Quick poll: which dress for interview?

[Awkward]

Hey guys, long time no see.
I have an initial interview tomorrow for a sales support/admin type position and I'm not sure which dress to wear. Whichever one gets chosen I would wear a black blazer over it and nude heels. They are pretty much the same dress, same brand but different color so fit is not the question, they both fall just below the knee on me. I was leaning toward the gray dress, but it is still summer and I don't know if the gray one is too severe.

Gray dress:



Red dress:


I will cry if anyone says they are not appropriate for an interview and need to start over.

[Deleted]

Red.

Good luck!!

[v]

Grey, no question. Interview austerity knows no seasons.

Good luck!

[Deleted]

A suit isn't necessary for every role. Particularly for support roles.

A nice sheath dress sure. I'm a sucker for sure.

[mbcdefg]

Gray dress with black blazer and black heels. 

Ditto those who suggested investing in a black/gray sheath dress for the future. 

Good luck

[Awkward]

Aug 27, 2015 12:09:14 GMT -5 RockNVoll said:

If these are really your only two options, I think you're fine with either one. Wear whichever makes you more confident.

However, I'd consider adding something more sheath-like to your collection for interviews, or picking up a reasonably-priced suit to have at the ready. You can always switch out shells for a different look and get a lot of use out of one suit.

It's really nice to "see" you, by the way. And good luck!

I absolutely agree with you. I have the perfect suit dress and suit separates, but some recent health issues have caused enough weight gain that those are not currently an option.  

If I get a second interview I'll have to bite the bullet on a new suit. Anyone know who sells good plus size suits?

[Pom]

Aug 27, 2015 12:34:05 GMT -5 Awkward said:

Aug 27, 2015 12:09:14 GMT -5 RockNVoll said:

If these are really your only two options, I think you're fine with either one. Wear whichever makes you more confident.

However, I'd consider adding something more sheath-like to your collection for interviews, or picking up a reasonably-priced suit to have at the ready. You can always switch out shells for a different look and get a lot of use out of one suit.

It's really nice to "see" you, by the way. And good luck!

I absolutely agree with you. I have the perfect suit dress and suit separates, but some recent health issues have caused enough weight gain that those are not currently an option.  

If I get a second interview I'll have to bite the bullet on a new suit. Anyone know who sells good plus size suits?

My best work suits (+ size) came from Lord & Taylor.   For more affordable options, I hear good things about Dress Barn.  I found Lane Bryant to be hit or miss. 

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Aug 27, 2015 12:34:05 GMT -5 Awkward said:

Aug 27, 2015 12:09:14 GMT -5 RockNVoll said:

If these are really your only two options, I think you're fine with either one. Wear whichever makes you more confident.

However, I'd consider adding something more sheath-like to your collection for interviews, or picking up a reasonably-priced suit to have at the ready. You can always switch out shells for a different look and get a lot of use out of one suit.

It's really nice to "see" you, by the way. And good luck!

I absolutely agree with you. I have the perfect suit dress and suit separates, but some recent health issues have caused enough weight gain that those are not currently an option.  

If I get a second interview I'll have to bite the bullet on a new suit. Anyone know who sells good plus size suits?

I like JCP for plus sized suits, especially if you don't want to spend a fortune because of size changes.  

Just my opinion, but I don't think it has to be a sheath dress, this cut can be very flattering, my concern would be the bold lines on it.  

[rbp]

The opposite of what @blissoff says.

[drloretta]

For sales, go with red

[tacosforlife]

TALBOTS FOR SUITS!

They sell their separates using the same fabrics across all size lines - regular, petitie, woman, and woman petite. It's very helpful, especially if you're between sizes or are significantly different sizes on top and bottom. I have been known to buy pants in the WP section and jackets in the P section because this T-Rex has a big ass.

[littlemisssunshine]

I'd choose the grey and definitely wear a blazer. Good luck!!! Let us know how it went.

[Deleted]

Aug 27, 2015 12:41:22 GMT -5 rbp said:

The opposite of what @blissoff says.

Lol. I always go the opposite of interview advice here and have always been offered a job.

I've never, ever worn a suit. It's never hindered me from getting a job.

Oh and I generally wear bright colors like red, green, orange, etc.

[rbp]

Aug 27, 2015 12:58:28 GMT -5 @blissoff said:

Aug 27, 2015 12:41:22 GMT -5 rbp said:

The opposite of what @blissoff says.

