Interview clothing

[miaoudeminou]

I went to New York & Co the other day and bought a very beautiful gray suit. My boyfriend helped me pick it out but we couldn't find a shirt or shoes for me. Most of the shirts were what I'd deem club wear. My boyfriend also recommended that I wear black wedges and not heels. Are heels acceptable to wear to an interview? Where do you shop for your

Comments

[cbackson]

It depends on what kind of job you're applying for, but if it's in an office setting I would definitely *not* wear wedges, as they're less formal than heels. I'd shoot for a heel in a modest height that you can walk naturally in--the clomping around in 3.5-inch heels look does not convey competence.*

*Of course, if you have a ballet-dancer-esque stride in 3.5-inch heels, more power to you. Most people don't.

[miaoudeminou]

It'll be for assisted living. From what I've heard they're very lenient with what the employees can wear while on the job. I just want to look as professional (a.k.a competent- in my mind) as possible :)

[lustdumpster]

do not wear wedges to an interview. the only time that would be appropriate would be if you were interviewing at like charlotte russe or something, if it's a legit job, the wedges are going to look too informal.

[simplychristina]

Go for low heels or flats. Simple black wedges, if done tastefully, can also be okay but it depends on the situation.

[piperki]

I wouldn't wear wedges either and to answer your other question, JCPenney is good for tops like that, or a big department store like Macy's. I was in Macy's yesterday and got a plain sleeveless lightweight sweater to wear under jackets to work, and it was on sale for $12!

[lascivous]

To echo what everyone else says, no wedges. They don't really look professional.