college help!?

Question

Im going to my college interview this week and i have been told to dress formally. I'm not sure what this means. What should i wear to make a good impression? websites as well if possible.

Answer 1

You should wear a suit. If you don't have one, a black skirt and white blouse would be suitable, with black pumps. Above all, COVER UP. No body parts should be visible (you know which ones I mean) and undergarments are just that UNDER your other garments. Good luck!

Answer 2

Ideally, a suit, but of course a lot of freshmen don't have those. Failing that option, wear a simple dress, skirt and blouse, or minimally, plain nice slacks and a blouse - a jacket would be nice if you have one. Don't show any skin other than at the neck (but not too low) or from the elbows down), make sure your skirt is not too short (it shouldn't bother your grandmother - you never know how old the interviewer might be!) and keep jewelry to the very basic level (a simple necklace and/or very basic earrings, a watch, and one simple ring are okay). Nothing should be dangling, moving or otherwise distracting. If you have on a skirt, wear stockings. Shoes should be closed pump-type shoes - no flip-flops or strappy sandals. Make sure your hair is neat and clean, and that your makeup and nails are natural-looking. This is not the time for the jeweled snowflakes I currently have on my own nails!

Answer 3

A jacket and skirt or pants. No crazy colors, either. Go for the basics, a black, blue, gray or pinstripe suit with matching blouse (also basic colors). You're young so a burgundy or dark rose would also be nice. You can also do a flare leg and if the suit is black, red shoes if you like. You don't have to look like an old lady in a suit any more.
Jewelry- pearls, whatever you have that is classic and not "too much."

Hair should be neat, not overdone. I'm older than you are but I just leave mine down or put it back in a ponytail. I like pinstripes and red heels best for interviews.

Dillards.com has really nice suits,
check out the I.N. San Francisco Long-Sleeve Suit to see a nice example of what's appropriate. Then, target and chadwicks have this stuff, too, and you can do a nice job there on a small budget though I suggest going in to target if you're buying there to check quality. You can wear seperates, too- a skirt with a jacket that didn't come as a 'suit.'

What about an argyle sweater with black pants or a black skirt and your best shoes? (NO MINIS, THOUGH!) Heels, balltet flats, a black wedge or oxfords? Shoes should also be classic, not too trendy. Depends what you have. I have a black wedge with a bow that I can wear with my gray suit- it's the only unique touch I add to that outfit.

Just go for classy and elegant and don't overdo it. If you go for one or two 'young' touches that's fine, though.

Good luck!

Answer 4

A suit with a skirt is ideal. It should be black, dark blue, grey, or dark brown. A pantsuit is fine. If you have neither, invest in one or in a black jacket that looks like it matches any black pants you have.

You should wear a button-down shirt (light in color, preferably white or cream) and dress shoes (black or brown). You should not be able to see skin/bra through the shirt or between the buttonholes.

Your skirt should be knee-length while standing (make sure it isn't too short while sitting). It should NOT be tight. Make sure you can fit at least 2 fingers in the waist comfortably. Wear pantyhose if you have them (nude).

Do not wear open-toed shoes or very high heels (2" heels are okay).

Make-up and jewelry are okay, at a minimum. Your hair should be neat and away from your face, but can be worn up or down, depending on what looks more professional with your cut.

Don't stress too much about it. Good luck! :)

Answer 5

For a college interview, you do want to dress formally - and they usually mean "business formal", not "going to a party formal". So, for a woman (you are female, yes?), that could mean a suit jacket, a suit skirt, and a business, button-down shirt. Some pantyhose, and a pair of pumps.

It could be a skirt and shirt like this: http://www1.talbots.com/talbotsonline/product/itempage.aspx?item=B126886&PFID=1428&BID=&h=P&sk=P

Plus a jacket like this one:
http://www1.talbots.com/talbotsonline/product/Itempage.aspx?item=B127886&BID=&h=P&sk=P&pfid=1428

And shoes like this:
http://www1.talbots.com/talbotsonline/product/itempage.aspx?item=E110789&BID=&h=A&sk=S

You can find clothing like this in various colors, and at various price points, in stores from Talbots to Target. You can add some flare re: color and shape, if you'd like, as well as via accessories. But in general, keep it classic and elegant. Keep the colors more toward the neutral sides, for the jacket and skirt (black, brown, dark blue, grey.) If you want to add a bit of color, you can do that in the shirt, but white or cream is very professional looking. Any prints? Keep them extremely elegant and simple - but solids would be safer.

Think business formal - skirt, jacket, shirt, hose, pumps, and make sure it fits fairly well - not hanging off you, and not too tight. Neat hair. Some makeup - go naturalish. Neutral tones. Well groomed hands (no polish necessary, or if you do use polish, go neutral.)

Shoes should be closed toe and not very high heeled. Keep the accessories simple - not too many, nothing too trendy or big. Limit the perfume, or don't wear any at all.

You should not be able to see your underthings, or have any bits exposed, if you catch my meaning. Cover it up. If in doubt, go in on the side of conservatism.

I'll link you to Yale's page on this, so you can see what business formal means from that perspective as well.

Answer 6

No casual. No jeans or t-shirts