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What to wear to uni interview

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Wesdly · 26/01/2014 11:52

I've got an interview for a postgraduate social work course at the end of next month but have absolutely no idea what to wear for it. My current job is very casual so I am starting from scratch with something to wear.
I don't wear dresses at all but would for this if it would be better and I would prefer to avoid heels if possible.
Any suggestions?

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Ujjayi · 26/01/2014 12:04

You don't need heels for a uni interview. I woukd stay casual but err on the side of smart-ish (I can't bring myself to utter the phrase smt-cl ConfusedGrin)

I would go for dress, opaques & cardi or relaxed jacket & boots or shoes.

Lweji · 26/01/2014 12:10

I'd go with fairly neutral colours. Smartish trousers should be fine. Avoid very short skirts or low necklines.
Minimise any jewelry and make up.
Essentially, you don't want to distract the interviewers from your person, although if you live in bright colours and heavy make up, that's who you are and don't change it too much.

Wesdly · 26/01/2014 12:24

I'm glad about the heels, got a long walk from the car park so really didn't want to have to wear them.
I'm worried about being too casual as its a professional course but I'm probably over thinking it all.
Neutral colours suit me fine, quite glad about that actually. Need to try and find a nice top to wear and buy some trousers that actually fit.

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Wesdly · 28/01/2014 21:00

Does anyone have any recommendations of tops I could wear?

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PoshPaula · 29/01/2014 09:18

I don't think clothes matter that much for a uni interview. Just wear some thing you feel that you look quite good in and feel comfortable i.e. that you don't have to keep fiddling with or that you get sweaty in. (That's what I'd do, anyway).

Lweji · 29/01/2014 10:50

Layers might be a good idea, so that you can rapidly adjust to the room temperature.
But I'd just follow the previous advice.

HackneyCabbage · 29/01/2014 20:23

I agree with poshpaula, tidy and comfortable best.

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