Lol. I always go the opposite of interview advice here and have always been offered a job.

I've never, ever worn a suit. It's never hindered me from getting a job.

Oh and I generally wear bright colors like red, green, orange, etc.

I'm sorry. It's really nothing personal. I just remember you telling me something about wearing brightly-colored tights to my job interview.

[Deleted]

Aug 27, 2015 13:07:51 GMT -5 rbp said:

Aug 27, 2015 12:58:28 GMT -5 @blissoff said:

Lol. I always go the opposite of interview advice here and have always been offered a job.

I've never, ever worn a suit. It's never hindered me from getting a job.

Oh and I generally wear bright colors like red, green, orange, etc.

I'm sorry. It's really nothing personal. I just remember you telling me something about wearing brightly-colored tights to my job interview.

I understand.

I tend to wear lots of colors. It's memorable and works out in my favor.

I still stand by wearing brightly colored tights to an interview.

If I had a bad experience, I'd go with MMs view (black, boring suits) but that hasn't been my experience.

And it's my hill to die on. Lol.

[msmerymac]

Aug 27, 2015 12:34:05 GMT -5 Awkward said:

Aug 27, 2015 12:09:14 GMT -5 RockNVoll said:

If these are really your only two options, I think you're fine with either one. Wear whichever makes you more confident.

However, I'd consider adding something more sheath-like to your collection for interviews, or picking up a reasonably-priced suit to have at the ready. You can always switch out shells for a different look and get a lot of use out of one suit.

It's really nice to "see" you, by the way. And good luck!

I absolutely agree with you. I have the perfect suit dress and suit separates, but some recent health issues have caused enough weight gain that those are not currently an option.  

If I get a second interview I'll have to bite the bullet on a new suit. Anyone know who sells good plus size suits?

Talbot's Women. 

[niq]

Red with a blazer? But I know nothing.

Good luck

[raangoli]

Good luck!

[Awkward]

Thanks guys! I didn't mean to post and run. I will definitely check out those places this weekend for a new suit. Even if I don't end up with a second interview, there will hopefully be more interviews in the next few weeks!

Thanks for the good thoughts!

[agnes]

Aug 27, 2015 12:20:48 GMT -5 @blissoff said:

A suit isn't necessary for every role. Particularly for support roles.

A nice sheath dress sure. I'm a sucker for sure.

I actually agree with this.  But it may be because of our location. I have worn a suit to maybe 2 interviews?

Interview for my current job, I wore this with black pumps
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[hamster]

Aug 27, 2015 15:50:46 GMT -5 agnes said:

Aug 27, 2015 12:20:48 GMT -5 @blissoff said:

A suit isn't necessary for every role. Particularly for supporte roles.

A nice sheath dress sure. I'm a sucker for sure.

I actually agree with this.  But it may be because of our location. I have worn a suit to maybe 2 interviews?

Interview for my current job, I wore this with black pumps 

I'm here. I don't even own a suit. The places in my area that would necessitate such a thing are so few and far between, much less at the level I'm interviewing at.

[konapoppy]

Good luck!

[agnes]

Awkward, those dresses are really cute. Where did you get them?

[Awkward]

Aug 27, 2015 18:45:53 GMT -5 agnes said:

Awkward, those dresses are really cute. Where did you get them?

So I originally saw them at Macy's, but then Dress Barn had the exact same ones for $30 cheaper. Score!

[LoveTrains]

Aug 27, 2015 20:27:03 GMT -5 Awkward said:

Aug 27, 2015 18:45:53 GMT -5 agnes said:

Awkward, those dresses are really cute. Where did you get them?

So I originally saw them at Macy's, but then Dress Barn had the exact same ones for $30 cheaper. Score!

Did you get them recently? Super cute!!!

[Awkward]

Aug 27, 2015 21:19:07 GMT -5 LoveTrains said:

Aug 27, 2015 20:27:03 GMT -5 Awkward said:

So I originally saw them at Macy's, but then Dress Barn had the exact same ones for $30 cheaper. Score!

Did you get them recently? Super cute!!!

This past Tuesday! They looked like they had just been put out.

[ellipses84]

Wear the gray. My coworker was wearing that dress the other day, with a blazer and it looked cute. I'm pretty sure she had recently bought it.

[les]

Good luck, Awkward!