To think that a suit isn't necessary

[Bellabooboo]

I am due to go for a job interview next week for a mid level HR role at a school in the south west. I haven't had an interview in 6 years.

I am considering wearing perhaps a shirt dress with smart heels or a shirt and patterned skirt rather than a stuffy black suit with a white shirt.

AIBU?

Experience varies. Everywhere I've ever worked there are women wearing suits.

I agree with Back always dress more formal for the interview and first day and then work out the dress code once you are in.

But why does it have to be a black suit - there's plenty of other coloured suits out there.