Job Interview Attire

**xlxBigSexyxlx** · 08-25-2008, 01:22 PM

Nothing big. Part time. college student.

Im thinking khaki pants, red or blue shirt???, brown shoes, brown belt.
brown socks I suppose. What about an undershirt?

Help? Suggestions? I've never had a real job that I had to try to get. Basically through connections and such. But I do want to impress, just a suit might be over doing it in my case.

dsm? help?

Im going out and buying clothes tomorrow.

**G4R** · 08-25-2008, 01:33 PM

Depending on the job, but normally you would want to stay away from a red shirt. Blue or Charcoal are usually the best colors for your shirt, with black pants, black socks and black shoes. Obviously you will want to pick a complimenting tie, nothing too busy though.

The jacket is optional, but if you opt to wear one, never wear black. Black is seen as either wedding or funeral attire.

Hope I helped a little... by the way, my info comes from a 2 month class I had to take in college about job interviews and resume writing.

**StoneGRMI** · 08-25-2008, 01:35 PM

Where do you shop?

If you buy new khakis make sure they are a cotton/silk/polyester blend and flat front. The pleaded %100 cotton "Dockers" look is cheap looking.

No undershirt unless you're a sweaty bastard that needs to soak up some pit stains.

**StoneGRMI** · 08-25-2008, 01:36 PM

Originally Posted by going4ripped

Depending on the job, but normally you would want to stay away from a red shirt. Blue or Charcoal are usually the best colors for your shirt, with black pants, black socks and black shoes. Obviously you will want to pick a complimenting tie, nothing too busy though.

The jacket is optional, but if you opt to wear one, never wear black. Black is seen as either wedding or funeral attire.

Hope I helped a little... by the way, my info comes from a 2 month class I had to take in college about job interviews and resume writing.

Good advice. I was going to suggest staying away from khakis all together as well but didn't know how sold he was on them.

**G4R** · 08-25-2008, 01:39 PM

Originally Posted by StoneGRMI

Good advice. I was going to suggest staying away from khakis all together as well but didn't know how sold he was on them.

^^^Agreed. Once again, depending on the job you are applying for. But usually, in a big business professional setting, khakis are looked as too casual.

**xlxBigSexyxlx** · 08-25-2008, 01:41 PM

I'm not sold on khakis what so ever.

lol They just came up first.

so, black pants. black shoes/socks/belt shirt... blue? blue just seems too common
haha I need a undershirt, Ima sweaty mofo. what color?

**xlxBigSexyxlx** · 08-25-2008, 01:42 PM

its for a chemist assistant. will be working in a lab.

nothing too big

**xlxBigSexyxlx** · 08-25-2008, 01:43 PM

Originally Posted by StoneGRMI

Where do you shop?

If you buy new khakis make sure they are a cotton/silk/polyester blend and flat front. The pleaded %100 cotton "Dockers" look is cheap looking.

No undershirt unless you're a sweaty bastard that needs to soak up some pit stains.

I'm going to Macy's first to look around.

**G4R** · 08-25-2008, 01:46 PM

Originally Posted by xlxBigSexyxlx

I'm not sold on khakis what so ever.

lol They just came up first.

so, black pants. black shoes/socks/belt shirt... blue? blue just seems too common
haha I need a undershirt, Ima sweaty mofo. what color?

Common, but professional looking... it shows you know how to come to an interview. If you go with a blue shirt, then some good tie colors would be Red (not too bright), White, a flat Black, or a Blue and Red thick striped tie. Undershirt should be white or gray.

**956Vette** · 08-25-2008, 01:59 PM

You may want to just take a look at banana republic. I used to like shopping there when I was in school. Clean looking stuff with no or little labels.

**xlxBigSexyxlx** · 08-25-2008, 02:00 PM

These: (click view larger image and it will load)

pants

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/produc...tegoryID=17038

the blue frost: shirt

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/produc...Type=EverGreen

Shoes

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/produc...Type=EverGreen

Belt:

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/produc...Type=EverGreen

**xlxBigSexyxlx** · 08-25-2008, 02:02 PM

Originally Posted by 956Vette

You may want to just take a look at banana republic. I used to like shopping there when I was in school. Clean looking stuff with no or little labels.

