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I need a killer interview dress.

29 replies

Ninjabread · 09/08/2014 08:10

I have an interview at the beginning of September for a management role in a council. I need a killer interview dress. I'm 5'6" size 14 big boobs, big tummy, good legs. Please help.

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BadDog · 09/08/2014 08:14

Why a dress? Surely a suit

scarlettsmummy2 · 09/08/2014 08:16

Suits are a bit dated now in my opinion! I would wear a dress and a co-ordinating jacket, maybe in a bright colour.

BikeRunSki · 09/08/2014 08:16

I love a dress and jacket on an interview candidate.

Ninjabread · 09/08/2014 08:22

I have big boobs so a blouse to go with a suit is difficult. Dresses are cooler too.

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BadDog · 09/08/2014 08:23

I think too titty.

Lucked · 09/08/2014 08:25

And you will get no wear out of a suit in my experience unless it is what everyone wears to work. I just sent my 'interview suit' off to the charity shops, what a waste of money.

Secretblackandmidnighthag · 09/08/2014 08:25

baddog this is the second thread I've seen you on saying dresses are 'too titty' for work. What the fuck are you on about?

BadDog · 09/08/2014 08:27

Steady on angry lady.

If she has a big bust and a close fitting dress it will give a rather overly titty profile. IMO.

Ninjabread · 09/08/2014 08:28

And straining out of a blouse wouldn't?

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BadDog · 09/08/2014 08:29

Depends how canny a shopper you are

Lucked · 09/08/2014 08:30

I love this jacket. Perhaps with a conservative dress underneath?

Like this

BikeRunSki · 09/08/2014 08:32

love this although how do you feel about the round neck and big boobs?

tak1ngchances · 09/08/2014 08:33

iMO dresses look:
modern
stylish
together
feminine
groomed

and suits look:
dated
masculine
boxy
dishevelled

i would get a DVF wrap dress, john Lewis tights (the exact ones k middy wears), lk Bennett court shoes and a v smart bag.

BikeRunSki · 09/08/2014 08:34

matching jacket

Ninjabread · 09/08/2014 08:35

I'm ok with a boat neck, but apart from that a high neck does me no favours.
I want a dress, I don't want to wear a suit.

Looking back at Joan from Mad Men, she had substantial assets, but always looked business like at work.

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FTMK · 09/08/2014 08:41

I bought an Austin Reed tailored dress (similar stats to you) from an outlet and it looks amazing. Wore it with a smart Austin Reed fitted cardigan and felt very confident. Agree about suits and blouses. Pricey even in outlet but have worn it for conferences and other formal work events and always feel good. Good luck.

BBQSteak · 09/08/2014 08:44

people ook more natural in dresses n jackets

in suits they look like a kid playing dresss up

tethersend · 09/08/2014 08:48

I like this with this

tethersend · 09/08/2014 08:48

Or this with a cropped black jacket

tethersend · 09/08/2014 08:49

What's your budget?

SinglePringle · 09/08/2014 08:53

The outfit Lucked put together is really nice. Smart, stylish, memorable and individual. But still classic. Lovely.

SinglePringle · 09/08/2014 08:56

So is that Jaeger metallic dress.

Ninjabread · 09/08/2014 08:56

My budget is up to £100 for the dress. Preferably less.

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QisforQcumber · 09/08/2014 08:58

bargain John Lewis Planet seem quite roomy in the chest area.

I Iove the print on this

QisforQcumber · 09/08/2014 09:03

Those are the same link aren't they? Oops.

Planet dress.

Best of luck Smile