Interview clothes.

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I have just sent my cv off so I am hoping to be inundated with interview offers forever th optimist
I am going for receptionist jobs in hotels.

What can you recommend as a good interview outfit. I can't afford a lot. But not sure whether trousers or skirt or dress would be right.

I am a 10-12 5'8 or 9 well tanned at the moment as in Greece.

I will be needing them in November when I am back.

Oh I was just about to post a similar question! I'm looking for admin jobs and my "interview suit" is a bit cheap and boring looking. Watching this one with interest.

You could wear a bin bag and look fine by the sounds of it not helpful
Depending on your budget-
m.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10001_10001_54510+100597153_-1?breadcrumb=Home%7EWomen%7ESuits+%26amp%3B+tailoring
With a white long sleeved top?

Or, more expensive, but I bet it would look gorgeous with a tan-
m.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10001_10001_54488+01607437_-1?breadcrumb=Home%7EWomen%7ESuits+%26amp%3B+tailoring

Sorry about crap links, on my phone

Also very [jealous]

This is gorgeous - very simple but would last for ages and is slightly away from the normal interview black. You can get a MN discount I think for IO so would be about 10% less.

www.isabellaoliver.com/baukjen/uk/600/dresses/DR546.html

Or this is a bargain but have a look at some of the other clearance dresses as well which might be suitable.

www.boden.co.uk/en-GB/Clearance/Womens-Dresses/Knee-Length-Dresses/BQ009/Womens-City-Wool-Dress.html?NavGroupID=4

Good luck!

Remember Zara and charity shops. If you have some time for browsing, you can find great interview outfits there. I sometimes interview people and rate good cloth and great fiber - please don't do nasty shiny synthetics. I'd love to see a silk blouse, pencil skirt or even a suit on an interviewee - they would show that you are making an effort and really interested. Dress okay too but more informal and not necessarily conveying a go getter personality.

Thanks but a lot of that is out of my price range. I am trying to as cheap as possible.

I love this skirt www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/uk/en/zara-W2012/269188/862529/PENCIL%20SKIRT%20WITH%20SPLITS

What could I wear with it? I am in Greece till November so am wondering about the cold too as I will probably feel it a lot when I come over.

Great skirt. I just bought a tailored velvet blazer in a thrift shop for 20 euros. Really recommend charity shopping - the jacket I found is an unworn quality piece that would retail for 200 to 500 euros. If you can find a 2nd hand tailored jacket and feel comfortable in it, go for it - you'll need it in November. I found a nice cotton mix boucle jacket in Zara for 20 or 30 euros a few weeks ago. A cardigan is also possible but would feel less smart. The other possibility is a silk blouse (polyester in a pinch - but it can feel sweaty and nasty).

In the US, there are lots of companies and charities that donate / sell interview clothes. You might also want to think what you would wear if you got the job - get something you can wear while working?

Could I wear a different colour blazer with that skirt or would it look mix and match wrong??

www.matalan.co.uk/fcp/product/fashion-to-buy-online/-Dresses/Dart-Detail-Tailored-Dress-in-Black/29750&resultsPerPage=100&attrList=Dept,brand

Interview dress, team with jacket ? £18

Yes, different color blazer would be fine.

I conduct interviews everyday and think that a well cut plain dress is a great look. Gap do great ones, as do next and Sainsburys. Hope that helps

Thanks all for your help. I am going to wait till I am back in UK so I can try on a smart dress rather than getting over t'internet do I can make sure it is a good fit.
Might have to go and see for that Zara skirt with a nice shirt too