i'm not sure if this is exactly the place for this, but hopefully someone might be able to point me in the right direction if it's not
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you're right, this really isn't really the place for this. why don't you ask barnes in noble if/when they ask you in for an interview? they would obviously go over the dress code then and you can direct all your questions and concerns to them.
that sounds like a good idea too >< i've just had a really complicated few days so my brain isn't at exactly 100%.. i just thought maybe it'd be good to know beforehand so i could try and look like a normal smart human being who knows how to get up and dress themselves in nice matching clothing, haha.
I don't know if I'm reading your comment wrong but it really is coming off kinda snarky. If i'm just reading it wrong - I'm sorry. :) Plenty of people ask for advice on what to wear to job interviews or what people who have worked at certain places wear. I think there will be people who can help her here. Obviously you would want to look appropriate at all times and be prepared if they ask you to come in. Not everyone can go shopping on a whim, so at least being somewhat prepared is a good thing.
Definitely ask them to clarify the dress code in the interview. You don't need to dress following the dress code for the interview.
Close toed shoes usually means shoes that you cannot see the toes. Flats should be fine - however if it is a job in a restaurant, the tops of your feet should not be showing because you can spill something on yourself and potentially hurt yourself. However even though this is my own definition of "close toed shoes" this might not be theirs.
Closed toed shoes generally mean no sandals. Flats should be fine. The shirts/tights questions are probably more dependent on the store and they should give you info during an orientation session if you get hired. If you're really worried you can drop by and see what other people are wearing.
You really should be spending your time preparing for your interview and making sure everything's in order there before you start worrying about these other things that might get answered by them anyway.
i figured a lot of retail places that don't have uniforms would have the same basic rules and that it would just be a good life skill to know appropriate clothing terminology since i've been in jeans and t-shirts for the past seven years or so :) thanks very much for your help!
In this case I'd say t-shirts means literally t-shirts. Even long sleeved t-shirt style shirts may not be appropriate. I think it's a matter of professional vs. casual not so much the length of sleeves.
I would suggest getting collared shirts from a plus size store as opposed to a normal store which carries larger sizes. I have the same problem, and I have a hard time finding clothes that fit well, but when I get them from a plus size store, I find they are cut with an actual shape and not just a square.
I wouldn't do leggings with a skirt. I think it sounds like they want you to dress professionally, and that's not really very professional, in my opinion. I think tights or hose would be better than leggings.
I'd definitely suggest going into the places you are applying/interviewing before your interview and looking at what the employees are wearing. You'll get a better feel for the dress code seeing it on actual people.
My retail job/office has similar rules. Most days, I'm wearing black pants, a cotton sweater or long sleeve button down, and either loafers or ballerina flats. In warmer weather, I wear shirtdresses and short sleeve button downs/blouses. In cooler weather, wool sweaters, sweaterdresses, or a woven jacket over the blouse/sweater/button down. If button downs aren't an option, I suggest cotton sweaters (ribbed or cabled, maybe?).
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Plenty of people ask for advice on what to wear to job interviews or what people who have worked at certain places wear. I think there will be people who can help her here. Obviously you would want to look appropriate at all times and be prepared if they ask you to come in. Not everyone can go shopping on a whim, so at least being somewhat prepared is a good thing.
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Close toed shoes usually means shoes that you cannot see the toes. Flats should be fine - however if it is a job in a restaurant, the tops of your feet should not be showing because you can spill something on yourself and potentially hurt yourself. However even though this is my own definition of "close toed shoes" this might not be theirs.
Good luck in the interview!
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You really should be spending your time preparing for your interview and making sure everything's in order there before you start worrying about these other things that might get answered by them anyway.
Good luck!
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I would suggest getting collared shirts from a plus size store as opposed to a normal store which carries larger sizes. I have the same problem, and I have a hard time finding clothes that fit well, but when I get them from a plus size store, I find they are cut with an actual shape and not just a square.
I wouldn't do leggings with a skirt. I think it sounds like they want you to dress professionally, and that's not really very professional, in my opinion. I think tights or hose would be better than leggings.
I'd definitely suggest going into the places you are applying/interviewing before your interview and looking at what the employees are wearing. You'll get a better feel for the dress code seeing it on actual people.
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