Interview outfit

[ihaveonecat]

Help?!
Any ideas what I should go for?
I have wide leg trousers, skirts, blouses in green/maroon/grey (pic attached of style), loads of dresses in all styles, cardigans, blazers...
Also have loafers with a slight wedge, black ankle boots, heels

I am stuck on what to go for! I'm 5ft 10, top heavy and a size 16/18
Can attach more pics if needed of stuff I have

These are the trousers, loafers and heels I have

What kind of job is it? And how "high up" are you?

@Justkeeppedaling

What kind of job is it? And how "high up" are you?

Face to face customer service type but for a big brand (think luxury/designer) and dealing with customers after they have made the purchase Not too high up but a decent salary for my area (35k starting salary)

Wide leg trousers and a silky/flowing blouse tucked in, in a colour that suits you.

Heels ether than a wedge.

Very clean flawless makeup as hair down but groomed. I would go for small golf hoops and simple jewellery.

So basically an ultra polished groomed looked.

I do not like the first top you showed. It sort of has a tunic shape which I think is too informal.

I would also pair all that with a jacket- what do you have?

Do you have anything from the brands you’ll be working with? A little nod to the collection could be good.

Or-

Straight leg trousers ankle boots, blouses tucked in and blazer.

@Bunce1

Wide leg trousers and a silky/flowing blouse tucked in, in a colour that suits you.

Heels ether than a wedge.

Very clean flawless makeup as hair down but groomed. I would go for small golf hoops and simple jewellery.

So basically an ultra polished groomed looked.

I do not like the first top you showed. It sort of has a tunic shape which I think is too informal.

I would also pair all that with a jacket- what do you have?

The blouse pictured I would wear tucked in it's quite loose/flowing then

Jacket wise.. I am likely to be too warm!
I have a black blazer, navy one with a small pattern, pale grey one and a black and white one which is like tiny tiny spots

Sorry trying to answer all the questions!!

Earrings I have fake diamond studs in 24/7, makeup I'm good at so I can manage groomed
Hair - pass. It's curly so it's never going to look "sleek" but it's nice curls

The snap details buttons and the pockets really make that blouse look super casual. I would not wear it. Also the neckline isn’t very fashion forward

Ok, it would have to be a dress then as I don't have any other type of shirts sadly! My boobs can't fit into any others so I'm restricted on tops
I have quite a few dresses, plain and patterned

Agree that the blouse is too casual.

I think if your'e working with a consumer brand you should think about what they would expect someone to be wearing. eg is it the kind of environment where style and a splash are important - ie should you be looking at a statement necklace or colourful jacket - or is it more the type of brand where customer service reps need to be neat and pulled together but somewhat invisible? In which case it's probably the black trousers, a good neutral blouse and discreet jewellery or a t-shirt with a neutral jacket.

As a top heavy size 16, personally I tend to go with dresses, with or without a jacket. Fit and style more important than anything else.

Not a clothing/jewellery/bag brand
It's more of a product so no clothing linked to them or I would definitely be wearing it!

This is my shape

That dress but plain? Shape is gorgeous on you!

If it is a big brand (think luxury/designer) do they have a store near you? Can you take a look at what the staff there are wearing. I would say a blazer (M&S have some good ones) and simple but smart dress or blouse\trouser combinations.

@Bunce1

That dress but plain? Shape is gorgeous on you!

I might have a similar shape that's plain...will have a look! I have a wardrobe full of dresses

Blazers
Dresses

(I have a lot of clothes)

My last interview (i got the job) was end of lockdown. I was 2.5 st heavier than “normal”, and I don’t have many clothes anyway.

Black drawstring/elasticated waist wide leg trousers from M&s. Off white next shirt. Buttons did up, just! Cardi which didn’t do up, so I held in front of me over an arm when I walked in just in case!

Flat shoes, black, practical style.

I don’t wear make up, hair tied up out of the way.

I felt awful, but looked reasonably simple and smart.

Like I said, got the job. Also pleased to say that getting back in the office also meant the 2.5 st has slowly dropped off!

The darker dress with the blazer with the tags on it I think might look nice.

Or the black and white floral dress with the black blazer.

I love the leopard green skirt from your first post but I don’t think it’s interview suitable.

@Bunce1

The darker dress with the blazer with the tags on it I think might look nice.

Or the black and white floral dress with the black blazer.

I love the leopard green skirt from your first post but I don’t think it’s interview suitable.

I have the leopard skirt in black and navy too (plain)

It’s a great skirt.

M&S for about £19 I think they are. Just a pull on one but it fits ok