https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:06:17 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interview-next-weekwhat-to-wear#post-1761621 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 08:41:49 +0000 MsLipGloss 1761621@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsA: You're so welcome! Good luck - knock 'em dead! :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interview-next-weekwhat-to-wear#post-1761229 Tue, 15 Jul 2014 22:23:21 +0000 MrsA 1761229@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MsLipGloss: thanks for the tip about the BR sale! Just ordered two kinds of pants, suit jacket, and a silk shell. Great deal! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interview-next-weekwhat-to-wear#post-1760342 Tue, 15 Jul 2014 13:57:48 +0000 blackbird 1760342@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I feel weird in a business suit, too, it's ok! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interview-next-weekwhat-to-wear#post-1760310 Tue, 15 Jul 2014 13:48:58 +0000 MrsA 1760310@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MsLipGloss: I was just thinking that I need to wear it around a bit before the interview and practice feeling confident and successful. I've been caught in the more casual side of business casual for years, and need to remember how to work the suit! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interview-next-weekwhat-to-wear#post-1760299 Tue, 15 Jul 2014 13:45:36 +0000 MsLipGloss 1760299@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsA: The more you wear it, the more comfortable you will be in it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interview-next-weekwhat-to-wear#post-1760290 Tue, 15 Jul 2014 13:42:34 +0000 MrsA 1760290@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MsLipGloss: thank you!</p> <p>The more I think about it the more I'm pretty sure I should suck it up and buy a new suit that fits this new body. Even beyond interviews, it's just a staple item for a working wardrobe...despite feeling like a goober in it. ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interview-next-weekwhat-to-wear#post-1760267 Tue, 15 Jul 2014 13:32:10 +0000 MsLipGloss 1760267@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsA: Here is a link to Banana Republic. There is a navy jacket/skirt suit combo and also a sheath option. There is also a promotion for 40% of $200+ in sales, which would bring the skirt/jacket combo down to right around $170ish. </p> <p><a href="http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/category.do?cid=5013&#038;departmentRedirect=true&#038;kwid=1&#038;sem=false#department=136" rel="nofollow">http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/category.do?cid=5013&#038;departmentRedirect=true&#038;kwid=1&#038;sem=false#department=136</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interview-next-weekwhat-to-wear#post-1760248 Tue, 15 Jul 2014 13:20:58 +0000 LuLu Mom 1760248@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsA: I would recommend a suit for first interview and then if you have a follow up do the dress with jacket. FIrst impressions are everything, and unfortunately I to think nylons and closed toe shoes are important. (I'm rocking nylons today...like every day, miserable things!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interview-next-weekwhat-to-wear#post-1759848 Tue, 15 Jul 2014 11:25:55 +0000 Sunshine1810 1759848@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think a gray dress with your suit jacket would be perfect! You can always dress it up with some jewelry. I do that a lot for work! Good luck!! :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interview-next-weekwhat-to-wear#post-1759845 Tue, 15 Jul 2014 11:25:00 +0000 MsLipGloss 1759845@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: That would be recommendation too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interview-next-weekwhat-to-wear#post-1759842 Tue, 15 Jul 2014 11:24:47 +0000 MrsA 1759842@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: thank you! I love amazon prime! Haha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interview-next-weekwhat-to-wear#post-1759835 Tue, 15 Jul 2014 11:23:56 +0000 MrsA 1759835@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>...or heck, any links for great interview attire.</p> <p>@Looch: I think my thighs starting sweating at the word "pantyhose" :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interview-next-weekwhat-to-wear#post-1759833 Tue, 15 Jul 2014 11:23:13 +0000 blackbird 1759833@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HF5CLTQ/ref=asc_df_B00HF5CLTQ3226331?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&#038;linkCode=df0&#038;creative=395093&#038;creativeASIN=B00HF5CLTQ&#038;tag=wwwshopstylec-20&#038;ascsubtag=1035040142" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HF5CLTQ/ref=asc_df_B00HF5CLTQ3226331?