Job Interview - Are Leggings okay?

SusieBlue · 30-04-2013 12:04AM #1

I have an interview tomorrow for a position in a nightclub, not sure doing what yet.

Its an informal affair, when called for the interview I was asked to "come in for a chat" rather than a scheduled interview.

I still want to look smart, though.

Would it be okay to wear a top not unlike this: http://www.awear.com/boutique-sale/jasmine-black-knitted-tunic-with-jewel-collar/invt/00081106black/?setlocn=eur&log=4

with some black leggings, either black or camel coloured blazer, nude pumps, nude tweed coat, and a nude patent bag?

I'm in my early 20's and a size 12 if that makes any difference. Too casual?
I wore something similar to my last interview and got the job.

Thanks in advance!

byhookorbycrook · 30-04-2013 12:06AM

I think I'd go for tights for an interview

Pippy1976 · 30-04-2013 12:00PM

Oh my God, no, leggings are NOT ok for an interview! Do you want this job? Then wear tights with smart shoes / heels.

Crikey, where have our standards gone... IT'S A JOB INTERVIEW FOR CRYING OUT LOUD!!!! Keep in mind would the person going in after you could possibly be wearing - you want to knock them out of the water and regardless of what people say appearances speak volumes.

First impressions and all that. Just a point to note, leggings are barely ok to walk around your house in.

hidinginthebush · 30-04-2013 12:03PM

A friend of mine works for a recruitment agency, and a while ago I was asked to come in for "an informal chat" a week after an interview. He told me to wear a suit to everything they ask you to until you sign a contract. So I guess wear the female equivalent. You won't get loose any points with them for dressing too smart, too casual on the other hand...

noddyone2 · 30-04-2013 01:35PM

Leggings are TERRIBLE on anyone! Anytime! God above - the stuff people wear!

xOxSinéadxOx · 30-04-2013 07:28PM

NO WAY. you wouldn't wear jeans to a job interview and leggings are even more casual again.

SusieBlue · 30-04-2013 11:20PM

Thanks for the replies, I wore tights and I got the job

I don't understand the extreme aversion to leggings, there's nothing wrong with them, I wear them all the time, even outside my house *shock horror*.

I can understand for a job interview, hence I asked were the too casual, but for day to day wear? Nothing wrong with them at all imo.

Tigger · 30-04-2013 11:22PM

I had a guy looking for a job in track suit bottoms runners and a tee-shirt look at mfunny when I told him to come back in a shirt a d tie
Lol

endacl · 30-04-2013 11:24PM

Pippy1976 wrote: »

Just a point to note, leggings are barely ok to walk around your house in.

At night. When everybody else is out. And with the lights off.

noddyone2 · 01-05-2013 08:12AM

WhiteRoses wrote: »

Thanks for the replies, I wore tights and I got the job

I don't understand the extreme aversion to leggings, there's nothing wrong with them, I wear them all the time, even outside my house *shock horror*.

I can understand for a job interview, hence I asked were the too casual, but for day to day wear? Nothing wrong with them at all imo.

Glad you got the job.
As for leggings - saw a woman in Glendalough last Sunday, see-through leggings, lacy panties, no skirt or tunic! Lovely (or not).

Pippy1976 · 01-05-2013 09:42AM

WhiteRoses wrote: »

Thanks for the replies, I wore tights and I got the job

I don't understand the extreme aversion to leggings, there's nothing wrong with them, I wear them all the time, even outside my house *shock horror*.

I can understand for a job interview, hence I asked were the too casual, but for day to day wear? Nothing wrong with them at all imo.

Leggings are best left in the '80's where they were terrible that time around too!

I just don't understand that people don't know we can see through them! Yes, we can see your knickers.. all the time... and it's not pleasant.. whether you're a size 10 or a size 20 but especially if you're a larger lady.

Not good. Ever.

fits · 01-05-2013 12:05PM

I actually think your outfit sounded fine for a job in a nightclub and don't understand the strong responses. The right leggings look great on the right person with a nice tunic

XxMCRxBabyxX · 01-05-2013 12:13PM

fits wrote: »

I actually think your outfit sounded fine for a job in a nightclub and don't understand the strong responses. The right leggings look great on the right person with a nice tunic

You should always dress up formally for an interview no matter where it is for or what kind of interview it is. Dressing well gives a good impression of yourself.

