. It was below zero that day, and when I got out my car at the school, I was wearing my big, warm, fluffy, brownish-stained down jacket. I didn’t even realize I had forgotten my new snazzy jacket hanging in the car until after my interview! I was offered a seat that day with just khakis, a button down shirt, and a tie. Don’t go over the top, first of all. Second, you’re probably like most of us who have not spent much of our adult lives donning suits for big important meetings, and they’re not expecting you to be that stuffy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyPath Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 Unbuttoned or buttoned are both fine! I also saw many girls on interview days in the usual navy/black professional suits and I saw girls wearing pink, grey, and pinstriped suits too. Just be comfortable and confident, already stressful enough going to interviews! If you are uncomfortable or worrying about your outfit, it might translate to the way you interact with others. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHU-CH Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 In 15 years of doing interviews, I can confidently say I have never noticed things like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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