Interview attire - help!

[SunshineofRay]

Been out of the game for a few years, job hunting so need to get something to wear to interviews
Havnt really got a great deal of money (strictly high street)
I'm a pear shape so would prefer a skirt to trousers but I have no idea what's acceptable these days!

What's your budget and what field of work are you in?

And size.

Suit for £20- skirt and jacket

lovely dress but £££

[[http://www.marksandspencer.com/grosgrain-shift-dress/p/p22278213 This dress] is much nicer irl than the awful pics here would suggest.

Nice jacket

Hello Remus- saw this today and thought you might like it. Not 100% cotton, but a bargain.

Budget is under £50 and I'm a 10 on top 12 on bottom, line of work is education (specifically primary school)
Will have a flick through suggestions so far shortly

I'm in the midst of interviews too! Its so warm and I find summer interview attire so awkward. I think I may go and pick up that house of fraser dress for an interview today. What shoes would you wear with it?

twoboots - in this weather closed shoes (think ballerinas) or very smart sandals that cover a lot of the foot. but enough for foot to breathe in if you see what I mean.

in a school I wouldn't waste my money on a suit you won't wear again ditto pencil skirt etc (unless you want to go smarter when/if you get the job). the 2nd wrap dress also comes in a print.

www.hm.com/gb/product/29068?article=29068-A

www.hm.com/gb/product/26973?article=26973-B

you can also buy a jacket (more on website) so brings you within your budget. HOWEVER, I'd try to borrow one from a friend save your money!

www.hm.com/gb/subdepartment/LADIES?Nr=4294960578#Nr=4294879585

Good luck!

Though pretty, I think for an interview that first HM dress is too 'girly' and fussy. The second one looks too short, at least in the pic. I love the Jaeger one personally, though it might be a little hot in this weather.

Just tried on and bought the wrap dress (in black and white print).

I'm 5 ft 5 and it comes to just on my knees. so not too short for me.

this?

Sounds a good choice given it's on your knee. I always tend to imagine things on my 5'9'' body!

Also like the black and white version much better than the other.

I really like that h and m dress.

Thanks, Tethers. It's okay - but I like that sort of dress to be v short (and cotton!) and her stuff isn't generally mini enough.

I saw this at the weekend, and it is gorgeous. Didn't try it on though.

Was eyeing that one myself... Let me know what it's like on if you try it.

Be the h&m dresses, especially the polka dot
I also like the black\navy Mary portas dress
Tbh I hadn't really considered a dress, I don't now why because I wear causal dresses most days
Didn't have tome to try on but had a quick browse in h&m yesterday and they had some nice smart clothes so will get back tree over the weekend

What do you all wear for footwear? Would ballet pumps be acceptable? I can't really walk in heels very well!

And thank you for all the links

Ballet pumps are fine in my opinion. More practical for a school too I think.