You can't give that impression with leggings. At best its lazy dressing and you look like you're not bothered. At worst they are extremely unflattering (which they are on 90% of people) and that is the image of you left in the interviewers head.

The rule may be to not judge a book by its cover but remember that its the cover that you see firsr.

fits · 01-05-2013 12:14PM

XxMCRxBabyxX wrote: »

You should always dress up formally for an interview no matter where it is for or what kind of interview it is. Dressing well gives a good impression of yourself.

You can't give that impression with leggings. At best its lazy dressing and you look like you're not bothered. At worst they are extremely unflattering (which they are on 90% of people) and that is the image of you left in the interviewers head.

The rule may be to not judge a book by its cover but remember that its the cover that you see firsr.

and I disagree. I think outfit posted by op sounded quite smart.

XxMCRxBabyxX · 01-05-2013 12:21PM

fits wrote: »

and I disagree. I think outfit posted by op sounded quite smart.

To each their own I suppose. I certainly wouldn't hire someone who wore leggings to an interview though and clearly others here wouldn't either so I was advising anyone else I'd stick with being safe and not wearing them.

SusieBlue · 01-05-2013 01:18PM

I was once refused a job in a shop because I wore trousers, a smart shirt and a cardigan to an interview. Was told my CV was perfect and I had enough experience but I just didn't reflect the young, hip and stylish image the shop wanted to convey.

I wore leggings to my last interview and got the job. At the same interview, the majority of girls wore jeans with nice tops and blazers. Boys wore chinos and shirts with converse. I remember seeing one guy wearing a suit and noting at our induction that he hadn't gotten the job.

Trousers and suits aren't age appropriate for me, and they're also not appropriate for the types of jobs I go for as a college student.

As for leggings, my rule of thumb is that the top half has to cover the bottom half at all times! For the most part I wear them with tunics and skater dresses. I agree that leggings as pants is a big no no :pac:

XxMCRxBabyxX · 01-05-2013 02:14PM

WhiteRoses wrote: »

I was once refused a job in a shop because I wore trousers, a smart shirt and a cardigan to an interview. Was told my CV was perfect and I had enough experience but I just didn't reflect the young, hip and stylish image the shop wanted to convey.

I wore leggings to my last interview and got the job. At the same interview, the majority of girls wore jeans with nice tops and blazers. Boys wore chinos and shirts with converse. I remember seeing one guy wearing a suit and noting at our induction that he hadn't gotten the job.

Trousers and suits aren't age appropriate for me, and they're also not appropriate for the types of jobs I go for as a college student.

As for leggings, my rule of thumb is that the top half has to cover the bottom half at all times! For the most part I wear them with tunics and skater dresses. I agree that leggings as pants is a big no no :pac:

I never said that you had to wear trousers or a suit. I'm the same age as you and would have applied for many of the same type of jobs. I always wore a nice dress and blazer. You still need to dress smart though and I don't believe that leggings can be worn in a smart way.

Pippy1976 · 01-05-2013 02:35PM

WhiteRoses wrote: »

I agree that leggings as pants is a big no no :pac:

Amen, sister!

username123 · 01-05-2013 02:43PM

Whats wrong with leggings? Not as an interview outfit but generally?

meeeeh · 01-05-2013 03:08PM

username123 wrote: »

Whats wrong with leggings? Not as an interview outfit but generally?

They don't suit most people who wear them. If you are wearing something long enough to wear it with tights then tights are way more flattering than leggings and if you wear them with something that is too short for tights then you shouldn't be wearing leggings either. They are handy for pregnant women though. But that is about it.

mitosis · 01-05-2013 03:11PM

OP, even if we assume you are female, leggings are only one step up from tracksuit. Not suitable unless applying for a very casual position.

username123 · 01-05-2013 03:31PM

meeeeh wrote: »

They don't suit most people who wear them. If you are wearing something long enough to wear it with tights then tights are way more flattering than leggings and if you wear them with something that is too short for tights then you shouldn't be wearing leggings either. They are handy for pregnant women though. But that is about it.

lol. I like them, I wear them a lot. Both with things that are long enough for tights (I hate tights - urgh!) and with things too short for tights. I dont understand what is meant by

if you wear them with something that is too short for tights then you shouldn't be wearing leggings either

Why shouldnt you?

I wouldnt wear them to a job interview though, they are not formal enough.

