Would you wear a tie?

[jessandandy09]

would you wear a tie to a job interview?

I am interviewing tomorrow for a job within my agency and I intended to wear a gray pair of slacks, a white-button up shirt, a sweater and a tie. this bothered DH. then when I put it on he said it was ok. But he got in my head and now I am not sure. What would you do?

[jaime183]

I wouldn't and cant picture it but you should post a pic so we see what it looks like together (just the shirt, tie, sweater)

[charlielove]

Can you PIP the outfit? I think it's one of those things that could look really good or not so good depending on the outfit.

[Deleted]

I wouldn't. For me its not typical interview wear. I keep my outfits basic.

[Deleted]

I wouldn't but some people can pull it off.

[erniebufflo]

While I think it sounds like a fun work outfit, I wouldn't wear it for an interview, because I tend to be more conservative for interviews-- wouldn't want them to think I was making some sort of statement I didn't intend.

[jessandandy09]

Jan 9, 2013 23:48:46 GMT -5 erniebufflo said:

While I think it sounds like a fun work outfit, I wouldn't wear it for an interview, because I tend to be more conservative for interviews-- wouldn't want them to think I was making some sort of statement I didn't intend.

this is kind of what my Dh said. I was Making a statement. but uhg, how can you honestly dress to impress without making a statement?

[erniebufflo]

Jan 9, 2013 23:51:43 GMT -5 jessandandy09 said:

Jan 9, 2013 23:48:46 GMT -5 erniebufflo said:

While I think it sounds like a fun work outfit, I wouldn't wear it for an interview, because I tend to be more conservative for interviews-- wouldn't want them to think I was making some sort of statement I didn't intend.

this is kind of what my Dh said. I was Making a statement. but uhg, how can you honestly dress to impress without making a statement?

My fear, even though I'm a feminist, would be that they would think it was some sort of gender statement. In most of my jobs, I've kind of had to keep my views under wraps, if you know what I mean, so I wouldn't have wanted to do any gender bending in the interview. However, depending on the field and the position, that might be exactly what you're going for. Nice blouse, slacks, and a cardigan or blazer seems safe to me.

[charlielove]

I think you look great! I think for a regular work day it would be really cute, but maybe not an interview. I think if you left out the tie and put on a blazer it would be perfect.

[jessandandy09]

Jan 9, 2013 23:53:44 GMT -5 erniebufflo said:

Jan 9, 2013 23:51:43 GMT -5 jessandandy09 said:

this is kind of what my Dh said. I was Making a statement. but uhg, how can you honestly dress to impress without making a statement?

My fear, even though I'm a feminist, would be that they would think it was some sort of gender statement. In most of my jobs, I've kind of had to keep my views under wraps, if you know what I mean, so I wouldn't have wanted to do any gender bending in the interview. However, depending on the field and the position, that might be exactly what you're going for. Nice blouse, slacks, and a cardigan or blazer seems safe to me.

this is the issue, at first I was defiant, because I thought the tie looked nice. I think a tie is a nice professional look, especially because I cant really wear a skirt and heels. Also because I don't want to look too feminine or like I am trying to look feminine. (skirt is overkill and I have to work after the interview) and so without a skirt and heels and without my blazers (boobs and back are too big right now) and being about 30 pounds over weight I feel sloppy.

I am trying to post a pic, but it wont post. what am I doing wrong?

[charlielove]

I saw it for a second, now it's gone.

[jessandandy09]

Jan 10, 2013 0:03:31 GMT -5 charlielove said:

I saw it for a second, now it's gone.

dang, I tried like 4 times. I am glad someone saw it so I don't feel crazy!

[gmoneymommy]

I don't think I would for an interview. I'm afraid it would be distracting...

[eav2c]

No, I wouldn't. I agree that it could be distracting. I also think going simple is best.

[laurack]

No. I wasn't aware that women wore ties! but, I am perpetually unfashionable.

Even if it's a cute look I still wouldn't advise it for an interview as even if you aren't making a feminist statement, as ernie said, it could easily be interpreted that way. Better off just dressing "normally" per expected interview standards.

[dojo]

No. I stick to traditional garb for interviews. Tidy, but plain.