Seasonal Retail Interview - What to Wear?

[jigsy]

I have an interview tonight for a seasonal position at a retail store for a sales associate position. It's been a long time since I have done one of these, what is appropriate attire? A suit feels too formal...maybe a shift dress and blazer...would that be ok?
Thanks all!

[Deleted]

I'm sure what you have in mind is fine.

You have good taste.

[jigsy]

Well thank you

[countthestars]

That sounds great! I was going to say dress pants and a sweater would also work.

[Deleted]

I think it depends on the retail store. Ann Taylor or something like it- I would wear a dress and maybe a blazer. F21 or something in this realm- I would wear a pair of black pants and a cute top.

[jigsy]

It's a shoe store...not particularly high end...just meh

[ejpint]

Business casual, or what you mentioned, should be more than fine - and yes, I think the type of store makes a small difference. If it's a more fashion-forward store, I might lean more toward something a big edgier in keeping with the tone of the store (like accessories).

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Nov 13, 2012 16:11:14 GMT -5 @misoangry said:

I'm sure what you have in mind is fine.

You have good taste.

ITA.

GL. What store if you don't mind sharing? Somewhere good with a great discount?!

ETA - I will add that when I dressed more professionally for a sales associate job, I was asked to be a key/shift lead instead. My manager said it was because I came dressed more professional than a nice pair of jeans and a cute top. She could tell that I'd go the extra mile.

[whitemerlot]

I would wear something like this, since it's a seasonal job. Be festive!

[Deleted]

If they sell comfortable old lady shoes, I'm hoping I get hooked up with a discount. You can say you're buying them for your grandma for Christmas.

[hellonurse]

What you have in mind is perfect!

[moolarkey]

If it's Macy's, just wear black. I think the whole chain has now switched to sales associates wearing black.

[jigsy]

Thanks for the input everyone! I ended up with some slacks and a button up under a sweater (it's chilly today!) I think I did just fine, they are running a background check then I'm good
And there are definitely old lady shoes (think big shoe warehouse)

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What do the staff at the store wear? A slightly more formal/fancy version of that.

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Nov 13, 2012 20:01:27 GMT -5 jigsy said:

And there are definitely old lady shoes (think big shoe warehouse)

YESSSSSSS!