That is my number 2 place to go look actually.

**G4R** · 08-25-2008, 02:07 PM

Personally, I would go with a darker blue shirt. With a lighter blue shirt like that, your options kinda change with the tie, White would be your best bet with that shirt.

**G4R** · 08-25-2008, 02:12 PM

The dark blue one here would be good...

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/produc...Type=DepthPath

just my opinion though

**xlxBigSexyxlx** · 08-25-2008, 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by going4ripped

The dark blue one here would be good...

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/produc...Type=DepthPath

just my opinion though

Yeah. That works.

Thanks for your help.

**G4R** · 08-25-2008, 02:17 PM

No problem, good luck with your interview bro.

**MR_T** · 08-25-2008, 02:19 PM

suit always worked for me

**xlxBigSexyxlx** · 08-25-2008, 02:20 PM

Originally Posted by going4ripped

No problem, good luck with your interview bro.

Thanks.

Anyone else with suggestions/advice, appreciate it.

**Hoggage_54** · 08-25-2008, 02:34 PM

You gotta dress for success!

Always go one step above of what the regular dress code is there. If they don't wear ties, wear a tie. If wearing a tie is standard, wear a suit. So like most people are saying, it depends on the company, so make sure you are one step above what the norm is.

**Tock** · 08-25-2008, 03:26 PM

Originally Posted by Hoggage_54

You gotta dress for success!

Always go one step above of what the regular dress code is there. If they don't wear ties, wear a tie. If wearing a tie is standard, wear a suit. So like most people are saying, it depends on the company, so make sure you are one step above what the norm is.

Excellent advice.

At the very minimum, you have to dress like the other people who work there. If you want a job there, then dress a step or two above what the employees do. Dress above or below that, and you'll look like you don't belong.

**DSM4Life** · 08-25-2008, 04:41 PM

You men are hopeless

**Rugger02** · 08-25-2008, 04:47 PM

Originally Posted by DSM4Life

You men are hopeless

LOL just don't wear capris!!!

**DSM4Life** · 08-25-2008, 04:52 PM

Originally Posted by Rugger02

LOL just don't wear capris!!!

Glad to see someone took notes

**Hoggage_54** · 08-25-2008, 04:52 PM

Originally Posted by Tock

Excellent advice.

At the very minimum, you have to dress like the other people who work there. If you want a job there, then dress a step or two above what the employees do. Dress above or below that, and you'll look like you don't belong.

When did you move to San Fran?

**xlxBigSexyxlx** · 08-25-2008, 06:18 PM

Well it turns out I probably won't take the job.

After talking with my professors and the work load I have school wise, it would be very hard juggling both and managing all A's.

And at this point in my life, school comes first.

I'm still debating but it looks like I'm gonna have to call the guy and call off the interview.

I guess I could always sell myself on the weekends.

**CSAR** · 08-25-2008, 06:22 PM

Well, maybe you can let DSM play Queer Eye for the Straight Guy with you to help you prepare for future job interviews.

**Prada** · 08-25-2008, 07:38 PM

Depends. What type of job/company is it? Personally Id rather overdress versus under dress. Usually dress pants and a nice dress shirt works for me. No tie and I some times just put on the suit jacket, again no tie. For a really professional job, its a suit and tie for sure.

**Bojangles69** · 08-25-2008, 08:35 PM

Go to Brookes Brothers if you have the cash.

Walk in, tell one of the guys standing around in a suit that you need an alfit for the specific job you're appying for.
These dudes are wikid good with this type of crap.

You may wind up spending $80 for a shirt, and another $100 for some pants (for something cheap lol) but you can never go wrong with Brookes.
And yeh for the job your going for its prob not even neccessary.

But anytime I go in there their service and knowledge is crazy.

