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I don't think I'm smart enough for my interview (pic)

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Pikachuwithyourmouthclosed · 26/07/2017 00:58

I don't have any alternative.

The skirt / heels are not great but they'll do. The vest / cardi is AWFUL but i genuinely don't have anything better.

I don't think I'm smart enough for my interview (pic)
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Ceebs85 · 26/07/2017 01:00

You've not got black shoes and plain tights you could wear?
What about a necklace instead of the scarf?

IgnoreMeEveryOtherReindeerDoes · 26/07/2017 01:00

What kind of job is it for.

GrabbyMcGrabby · 26/07/2017 01:00

When's your interview? What is the job?

QuestionableMouse · 26/07/2017 01:03

You can't go in that. It's all a bit mismatched and unflattering. You have a lovely figure but those clothes aren't showing it off. Are the shoes red or brown?

Can you pick up a pair of smart black trousers before then?

Pikachuwithyourmouthclosed · 26/07/2017 01:03

Teaching job.

No black shoes.
No nude tights.
Tried necklaces and they looked a bit professor Trelawny.

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Pikachuwithyourmouthclosed · 26/07/2017 01:04

Interview is in an hour. No time to shop. Shit. I was only asked to come in yesterday.

Honestly, I've tried every combination in my wardrobe and this is my best effort.

My coat makes it worse!! It's too sizes too big and shorter than my cardi and skirt. I'll put it over my arm before I arrive.

Shit shit shit.

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Pikachuwithyourmouthclosed · 26/07/2017 01:06

I know the heels don't really go, but the shoes that go better are hippy dippy flat birky types, and I thought at least heels gave the impression of being a bit smarter,

Oh well. Too late now.

Someone lie to me and tell me I look fine.

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Pikachuwithyourmouthclosed · 26/07/2017 01:07

I look like I'm playing dress-up in someone else's clothes!!!!!

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IgnoreMeEveryOtherReindeerDoes · 26/07/2017 01:07

Facebook selling site put a shout out for what you looking for, as personally I don't think it's a very professional outfit, but then I've seen people turn up in interviews in leggings, jeans and sweatshirts

Or charity shop

Have you got time?

Do you have black cardi?

QuestionableMouse · 26/07/2017 01:08

What other skirts do you have? How long do you have before you have to leave?

QuestionableMouse · 26/07/2017 01:08

Can you post a pic with the flats?

herecomesthsun · 26/07/2017 01:09

You look fine Grin

Do you have a lighter colour scarf, to lighten the look around your face, by any chance?

Thenorthbloodywellremembers · 26/07/2017 01:09

Forget the scarf. The rest looks ok. Do you have a plainer skirt? Simple necklace. Try to have tidy hair. Good luck!

Pikachuwithyourmouthclosed · 26/07/2017 01:10

I'm leaving the house now.

If by any chance in hell I get this job, can we all reconvene to discuss my work wardrobe before I start???

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IgnoreMeEveryOtherReindeerDoes · 26/07/2017 01:12

Good luck!! Don't worry about your outfit, wow them with your skills!

QuestionableMouse · 26/07/2017 01:14

I'm sure you will be great! Thinking about, it fave teacher used to dress just like that.

Come back and tell us you got the job!

toffeeboffin · 26/07/2017 01:18

Good luck op, you look fine actually.

amermaideindesguise · 26/07/2017 01:27

hope it went well op please come back and update us

bellabelly · 26/07/2017 01:38

I genuinely think that outfit looks fine! I once had nothing smart to wear to an interview - had been off having babies and had put a bit (ahem) of weight on and loads of my old work outfits were far too small. Ended up squeezing into a work suit and a smartish polo neck - HAD to keep my suit jacket on as polo neck had huge holes under the armpits. Grin Cringe. But I got the job! Good luck in the interview!

SapphireSeptember · 26/07/2017 02:11

I love your skirt, I think you look fine and I hope you get the job! Smile

ThinkOfTheHorses · 26/07/2017 02:13

Do you own trousers to swap the skirt for ?

WanderingTrolley1 · 26/07/2017 02:31

You're having an interview at 2am??

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FurCoatAndNaeKnickers · 26/07/2017 02:34

I'm assuming a different time zone?

123MothergotafleA · 26/07/2017 02:35

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Pikachuwithyourmouthclosed · 26/07/2017 04:19

Headline news: WEIRDLY DRESSED WOMAN GETS JOB!!

Thank you all for the encouragement. I start Monday. I need to go clothes shopping.

(Yep, different time zone - you're all asleep now and I'm on the school run)

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