to wear panty-hose, or does it not matter? If you want to be taken seriously = panty-hose? I have this career fair to go to and I would like to just not wear panty-hose but I don't want that to reflect negatively upon me (as if I don't know the correct attire, which, is obvious since I'm asking, heh.) And so, should I? Does age matter at all in the choice...? I really don't know, please help. Thanks.
2007-04-11 11:10:24 · 14 answers · asked by CantBClever 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Having been the one to interview, it just is a thing of proper Etiquette to ALWAYS wear pantyhose with a skirt suit.
I know, not comfortable sometimes, but it shows a level of class/professionalism to wear the hose. Also, it has to be pantyhose, not stockings or anything that can show skin or the tops of the stockings if you sit the wrong way, especially if a woman is on the team that is interviewing you.
And, no it does not matter at all about age, because they cannot even ask you that. If you are uncomfortable in the hose, you should go with a nice pair of slacks, but I will say that sometimes a skirt and hose shows a higher level of professionalism than slacks.
Also, make sure the hose are not patterned, and are color that is professional (not something like Neon Pink).
As a side note, the skirt should not be too tight or short. Yes, men will drool over you wearing something like that, but remember, women can be the ones to interview, and they will not think highly of you dressed in something like that.
Good Luck!
2007-04-12 09:09:44 · answer #1 · answered by sara_00_0 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
An old saying goes "the more clothing she wears, the more she is taken seriously". If the suit is professional and the skirt passes the sitting test, then by all means, wear it. As for the hose, if it's hot or if you will be fussing with them all day, then don't wear them. Whatever makes you comfortable.
P.S. the sitting test is where you put on the skirt and sit down. If the hem rises above your knee then it's too short. Also don't wear it is you end up flashing the world when you sit down.
2007-04-11 12:06:07 · answer #2 · answered by Jenny J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some girls look intimidating and sexy in a manly outfit such as a suit and tie. However, for guys your right it's considered gay. It's just how society judges it. Guys use to never wear pink either but now there's tons that do. More and more things are being accepted into society as time goes on so who knows, maybe guys will wear skirts without being called gay one day. Men I guess just feel they have to keep their masculinity. Yeah it would be odd to see a man in a skirt but oh well, if you want to go do it, not like you should care what other people think anyways.
2016-05-17 22:18:36 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wearing panty hose is much more appropriate than showing off your bare legs.
2007-04-11 13:40:53 · answer #4 · answered by ctruong 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
wear the suit... weather it is pants or skirt.. pany hose as well.. dont put on lots of makeup.. but do wear some make up and dont over do the jewlery...make sure your nails are as clean as you can if you dont wear nail polish that is fine.. just make sure they dont look rugged..have a resume made up.. if you never worked before then put down your schooling and what if you did any school activities...age may matter if your under 18 but if your still in high school they may have some part time jobs that you could apply for.. my ex husband boss hire a girl who was only 17 for the office mainly because she was in the schools program for it and she has been working there going on 15 years..
2007-04-11 11:42:08 · answer #5 · answered by vis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Panty hose are the answer, unfortunately. The look without the hose just isn't right--kinda unfinished.
2007-04-11 11:18:46 · answer #6 · answered by Phartzalot 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Panty-hose are a requirement, alas.
2007-04-11 12:04:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it all depends on your legs definaltly wear highheels and if u have nice legs no panty-hose and if u dont have nice legs full yes to the panty-hose black or grey nice buissness skirt with matching jacket if u go with black dont wear i white shirt thats to plain stand out wear a bright red or blue silky shirt and if u go with grey go with the light colors purple pink.......(ect)
2007-04-11 11:21:51 · answer #8 · answered by giggle 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wear hose. They make you look much better.
2007-04-11 11:13:57 · answer #9 · answered by mimegamy 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I work for a prestigious limo company and most the women wear business suits and are taken seriously , the question is , is it the suit ? I say no they are taken seriously and have respect because they earned it .
2007-04-11 11:15:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