To wear this for an interview?

[youremyperson]

It's for a clinical position on a children's ward. I've not interviewed in person for a long time!! Is this professional enough?

I've interviewed for hundreds of jobs and never turned anyone down because I thought their dress was more suited to a wedding. So long as it covers the relevant bits and is clean and ironed it doesn't matter.

You want them to take you seriously and listen to what you say, a loud pattern will distract from that. Well they'd be the unprofessional ones, I honestly think anyone trusted to conduct interviews will be able to listen even if someone is wearing a loud pattern.

Think it's too much. If it was a tea dress or even if the skirt wasn't as poofs it would be ok. Sorry op. Good luck in interview x

The Pretty Dress Company have similar styles but in block colours www.theprettydresscompany.com/shop-c1/dresses-c2/the-pretty-dress-company-myla-midi-dress-p183#attribute%5B1%5D=32

They have lovely patterns too. I really like it, I think wearing something you are comfortable in make you do better in interviews.

It's a lovely dress but not for an interview. I'd find something a lot plainer and smarter.

If I were interviewing I would think you were trying to give off 'Ooooh, I'm mad, me!' vibes.

It would make a statement for sure.
If you feel good and confident in it go ahead.
It is a bit dressy imo meaning I wouldn't have the confidence to wear it at an interview.

I'd team it with a jacket for an interview, but otherwise I think it's lovely and personally I think fine for an interview unless the skirt is very sticky-out.

You want them to take you seriously and listen to what you say, a loud pattern will distract from that.

Hmm, I've had advice like this too in the past, but I'm not so sure it's considered a bad idea any more - I've worn patterned clothes to interviews a time or two and got the job. But that's just my experience.

The pretty dress company one above is much better. Similar in style, but without the massive flowers.

Lovely dress but no way for an interview. It doesn’t give off a professional vibe at all.

The Pretty Dress Company have similar styles but in block colours

OMG the dresses on that site! Beautiful! Quick, someone hide my credit card...

Doesn't look very professional. You are not going to a posh garden party.

Love the dress. Teamed with black jacket and flats it might be ok, but in my workplace it wouldnt impress the interviewers.

Thinking about the sort of clothes I have seen clinical staff wear in hospitals, this dress would fit right in. It's not a corporate role, clinical staff are often very individual and there is nothing wrong with that.

Yes its a bit dressy for an interview. In normal times I'd assume you were off to a tea dance afterwards.

So it looks like the site sells petticoats with netting to wear under this kind of dress. So I’l guessing there isn’t any netting already in the dress and it won’t be totally poofy all by itself, just quite full? With black tights, knee high boots and a black cardigan it would be more toned down and probably work fine for an interview. Or black or unobstrusive (beige? Tan? Brown? Rose gold) coloured flats with bare legs if you prefer and it’s warm enough, still with a boring plain black cotton/wool/ cardigan. Is this a dress you already own or are you thinking of buying it? If you own it already take a photo so we can give you more informed opinions :) I would consider wearing it to a job interview styled like that, depending on how it fit me and how shiny the fabric was and things.

Bit ott for an interview. But lovely. Too good to wear for anything work-y!

I wouldn't wear it for any job interview @youremyperson But it is a beautiful dress.

I work in a teaching role at a university, so kind of similar environment in that we have a lot of freedom of choice in our clothing but we are still very visible to the public (to the students I mean) and are expected to make an effort to look smart.

I like it but I wouldn't risk it.
While some interviewers might think it shows personality, I think a lot might think you aren't serious enough for the role.

Wouldn't upset me at all. However...

But, 20 years as a recruitment consultant tells me people can be odd and dome interviewers are really judgy.

If it were me, I'd not take a risk at interview and leave a statement dress til I was in the post! Get the job first. Its a lovely dress though! I wish I could pull off that look.

@zurala

NHS interviews are all score based so it won't make any difference but it's really not an interview dress and if I were on the panel (I often sit on NHS recruitment panels) I would wonder about your judgement in choosing it as it's not appropriate.

Why is it not appropriate? What part of it makes it inappropriate?

I work for the NHS and have colleagues who would wear dresses like that day to day at work. No one bats an eyelid.

I had to talk a client down from discounting someone for wearing jazzy socks last year! Honestly, some people are berks.

I'm amazed at some of these replies. I'd wear it in a heartbeat, and I've never failed at interview. I've also interviewed a lot of people. I'd put black tights, maybe ankle boots and possibly a short jacket.

If I were interviewing I would think you were trying to give off 'Ooooh, I'm mad, me!' vibes
I'm not getting that impression ( unless she had her hair in a purple quiff and Amy Winehouse makeup)
As long as it wasn't with the puffy skirt and it was toned down a bit I think it is great.
Those that saying it's not professional enough, I would agree if it was a city corporate type job in finance or law or similar but I think it is lovely for a NHS job.

I think if it's who you are you should wear it. You'll feel right in it and be able to carry it off.
I think it looks confident, stylish and just not like a uniform.
I'd actually take note of your style. It would make me think you were confident in your style therefore in yourself. That you weren't a complete conformist that maybe the other candidates are who are wearing black trousers/skirt and a blouse of some colour.

Good luck.