Interview attire- what do you think?

jeepers101

Have a job interview coming up and I really don't like wearing suits. I can never seem to get one that fits right/looks well.

What do you think of this look? Would it be suitable for an interview?

http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/ie/en/zara-neu-W2012/269238/826146/ROUND-NECKED%20MERINO%20JERSEY

silja

What industry/ company?

avalon68

I guess it depends on the industry. Id prefer to see someone smartly turned out than in a suit that didnt fit well anyday, but I think maybe a V-neck and a tie would look better. The round neck may look too "trendy" depending on where you interview. About finding a good suit fit - why not get one made for future needs? My colleague recently got 2 really nice suits made by some company in China. He just went to a local seamstress to get measured properly, picked out the style he wanted and they look the business. Cost less than the price of a suit in the local department store too.......

zenno

avalon68 wrote: »

I guess it depends on the industry. Id prefer to see someone smartly turned out than in a suit that didnt fit well anyday, but I think maybe a V-neck and a tie would look better. The round neck may look too "trendy" depending on where you interview. About finding a good suit fit - why not get one made for future needs? My colleague recently got 2 really nice suits made by some company in China. He just went to a local seamstress to get measured properly, picked out the style he wanted and they look the business. Cost less than the price of a suit in the local department store too.......

Surely a clean shaven, tidy, casual wear would be sufficient ? I mean an employer being unimpressed by a person wearing the round-neck is a bit over-board i think. I hate this judging by cloth attitude we have these days. If a person is respectable and clean and most of all has a good form and attitude then that should be the first priority instead of whether he/she is wearing a round-neck or a v-neck. what's the world coming to.

avalon68

zenno wrote: »

Surely a clean shaven, tidy, casual wear would be sufficient ? I mean an employer being unimpressed by a person wearing the round-neck is a bit over-board i think. I hate this judging by cloth attitude we have these days. If a person is respectable and clean and most of all has a good form and attitude then that should be the first priority instead of whether he/she is wearing a round-neck or a v-neck. what's the world coming to.

It should be, but back in the real world, people are judgmental - The link provided by the OP looks smart, but more like something one might see in a trendy bar/restaurant rather than an interview (But admittedly, this is probably very industry dependent) . You only get one chance to make a first impression - it wont kill anyone to wear a tie for an hour or two, especially if its a job you really want/need.

zenno

avalon68 wrote: »

It should be, but back in the real world, people are judgmental - The link provided by the OP looks smart, but more like something one might see in a trendy bar/restaurant rather than an interview (But admittedly, this is probably very industry dependent) . You only get one chance to make a first impression - it wont kill anyone to wear a tie for an hour or two, especially if its a job you really want/need.

I understand this, but it's a shame really that most employers are so judgemental, as good personality and expression of oneself would be the best way to go imo and not being judgemental but that's life i suppose. What a person wears is more important than the actual physical human being. It's a shame we have lowered ourselves to this in my personal opinion, but as you say it's only to get the job, but not an intelligent way of going about it, but it's a fact of life as you say in the real world.

jeepers101

Thanks for the replies. Job would be for a service technician. I would be wearing snickers type workwear if employed but would still like to look smart for the interview.

Would a shirt and tie without a blazer be sufficient?

zenno

jeepers101 wrote: »

Thanks for the replies. Job would be for a service technician. I would be wearing snickers type workwear if employed but would still like to look smart for the interview.

Would a shirt and tie without a blazer be sufficient?

I'll leave that for other posters, but i wish you the best of luck jeepers

StillWaters

That link is far from the worst I've seen people turn up for interviews in, but IMO it's not interview attire. If you don't want to stand out, for the wrong reasons, just wear the traditional suit and be well groomed.

Yes yes, we all know interviewers should see beyond casual attire, chipped nail polish, huge earrings etc., but all it says really is I do not really want this job.

avalon68

jeepers101 wrote: »

Thanks for the replies. Job would be for a service technician. I would be wearing snickers type workwear if employed but would still like to look smart for the interview.

Would a shirt and tie without a blazer be sufficient?

If going for just a shirt and tie I think a darker solid color shirt would look better than white - maybe dark grey shirt (long sleeves), light grey tie - coupled with a nice belt and smart shoes and a nice watch.

Really though, I think you should grab a friend and head into town - try on as many suits as it takes to get to one that fits well. A good suit is an investment that will last for years - just make sure you wear the shoes you will wear on the day of the interview as nothing looks worse than suit pants that are too long or too short.

Best of luck with the interview.

chris85

zenno wrote: »

Surely a clean shaven, tidy, casual wear would be sufficient ? I mean an employer being unimpressed by a person wearing the round-neck is a bit over-board i think. I hate this judging by cloth attitude we have these days. If a person is respectable and clean and most of all has a good form and attitude then that should be the first priority instead of whether he/she is wearing a round-neck or a v-neck. what's the world coming to.

Easy to say that aint it. How would you feel going in to your GP and getting treatment with him dressed in a pair of shorts and a wife beater? The fact is clothing gives a first impression which lasts. I would expect someone who wants the job to dress to impress and a suit shows pofessionalism.

amdublin

jeepers101 wrote: »

Thanks for the replies. Job would be for a service technician. I would be wearing snickers type workwear if employed but would still like to look smart for the interview.

Would a shirt and tie without a blazer be sufficient?

Yes.
I think that would be better than the pic.

Technically a suit is best - you just can't go wrong. But I think the pic you showed is just too "trendy" if you get my drift. Fine if you were going for a job in advertising or something! Even a v neck would be contrived IMO.

If you aren't going for jacket/ suit then just go shirt and tie.

Best of luck with the interview dude! At the end of the day wear what is comfortable and you are confident.