Interview outfit help!

[mintywinter]

I've got an interview for an office job, which I think will need me to wear something quite smart but I've got no 'work clothes' except one silk shirt. Will it be enough to wear that and buy a skirt or should I get some kind of jacket? Or buy a dress instead? I don't want to spend too much, in case I don't get that job and end up working somewhere less 'formal'!

You do t need a jacket. If the shirt is smart, just pair it with a simple skirt and some shoes.

You don't need a jacket!

Do you have a coat that you can put over the silk shirt and trousers?

No need for a jacket unless this job is with a very conservative company like an actuary or a solicitor. Keep it simple and comfortable. Black or blue trousers in your favourite style with your silk shirt.

What sort of industry/company

Thank you so much for these replies. Yes I've got a smart coat, so if I wear that with a blouse and skirt hopefully that'll do. It's a professional services role pocketvenuss

Sorry I should add it's support services/admin, but in that type of an office.

I like having a plain, non frilly dress, as it seems to be looked upon as smarter than separates, with or without a jacket. If you get the right size, cut and colour, you can wear it for smart or be more relaxed - and you're less likely to be caught out with coffee spills, buttons popping, zips undoing or a bit of premenstrual bloating making a waistband uncomfortable. Less thought involved in the morning as well - its just tights and pull the dress on, rather than ironing, planning whether top and bottom go together, etc.

I really like the idea of a dress. Any ideas or links? Don't want to spend more than £50 max.

Search M&S collection collared wrap midi dress. £35 for an easy win.

You don't need a jacket, a nice smart skirt long or short, or a dress, or trousers will be fine.

Good luck with the interview!

My last interview btw I wore smart linen trousers, flat shoes and a smartish top. I had a cardigan but it was too hot to wear it.

Good luck op.

Skirt or trousers should be fine.

Thanks for the replies and the good luck wishes, very kind of everyone.

Yep skirt/ trousers and a blouse. Is it a tucked or out? A belt helps if tucked in.

Clean shoes that aren't worn to death and a nice leather handbag

Update: I got the job! I wore a blouse and skirt in the end, as advised, so thanks s&b gurus, really great help on here

Yey, well done!

Congratulations!

Thanks!