Please find me a job interview outfit!

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I have an interview for my dream job next week. My CV makes me sound amazing and I’m desperate not to be a huge let down in person!

I’m 48, and a size 14. I hate my arms, tummy and thighs. I have red hair. I normally wear black. Black would be fine at this interview as it’s a creative role.

I need to look a bit edgy and cool. Like a cape blazer? Are those still a thing?

I need serious inspiration please. Budget about £100 but might invest more.

Thanks!

Can you wear black jeans to a job interview? If they’re really new and still very black?

I should wear a dress, probably. Ugh. WHY didn’t I stick to my diet?!

I'd go for a dress, green or another colour that compliments your hair colour. How tall are you?

Thanks! I’m 5’ 6.5”. I’m just out of shape really, and my waist has disappeared completely.

I have a new dress but is only from George at Asda. I’ll try to find a link. I haven’t worked in a big office for years (freelance, from home) so I feel completely out of touch with what women wear.

The George dress: direct.asda.com/george/women/dresses/grey-snake-print-shirt-maxi-dress/GEM690417,default,pd.html

www.marksandspencer.com/wide-fit-leather-flatform-heel-loafers/p/p60259057?image=SD_01_T02_4689_Y1_X_EC_90&color=BLACKPATENT&prevPage=srp

I don't know how to do proper links sorry-
I am your size/ height etc- I wore these shoes, black blazer with ruched sleeves, 7/8th skinny black trousers and silk t shirt recently to an interview , felt good and got the job!

love the dress by the way !

That dress is lovely! Dress it with smart leather shoes and bag and you'll look great.

If you're feeling out of sorts would it be worth getting your hair done? I find it gives me that lift from feeling dowdy and just looking that bit more done, polished.

Happy Jack's outfit sounds lovely too. Trousers like these from Gap:

www.gap.co.uk/gap/slim-city-crop-pants/000256485.html

Ok I just tried the George dress on — no. I’ve tried everything on and I think I’m going to have to buy new things.

@happyjack12 — congratulations!!

I love the sound of a blazer with ruched sleeves! Please can you share a link? And could I wear v black skinny jeans with that, do you think?

@NoBaggyPants — haircut is a great idea. Thanks! A trim will sort me out.

I’m in Asos. I really like this black wrap dress: www.asos.com/new-look/new-look-long-sleeve-wrap-midi-dress-in-black/prd/13422225?clr=black&colourWayId=16541363&SearchQuery=&cid=2623

What do you think? With nice ankle boots?

I love this dramatic wrap dress too, but the puff sleeves are frightening me:

www.asos.com/asos-design/asos-design-wrap-maxi-dress-with-buckle-in-abstract-tie-dye-print/prd/12791894?CTAref=We+Recommend+Carousel_16&featureref1=we+recommend+pers

oh i like that dress

I'd dare very black, new skinnies too- just make sure rest of outfit is clean, ironed, smart etc

Blazer was H&m last year, but I think I've seen them in Marks' and Outfit too, maybe debenhams too?

www.dorothyperkins.com/en/dpuk/product/black-ruched-sleeve-jacket-8357060

link to similar blazers...

like the patterned dress too, think I am a bit more boring dressing than you-I'd wear that for an evening out :)

Black ribbed midi skirt £13 and dark patterned 3/4 sleeve top £8 both Primark. Any good OP?

They look well put together and fairly smart.

Ooh I like those primary finds. Especially the skirt.

What I’d love to wear but can’t find is a black and white blouse with vertical stripes. Anyone seen any?

You're welcome.

You can't really tell from the photo, but the top is a tan and black geometric print.

Not jeans. I like the black wrap dress.

I’ve ordered the black wrap dress. :) I’ll go up the shops and try some trousers on at the weekend. I always assume all trousers will look awful on me but that’s not necessarily true!

UPDATE

The black wrap dress arrived. HINEST OPINIONS PLEASE. My main concern is that it does some cleavage - that can’t be great at job interviews? Maybe I can pin it.

If you like it, could you suggest footwear? The length is that Amish/handmaiden midi length, so can I use boots to funk it up a bit? I need to look fresh and modern.

Thank you!

I mean HONEST OPINIONS, obviously 😂

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Please could you have a look at the photos above when you get a minute? I’m out of touch so I’d love your thoughts. Thank you!

Hi. It needs a cami underneath, I think. You'd probably be too nervous with a pin, in case it pinged open! Definitely too booby as it stands.

And heeled boots would definitely help it length-wise. Have you got some you could show us? Big-holed fishnets would funk it up too!