sorry ... interview clothing question - what is not quite suited and booted but still formal wear?

[MrsShrek3]

Dare I say.... yes it's an interview clothing question blush
already tried chat but got a suggestion to come here instead, you lot are obv wise to this :)

I'm seeing familiar people, familiar everything and although it's a senior post it would really be OTT to turn up suited and in heels. Not to mention uncomfortable, although that's less relevant because I'd do it if needed. Clues needed from anybody in the know.
TIA :)

Dress and jacket, matching = very smart, non matching = smart but comfortable.

I agree with dress (jacket optional). Classy necklace, immaculate shoes or boots, well-groomed hair. Good luck with the interview!

having hair and nails done over the weekend as thought the "well groomed" look was the way to go

dress and jacket sounds good. are boots ok? with a low heel? I hate wearing dresses without boots in winter.

are you all out shopping

I think boots would be fine. Good luck. Take the best handbag you have. I had an interview recently and at the end both interviewers said 'btw love your bag, I was looking at it when you came in...etc etc'
I didn't get the job but got a little boost from having admirable taste anyway

I had an interview recently in a not too formal office. I wore a printed wrap jersey top and wide legged formal trousers. I looked smart but not OTT. There were two people interviewing me, one was wearing a jersey dress and the other was wearing a jumper, skirt and boots, so being too smart would have felt a bit wrong. I got the job so I'm assuming it was OK!

Never mind familiarity. Go for smart. It's an interview - they'll know why you're smarter than usual. It shows that you're taking it seriously and want the position. That said, I think a smart shift dress with a cropped cardigan is a good way of softening the look. And boots fine (it is freezing out there after all!)

my preference atm is a shift dress, black opaques and boots, but was having a little wobble so thank you for the comments

Dress or a cardigan instead of a jacket

Dress def but personally i would give the boots a miss. Good luck with the interview!

no boots would mean no to the dress. I absolutely loathe the shift dress and shoes look.

Hi, I agree with everyone about upping your usual look, you need to show you take the interview seriously and are ready for that step up in your career. I think the boots and your suggested outfit sound fine, you need to feel comfortable in what you are wearing, so you can just concentrate on the interview.

Very best of luck from me too

yy to being different from normal (which may be anything from suits to casual/jeans, it's very strange varied work!) but the interview simply does not imply requiring one's smartest suit and shoes... hence the dilemma tbh
thanks for the thumbs-up

oops, have confused the issue by buying a nice blouse.
determined to stick to the dress

i think