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Silver shoes for interview??

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rosinavera · 15/10/2018 11:57

Hi there,

I've applied for several NHS jobs and have some fabulous navy wide-legged trousers (cost an arm and a leg!) and a navy and white blouse. Do you think I could get away with these at interview as I like to be a little different and they're also something I would wear day-to-day if I don't get any of the jobs.

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Bluntness100 · 15/10/2018 11:58

I think you need to post a pic...

Bluntness100 · 15/10/2018 11:59

I wouldn't wear those to an interview no. They simply are too casual/out there.

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rosinavera · 15/10/2018 12:14

Ok, thanks for that :-)

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SimplyPut · 15/10/2018 12:18

Outfit sounds nice but the shoes are too casual.

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rosinavera · 15/10/2018 12:29

Darn it - ok, back to the drawing board! :-)

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Bluntness100 · 15/10/2018 12:35

Do you not have any plain black, grey, neutral, navy courts you could maybe wear? Even ballet flats?

SimplyPut · 15/10/2018 12:35

How about these? Still quirky but more professional.

Silver shoes for interview??
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rosinavera · 15/10/2018 12:44

I don't at the moment (not worked for a long time) but I suppose I will have to Bluntness. I was wearing sandals before but now the weather has changed.

Thank you SimplyPut they're a good idea!! :-)

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rosinavera · 15/10/2018 12:45

Would you like to see my outfit? :-)

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ileclerc · 15/10/2018 12:47

Absolutely not! Silver, fine, but not those.

rosinavera · 15/10/2018 12:50

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SimplyPut · 15/10/2018 12:55

Love the trousers! I think the M&S shoes would look fabulous with them.

SimplyPut · 15/10/2018 12:56

Really like the shoe but not a fan of the sole/heel. Personal preference though.

BendingSpoons · 15/10/2018 12:59

I think it depends on the role. In my department they would be fine to wear for interview, especially as they will probably be partly covered by the trousers.

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rosinavera · 15/10/2018 13:00

Thank you SimplyPut :-)

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rosinavera · 15/10/2018 13:03

I follow Trinny and she always makes everything look so cool with her silver brogues/trainers (and I'm the same height and build as her)- I got the trousers on one of her recommendations on instagram. I just think as far as you can you should only buy things that you love. :-)

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rosinavera · 15/10/2018 13:13

BendingSpoons, are you in the NHS?

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BendingSpoons · 15/10/2018 13:20

Yes, work as an SLT with small children so people are at the more casual end for work. People don't tend to wear suits etc for interviews as it's not in keeping with the role.

Almondio · 15/10/2018 13:25

Those trousers are stunning! How about a pair of Clarks Hamble Oak brogues? I saw a lovely pewter pair recently, and M&S had a silver pair of brogues with a thick some last year, maybe try Ebay for a new pair, old stock?

smallfootpercy · 15/10/2018 13:27

Not sandals even if weather turns warm again.

Brogues?

smallfootpercy · 15/10/2018 13:31

I think an interview if different from the role though. Comfy shoes for work in a job that involves a lot of walking, standing, children! Bit more formal for an interview though.

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rosinavera · 15/10/2018 13:31

No, I'm sure I don't need to wear a suit either :-)

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rosinavera · 15/10/2018 13:33

Almondio - thank you - the price was quite hard to swallow but they are lovely and they are long enough for me which is very important when you're tall!! Do you mean the M & S brogues that I posted a link to earlier in the thread? :-)

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