Work interview dress code

lcstress2012

I work in retail and have an interview for a supervisor position. The person interviewing me is not my manager but from head office. I received an email stating "business wear" as dress code.

I don't have a suit so will shirt and trousers be okay, thanks.

callaway92

If the email states 'Business Wear' then wear a suit. Don't under-dress, especially when you've actually been told what to wear.

John_Mc

You'll get away with a pair of trousers, shirt and tie. No need to buy a suit - I'd actually consider that overkill for a retail position.

Cordell

Probably he'll get away better with a suit
There is no overkill or overdressed when they ask for business wear. It's very likely that they will evaluate his appearance at the interview.

Jimbob1977

Beg, steal or borrow a suit

Wheety

I'd say suit too. You should always have a suit. Can get a good fitting suit in M&S for less than €200. Borrow the money from family/friends and you'll always have it there.

drake70

Go with the suit OP.

seamus

Cannot be overdressed at an interview unless they've explicitly told you not to wear a suit.

Suits don't have to be expensive: Jackets & Pants, machine washable, €110:
http://www.marksandspencer.ie/Navy-Regular-Fit-Suit/DS18079962c059611b533e0bbb5c3406d9,en_IE,pd.html?start=#.WdTAEGhSxhE

You will probably wear it again, so no harm to have it in your wardrobe, especially if it fits well.

billybonkers

Suit 100%, if you are serious about this position take the interview seriously. Clean shave, smart suit and shoes. First impressions last

Wheety

If you're a slim man, get a slim fitting suit. They look much better than a standard suit. Try a few on in the shop. If you're in Dublin, the M&S on Grafton Street have a good range.

Lux23

Penneys have suits that will do you for the interview if you really don't want to fork out that much.

hmmm

I wouldn't stress about a suit if it was a big expense, but I agree re dressing as formally as you can. A nice formal shirt (no stupid colours or stripes), pair of slacks that match, a tie (again no stupid colours, shapes etc.) as a minimum. Do up your top button. No waistcoat unless you're going for a position as a dandy.

AlanG

You could get away with a conservative shirt, tie and trousers but you would be far better off in a suit. If you get the position how long will it take you to recoup the cost of the suit - a couple of weeks. It is an investment in your future. Make sure your shoes are polished too.

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seamus wrote: »

Cannot be overdressed at an interview unless they've explicitly told you not to wear a suit.

Yea, yea you can.