"Informal chat" not inteview, what to wear?

[butterfliesinmytummy]

I recently enquired about a job at dds school and instead of sending me information, they've asked me to come in for an informal chat. I don't know if it's for this job or another project they might have in mind. I haven't been in a formal workplace for about 5 years but have all my work clothes. I don't want to do they whole suit thing, especially as it's not a formal interview so would tailored trousers, smart thin jumper, heels and pretty scarf be suitable? Eeek! Digging out all my non-mum clothes.....

Wear what you would wear to the job if you get it.

Sounds good, it's what I wore for the informal visit I had a few weeks ago.

Hi butterflies, I think your suggestion of tailored trousers, thin jumper and heels is spot on. That will be smart without being too much. Very best of luck.

What you plan sounds.fine for a school as long as the heels are not too high!!

There is no such thing as an "informal chat". Treat it as an interview - you are being interviewed.

Agree with middle dress smartly.

Personally I would go for a dress rather than trousers or a skirt - not as smart as a suit but a but more effore than trousers

I also agree with Middle - there's no such thing as an informal chat when it comes to a job you're going for. It's an interview. Dress as smartly as you would if you'd been told it was a formal interview.

Agree - treat it as an interview. All the 'informal chats' I've had have felt more like interviews, one was even with a panel of senior staff sat in front of me

All my informal chats have been full-on interviews. I don't understand why people use this euphemism.

All my informal chats have been full-on interviews. I don't understand why people use this euphemism.

Smart trousers are fine for a school. You need to wear what you will wear if you get the job. Good luck!

OMG, hope it isn't an interview. I just responded to 2 lines in the school newsletter asking for more information about a role there. "Literally XYZ school is looking for an XYZ Coordinator - for more information, please email ...". I don't even have a job description....

I'll have a look through my boxes of workwear, think I can find a smart wrap dress.

Yes, I've been caught out by the 'informal chat' approach before. No two ways about it, it is an interview but by another name

Thanks all, turns out it was a 10 minute chat in the deputy heads office, interview will be in 2 weeks. I wore back trousers, pale pink wraparound cotton shirt and black kitten heels. Job sounds ok, suits what I'm looking for, see what happens....