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&#038;linkCode=df0&#038;creative=395093&#038;creativeASIN=B00HF5CLTQ&#038;tag=wwwshopstylec-20&#038;ascsubtag=1035040142</a></p> <p><a href="http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/kasper-dress-sleeveless-scoop-neck-sheath?ID=653848&#038;PartnerID=LINKSHARE&#038;cm_mmc=LINKSHARE-_-4-_-35-_-MP435&#038;LinkshareID=J84DHJLQkR4-7WyYccDBgxe8TaX94H77nw" rel="nofollow">http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/kasper-dress-sleeveless-scoop-neck-sheath?ID=653848&#038;PartnerID=LINKSHARE&#038;cm_mmc=LINKSHARE-_-4-_-35-_-MP435&#038;LinkshareID=J84DHJLQkR4-7WyYccDBgxe8TaX94H77nw</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interview-next-weekwhat-to-wear#post-1759821 Tue, 15 Jul 2014 11:20:02 +0000 MrsA 1759821@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you all so much. </p> <p>Ok, so anyone bored and want to share some links of gray sheaths?? I think my old suit jacket, open, will fit. I'll have to try it tonight. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interview-next-weekwhat-to-wear#post-1759810 Tue, 15 Jul 2014 11:14:31 +0000 mrswin 1759810@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsA: You can definitely do a dress and jacket! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interview-next-weekwhat-to-wear#post-1759805 Tue, 15 Jul 2014 11:11:44 +0000 looch 1759805@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Suit for sure. With pantyhose and closed toe shoes if you go with a skirt or dress, as much as that pains me to write. If you aren't okay with hose, then pants. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interview-next-weekwhat-to-wear#post-1759796 Tue, 15 Jul 2014 11:09:18 +0000 Smurfette 1759796@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would wear a suit for sure. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interview-next-weekwhat-to-wear#post-1759793 Tue, 15 Jul 2014 11:08:15 +0000 blackbird 1759793@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Office, government...I'd wear a suit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interview-next-weekwhat-to-wear#post-1759782 Tue, 15 Jul 2014 11:06:18 +0000 hotchildinthecity 1759782@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Honestly, i would get a new suit. Macy's always has ones for $99 and ny and company is an affordable place to get them too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interview-next-weekwhat-to-wear#post-1759777 Tue, 15 Jul 2014 11:04:43 +0000 cmomma17 1759777@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsA: I feel ridiculous in suits too. A grey dress and jacket sounds great to me! I think it's really important to wear something you feel confident in. If you feel awkward in a suit, I think that can come across in your interview. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interview-next-weekwhat-to-wear#post-1759768 Tue, 15 Jul 2014 11:01:13 +0000 peachykeen 1759768@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think the dress with suit jacket is a great option. I think the sheath dress + jacket combo looks very put together and professional, and I personally always feel more attractive in a dress vs. skirt/pants. Good luck with the interview! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interview-next-weekwhat-to-wear#post-1759763 Tue, 15 Jul 2014 10:59:03 +0000 MrsA 1759763@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cmomma17: It's a new office, new position! I work in a different local govt right now and we're business casual. </p> <p>I was thinking maybe a gray dress with the black suit jacket, but I don't know. I feel like I look ridiculous in suits. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interview-next-weekwhat-to-wear#post-1759752 Tue, 15 Jul 2014 10:55:09 +0000 cmomma17 1759752@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What type of position is it? Do you know how the people in the office/job typically dress?</p> <p>I think buying yourself something new that fits your current body well would be a good confidence boost! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interview-next-weekwhat-to-wear#post-1759749 Tue, 15 Jul 2014 10:54:25 +0000 californiadreams 1759749@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd wear a suit. Get a new one if you can afford it, it's been three years and could be a while before you can wear the old. I tend to like Banana Republic suits. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interview-next-weekwhat-to-wear#post-1759739 Tue, 15 Jul 2014 10:49:13 +0000 MrsA 1759739@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ok, mamas...help please!</p> <p>Here's the situation: I have an interview next week in local government. I own a suit, but it was purchased 3 years ago, and definitely won't be fitting my 8 months postpartum and breastfeeding body.</p> <p>Do I need to wear a suit? If not, what can I piece together? I own black pants and a black skirt that fit well. I also have a suit jacket I could wear open (black). DH says buying something is ok, so links/photos are welcomed!!</p> <p>Thank you so much...I'm anxious over contemplating a new position right now, and feeling huge and like I have nothing appropriate to wear is just another thing to add on to the worrying. </p>