Pippy1976 · 01-05-2013 03:36PM

They're simply not thick enough to be worn as an item of clothing. If I have to endure looking at another ladies thong / g-string / pants through a pair of leggings I'll go mad.

Honestly, even if you're stick thin they're awful. And if you wear them all the time without realising that they're very unflattering then you've come to the right place to learn that they are, as another person mentioned above, on a par with tracksuit bottoms or wearing PJ's as clothing.

Awful. If you have a pair - bin them. Now. Regardless of whether you like them, they're awful. Period.

meeeeh · 01-05-2013 03:43PM

username123 wrote: »

lol. I like them, I wear them a lot. Both with things that are long enough for tights (I hate tights - urgh!) and with things too short for tights. I dont understand what is meant by
Why shouldnt you?

I wouldnt wear them to a job interview though, they are not formal enough.

Leggings should be worn only with clothes that comfortably cover your bottom. Nobody wants to admire other people's knickers or cellulite.

My main problem is that there is large portion of women and more often girls who just can't dress themselves. The amount of girls who are not overly overweight but look fat just because they insist on wearing skinny jeans or leggings with flats is shocking. Neither leggings or skinnies are very forgiving item of clothing and one has to be very careful to make them work if you are above size 8.

username123 · 01-05-2013 03:45PM

Pippy1976 wrote: »

They're simply not thick enough to be worn as an item of clothing. If I have to endure looking at another ladies thong / g-string / pants through a pair of leggings I'll go mad.

Honestly, even if you're stick thin they're awful. And if you wear them all the time without realising that they're very unflattering then you've come to the right place to learn that they are, as another person mentioned above, on a par with tracksuit bottoms or wearing PJ's as clothing.

Awful. If you have a pair - bin them. Now. Regardless of whether you like them, they're awful. Period.

Nonsense. Theyre totally grand. Nothing wrong with them at all.

sea_monkey · 01-05-2013 03:46PM

Leggings are Gods gift to men.

(on the right bum that is)

username123 · 01-05-2013 03:48PM

meeeeh wrote: »

My main problem is that there is large portion of women and more often girls who just can't dress themselves.

I realise Im in the Fashion and Appearance forum so what I am about to say is probably not representative of most people here but I really dont pay that much attention to what other people are wearing - and assume the same goes. Its just not that important to me. I was just curious as to why you thought there was something wrong with leggings.

Now I get it. I dont agree with you, but I get it.

Timmyctc · 01-05-2013 03:52PM

Pippy1976 wrote: »

They're simply not thick enough to be worn as an item of clothing. If I have to endure looking at another ladies thong / g-string / pants through a pair of leggings I'll go mad.

Honestly, even if you're stick thin they're awful. And if you wear them all the time without realising that they're very unflattering then you've come to the right place to learn that they are, as another person mentioned above, on a par with tracksuit bottoms or wearing PJ's as clothing.

Awful. If you have a pair - bin them. Now. Regardless of whether you like them, they're awful. Period.

ashion guru will you take us all under your wing so we can all dress appropriately to your likings?

Everyone in this thread. Seemingly born pre-perople's rights to wear clothing that accentuates certain features seems to assume the dernier of these leggings is like 1.

Its people like all you naysayers that are the sole reason we cant have nice things.

tan11ie · 01-05-2013 03:53PM

No, wear something smart like a trouser or skirt suit.

meeeeh · 01-05-2013 04:14PM

username123 wrote: »

I realise Im in the Fashion and Appearance forum so what I am about to say is probably not representative of most people here but I really dont pay that much attention to what other people are wearing - and assume the same goes. Its just not that important to me. I was just curious as to why you thought there was something wrong with leggings.

Now I get it. I dont agree with you, but I get it.

I admire the people who dress well and I notice the people who don't. We all notice how others dress, otherwise people wouldn't be asking what to wear to a job interview, wedding or where ever. If I'd say that polo necks don't suit women with larger bust nobody would be insulted. If something is fashionable or popular or comfortable it doesn't mean it suits everybody.

ClubDead · 01-05-2013 04:20PM

Leggings belong in hell with Uggs, fringed (anything), velour tracksuits and many...many more fashion abominations.

Do women not realise that they are see-through and there underwear is visible. I once had the horror of walking behind a woman wearing black legging, thong and very visible panty liner. See link below for similar horror

:eek::(

http://www.buzzfeed.com/amyodell/23-reasons-leggings-are-the-worst

Job Interview - Are Leggings okay?

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