Help me find an interview outfit please

[madcow78]

I'm a civil service scientist and generally wear jeans for work. However, I have an interview for promotion next week. I don't think a suit is necessary (which is good as my suit is at least 15 years old!) but I do need to make an effort!

I'm 37, size 12, vaguely hourglass shape (although the sand has shifted after 3 DC's!). Any recommendations? Thanks.

[Trebushay]

Do you have a budget ? I like dresses for interviews I would look in Phase 8 ?

[madcow78]

I don't want to spend a fortune, hopefully I won't need an interview outfit for a good few years after this one (although if it goes badly I might wheel it out again next year). I'd say less than £100, preferably around the £50 mark. A dress would be good, I'm thinking a heavier, wool type dress rather than a floaty style though?

[tethersend]

Odd styling, but nicely cut dress.

[vindscreenviper]

I've just ordered this dress from Hobbs sale, my workplace is quite casual but I often need to smarten up when we have vip visitors. I think this dress would work for a non corporate interview too.
www.hobbs.co.uk/product/display?productID=0215-9111-3697L00&productvarid=0215-9111-3697L00-NAVY-IVORY-10&refpage=promotions/sale-highlights

Good luck

[Trebushay]

http://www.phase-eight.com/fcp/product/phase-eight/dresses/maisie-wrap-dress/203262832 This is safe but smart I like the colour

[PrimalLass]

I wore this to an interview this week.

www.meandem.com/jersey-sleeve-skater-dress-raspberry

[pdxs]

Some kind of sheath dress or fit and flare... solid colour like charcoal black or navy. You can then dress down by wearing a ls t shirt under or cardi over. Btw - was at a very smart conference last week.. women mostly in hobbs lk Bennett dresses, some in tailored trousers plus blazer (separates)... It seems the suit is dead

[pdxs]

The dress down would be for wearing for smart days after your interview. . Big meetings or things like that. Or funerals if a dark colour