Is this outfit TOO much for a retail interview?

[BigBrothersLittleSistee]

I have an interview next week, although I have some retail experience it's not really my work background.
And the retail job I had before I didn't really have a proper interview as such.

Is this outfit too much?

TIA x

What retailer?

it depends what kind of shop it's for

This is not suitable for an interview, it’s too evening-y and also too summery.

It doesn't look like an interview outfit at all sorry

If don’t want to say specifically, is it fashion? If so, is it fashion forward or classic? Any e name some competitors?

for what it’s worth, I think you look great, but having worked in retail for 20 years, id be better able to give a view if I had a bit more info.

Probs be fine with a plainer top - might depend on the ‘vibe’ of the retailer though.

If it's for a clothing retailer and all the items are from the shop - then it's ok. Otherwise, the top looks a bit too dressy.
But tbh I can't even tell from that photo whether that is a black skirt or cropped trousers/leggings. A skirt would be fine. Cropped trousers/leggings wouldn't.

It would be odd in late October

If it’s a young clothes store - dress in their style.

Otherwise go and have a gander and wear a smart version of what the staff are wearing. It’s an interview so you’d be expected to take it up a notch from the day to day.

It looks like a "going out" outfit. Regardless of the type of retail, it's not an interview outfit.

I'd wear a plainer top and tights.

Sorry op but yes I think so! Top looks to party like i think

I work in a retail clothing store. I wore black trousers and blouse if thats any help

The store sells books, crafts, toys, games etc... maybe you can work out the store from my description.
And it is a skirt that I'm wearing, I would like to wear the skirt but I don't want to be too black and boring 🤔

The top says 'wine with the girls on Thursday night' not 'interview'.

It's lovely but not an interview outfit imo.

Depends on the retailer, it’s good for Marks & Spencer but awful for urban outfitters. In any case it’s too summery for right now (would have been a good outfit two months ago). How do people dress at said company? Look what staff wear at said retailer or the clothes they sell and find a similar outfit, something that will make you blend in right away.

Slightly off topic but I love your shoes!! Where are they from?

And wear what you feel comfortable in for an interview. I think this is fine.

Sorry I didn’t read your last post. Then you need to wear something fun, smart and playful so your outfit might be right. Add a coat and a “fun hand bag” so it doesn’t look too “wine with the girls on Thursday night”.

You'd be better off with just black trousers and a shirt or even just a smarter looking t-shirt. Retail interviews at high st level don't expect you to be too dressy!

Personally id wear black tights..the skirt is fine..the top not so. Id wear a crisp white or blue tailored blouse or a fitted jumper x

That is not an interview outfit, I don't care what sector but you'd be binned.

I say wear it. It's smart, looks nice and fits well and if you feel comfortable in it then wear it.

I would say the outfit is fine - except for the trousers. I think it would be perfect if they were full length.

You need to change those glasses.

The Works?

It's more of a going out outfit, put a blazer / tights with it and will look more appropriate.
Good luck

To me the top looks more like going out