To think my job interview outfit is a bit rubbish

[phillipadarcy]

I'm a size 12 but I have large hips and find trousers don't suit me.

I have a really nice black dress which I wear for job interviews. It looks great in the summer with nude tights and black heels.

My problem is, this isn't formal enough for a winter job interview as unless it's a very hot day, nude tights/bare arms and legs would not be considered formal enough.

Black tights look good but then don't match black heels and matched with a black blazer I'm too black!!!

I may be overanalysing but I feel I'm giving a poor first impression. What can I do to improve this?

It's for a professional role. A suit would be expected really.

This is the dress:
www.newlook.com/shop/womens/dresses/black-suit-dress_508893201?extcam=UK_PPC_PLA_5088976_CR_184442516543_DV_c_PPI_264121464479_TID_aud-276379133019:pla-264121464479&tmcampid=155&tmad=c&tmplaceref=UK_PPC_PLA_5088976_CR_184442516543_DV_c_PPI_264121464479&gclid=Cj0KEQjwzd3GBRDks7SYuNHi3JEBEiQAIm6EI9lN1jQ8odHabgs3R6WDE5YfcAYOeeQRo8-AWEoEI74aAoaV8P8HAQ

This is the blazer:
www.oasis-stores.com/gb/clothing/jackets-coats/boyfriend-blazer/061360.html?dwvar_061360_color=19&gclid=Cj0KEQjwzd3GBRDks7SYuNHi3JEBEiQAIm6EI15wv1oAxJviXfI2bjizN85nl-tcsv1JSCSRzrUAWikaAoGG8P8HAQ

Then black tights and these shoes:www.russellandbromley.co.uk/courts/pinpoint/invt/236123


It sounds nice altogether but it reality I feel it just doesn't work.

I don't want a pic of myself on here but I am fairly slim and tall.

[Fluffyears]

A bright piece of clothing or jewellery always helps you to stand out in the memory of interviewers.

[Astro55]

Thing is everyone wears black! Add some colour and stand out!

Bright pink necklace
Baby blue jacket
Red belt
Nude tights and nude shoes

(Not all at once!)

If you don't feel confident - you won't look it!

[Etymology23]

Nude tights and a coloured jumper under the jacket?

I wore black heels with flowers with little bits like the ribbons coming off the bottom of a rosette for my job interview (and got the job).

I think I'd want some colour in what I wore: but I do now wear brightly coloured clothes in a job where everyone else seems to wear monochrome/muted colours.

Tend to tone it down for interviews though. The shoes above were my most sensible pair...

[Bluntness100]

Black dress, black blazer, nude tights and your black shoes. It will look good.

[Lingotria]

Black and any blue looks great in the board room. I work with CEOs and many will wear navy and black or bright blues or even baby blues with black. Trick is in the accessories.

[IHeartDodo]

Ooh and then wear opaque tights the same colour as the poloneck??

[Lingotria]

It's a suit dress so you do need a blazer. To avoid clashing blacks/fabrics just get a nice white or blue blazer from Zara. Wear opaque black tights (100 dernier) and black heels with white/blue trim

[IHeartDodo]

Copy the girl in the picture and wear a thin poloneck under the dress?! Maroon /mustard /dark green might look good depending on your colouring.
My mum always says that black and blue makes you look like a bruise!

[AYankinSpanx]

I think a sleek nude tight would look loads better than black OP.

The dress is great but black and blue can be a bit jarring depending on the shades, and mismatched blacks can look off as mentioned upthread.

If the shades look fine together, then I'd definitely ditch the black tights anyway!

[andintothefire]

I think nude tights would be absolutely fine if you don't want to wear black tights

[TestingTestingWonTooFree]

I think all black is fine as long as the fabric of the dress and jacket look ok when they're together. I'd go for a necklace rather than a scarf (because my DH has a strong hatred of chiffon neck scarves and would irrationally take against anyone wearing one).

[HarryPottersMagicWand]

I had to buy an interview outfit recently. I have this dress which is slightly darker than the picture and little bit more flared here It's really lovely on and I wore it with a black jacket, nude tights and black mary jane style shoes that have a white trim. I had to go somewhere after wearing it and everyone said it looked very smart.

[poppy2021]

I have a similar black dress which I wear with a cerise pink jacket. Similar to this one www.silkfred.com/boutiques/figl/clothing/red-collarless-and-buttonless-jacket?tcode=GPPC_PLAs&gclid=CKy8jL2J9dICFZQy0wodwMILCQ

[phillipadarcy]

It is considered the norm to wear a suit to interview though. Better not to risk it and be too casual.

Burgundy sounds nice.

[phillipadarcy]

The day to day dress code would be smart casual. But pretty smart. Men wear suit trousers, shirt and smart shoes. Women wear black shoes, black trousers and a blouse.

[ememem84]

I have a black dress which I wear with a bright royal blue blazer. Or a bhrgandy one.

[phillipadarcy]

What colour blazer would look nice?

[Glossolalia]

I quite like the hot pink version of your dress.

I agree with shirley you could wear 40d tights.

A question, if I may, as you are going for roles that require you to wear a suit - what will you wear if you get the job?

[Allthebestnamesareused]

Or wear a coloured scarf with the black combo

[Nemesia]

Nothing wrong with nude tights and a blazer in the spring time if you want to avoid all black.

[Allthebestnamesareused]

try barely black tights which are a bit sheerer than full black.

As a lawyer I frequently wore all black (dresses, jackets, tights and shoes).

[OneMoreForExtra]

Contrasting colour jacket. Multiple unmatched blacks are grim.

Or...Crazy idea... Get a winter dress / suit, so you have smart outfits year round?

[ATruthUniversallyAcknowledged]

I agree that you're overthinking. That dress and blazer look nice. I'd go for the nude tights and maybe a necklace to break up the black on your top half?

[FloatyCat]

Navy blazer would be mis matched, stick with black for black dress. Add a coloured necklace if you feel it is too dark.