**KatsMeow** · 08-25-2008, 09:23 PM

I decided not to work for the rest of my schooling either, the load is too much and i have nothing but hard classes left, and it's all online so I'm getting by on student loans and the parents are paying my bills.

**Tock** · 08-25-2008, 10:28 PM

Originally Posted by Hoggage_54

When did you move to San Fran?

Never been there.
Went from Boston to Texas (thanks to the USAF), never left.
I miss the trees there, but love the wide-open spaces here. Terlingua, Texas is the life for me!
http://www.terlinguatx.com/

**Kale** · 08-26-2008, 12:01 AM

Originally Posted by DSM4Life

You men are hopeless

So whats your advice stud muffin ?

**Prada** · 08-26-2008, 10:39 AM

My recommendation:

Buy a Roberto Cavalli suit
Ermenegildo Zegna silk tie
Klauss Boehler dress shirt. (Nice crisp shirts)
Burberry belt
Prada or Gucci shoes.

NB: Make sure that the tie, belt and shoes have some design or color in common. That all is tapered and fitted somewhat.

After the interview, wink at the hottest girls at the work place, undo your tie and graciously and invite then to a cigar lounge. Pop a bottle of Moet & Chandon champagne and as a gentleman sip it with the girls.

Then the fun commences.

**JiGGaMaN** · 08-26-2008, 11:34 AM

go for a suit jacket and a tie. No shirt or pants. Start screaming jibberish when you walk in. Good luck.

**kloter1** · 08-26-2008, 11:36 AM

Originally Posted by xlxBigSexyxlx

I'm not sold on khakis what so ever.

lol They just came up first.

so, black pants. black shoes/socks/belt shirt... blue? blue just seems too common
haha I need a undershirt, Ima sweaty mofo. what color?

i wear an undershirt with everything. normally i just wear a white one but i will sometimes wear a black one to look a little more formal.

**xlxBigSexyxlx** · 08-26-2008, 12:46 PM

Originally Posted by JiGGaMaN

go for a suit jacket and a tie. No shirt or pants. Start screaming jibberish when you walk in. Good luck.

Thanks all.

**xlxBigSexyxlx** · 08-26-2008, 12:47 PM

Originally Posted by KatsMeow

I decided not to work for the rest of my schooling either, the load is too much and i have nothing but hard classes left, and it's all online so I'm getting by on student loans and the parents are paying my bills.

Yep, thats basically the same boat I'm in.

**Voland** · 08-27-2008, 01:31 PM

Originally Posted by xlxBigSexyxlx

Nothing big. Part time. college student.

Im thinking khaki pants, red or blue shirt???, brown shoes, brown belt.
brown socks I suppose. What about an undershirt?

Help? Suggestions? I've never had a real job that I had to try to get. Basically through connections and such. But I do want to impress, just a suit might be over doing it in my case.

dsm? help?

Im going out and buying clothes tomorrow.

Here's my suggestion:
Go for Diesel and Fred Perry. That's what I was wearing for my first job interview while at uni. Had no clue what the job was or anything but it fits for anything. And that was a staple while at work too. Except when I had a campaing or some überformal stuff then suit was mandatory and Hugo Boss and Zegna did great.

**Prada** · 08-27-2008, 04:02 PM

^^^ Hugo Boss and Ermenegildo Zegna suits are great. The quality of Zegna suits are really good but they are quite small. Boss suits quality has gone down but remain at a decent price.

I guess BigSex still doesnt comprehend the importance of "dress to impress".

**SVTmuscle** · 08-27-2008, 04:40 PM

I got an interview tomorrow for a personal training position at a chain gym...do you feel that a polo and black dress pants is good enough? I dont wanna look like an asshole walking into a gym in a full suit for a personal training job

**wukillabee** · 08-27-2008, 10:59 PM

Originally Posted by xlxBigSexyxlx

its for a chemist assistant. will be working in a lab.

nothing too big

Oh, in that case just wear a lab coat, pocket protector, dont forget ur spectacles. HAha, j/k bro. Shirt and tie attire, go with a rich dark blue. WOrks for, always get compliments after the interview, then i get the job.