College Interview

The Lovely Muffin

I have an interview with Pearse College in 3 weeks for the adult leaving cert course - but I have no idea what to wear! I know, I'm posting this early, but I want give myself as much time as possible especially if I need to buy stuff online.

I'm 19, female, 5"5 and tbh I usually only wear jeans, t-shirts hoodies.

Can anyone help with what to wear?

Thanks.

angelxx

I think a fitted white shirt with a nice skirt/black trousers would look great,
I'm the same age as you and for an interview recently I wore a nice day dress
with a fitted jacket,

Good luck with your interview

The Lovely Muffin

Like in this pic? But maybe with a different skirt/shoes?



Tbh, I dunno about it, is it not a bit too 'grown up' and more for a job interview than a college interview?

Do you mind me asking, what dress did you wear?

Thanks for your suggestion though, I appreciate you trying to help.

angelxx

That is too grown up, I was thinking of my friends at their college interviews actually, one
of them wore a crisp white shirt with black skinny jeans and heels, another wore
a black trousers with a nice blazer.

http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/trousers-and-shorts/30in-bootcut-trousers_180072707?icSort=-bestSellerScore

http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/jackets-and-coats/waterfall-twill-jacket_187459433

http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/tops/frill-sleeve-shirt_202984170

http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/tops/belted-hitched-shirt_202893503?icSort=-bestSellerScore

I think these frill shirts are both young and sophisticated, What's your personal style like?

I wore this dress with a fitted jacket for an interview recently.

http://www.lipsy.co.uk/store/day-dresses/lipsy-tipped-ruffle-shift-dress/product-is-DR02348_016

I think it would be great for your college interview actually and age appropriate.

The Lovely Muffin

angelxx wrote: »

What's your personal style like?

I usually only wear jeans, t-shirts and hoodies lol, I rarely wear anything dressy.

The last time I was dressed up properly was at my cousins wedding a year ago when I was a bridesmaid.

I don't have any dress clothes tbh, well none that I can think of. I'll have a proper root tomorrow through all my clothes and see what I have.

Thanks for those links, but tbh, I wouldn't wear any of those clothes, I hate frills and pinstripes.:o Thanks though.

angelxx

Maybe a fitted jacket with a trousers/skirt that you feel comfortable in, It doesn't
have to have frills etc there are plenty of simple ones, Have a look on the high street
and see what you feel comfortable in, Have you any thoughts yourself on what you would like?

The Lovely Muffin

angelxx wrote: »

Maybe a fitted jacket with a trousers/skirt that you feel comfortable in, It doesn't
have to have frills etc there are plenty of simple ones, Have a look on the high street
and see what you feel comfortable in, Have you any thoughts yourself on what you would like?

I don't know about a jacket, shirt and skirt/trousers, it seems to OTT or something.

Tbh, I have no idea.

I came across these two dresses, but I'm not sure if they're suitable for a college interview.

skater dress with black tight and flat pumps.

knit dress with tights and flat pumps

I have the two tops which I posted pictures of here and I could wear them with skinny jeans and pumps/sandals.

angelxx

I think those tops would be perfect with skinny jeans and the knit dress is
gorgeous. I'm sure you will impress in either outfit, Hope it all goes really well.

The Lovely Muffin

angelxx wrote: »

I think those tops would be perfect with skinny jeans and the knit dress is
gorgeous. I'm sure you will impress in either outfit, Hope it all goes really well.

Thank you.

Hopefully more people can give suggestions/ideas/opinions too.

bearhugs

I love the tops too, the dresses are fab as well, but I would be careful of the length it you're any way tall

fionav3

I wore a grey wool dress with a red belt, a black cardigan, tan tights and black flats to my college interview back in May. I also tied my hair back in a ponytail (cardinal rule of interviews, keep hair off face) and kept my jewellery and makeup understated. Think smart casual and simple and you can't go wrong (and yes, I did get my college place, one of only two positions for mature students. )

convert

As bearhugs said, be very careful of the length of your skirt/dress. I'd advise against wearing anything shorter than just above knee length for any sort of college interview. Remember, regardless of what course you're applying for, you need to look professional.

I like the second dress - the knit dress - you mentioned above. A fitted shirt and trousers/skirt is always a safe bet if you can't find the dress that you like.

Best of luck.

The Lovely Muffin

Thanks for the help everyone.

I think I'll just go with the Grey top, skinny jeans and flat Grey pumps.

I have looked and looked and cannot find anything else lol. Also, one of the dresses (knit dress, I think) only ships to the UK anyway (I only noticed after I posted the link lol), so not much use to me here in Ireland.

The Lovely Muffin

Hi,

I have another question lol:

Should I pain my finger nails in a coloured nail-polish or just a clear nail polish?

My nail are short (I cut them last week as they were driving me mad lol).

If I should wear coloured nail-polish, what colour should I wear?

Thanks.

angelxx

Hi, I would go with clear nail varnish for an interview saves hassle, worrying about it chipping etc.

The Lovely Muffin

angelxx wrote: »

Hi, I would go with clear nail varnish for an interview saves hassle, worrying about it chipping etc.

Thank you, I'll go with clear!

convert

Definitely go with clear nail varnish for an interview. Just make sure your naiils are clean! :pac:

The Lovely Muffin

Thanks everyone.

I wore the Grey top, skinny jeans and Grey pumps and a white hoodie (I forgot my black cardigan and it was cold out lol).

I got my place in the college too.:D

angelxx

Purple_Bobbin wrote: »

Thanks everyone.

I wore the Grey top, skinny jeans and Grey pumps and a white hoodie (I forgot my black cardigan and it was cold out lol).

I got my place in the college too.:D

Congratulations Purple Bobbin

convert

Congrats! And best of luck with your course!

lindtee

Congratulations Purple Bobbin. Onwards and Upwards:)

The Lovely Muffin

Thank you all.:D