<p>I have an on-campus interview in August and don't know what to wear... I want to wear something formal but not too formal. Any suggestions?</p>
<p>Are you male or female? I assume it’s an interview with a senior.</p>
<p>Depends if you are a guy or girl. Dress up a little, but semi-professionally, not too “fashionable” or like you are going out at night.
For a guy, I would say shirt w a collar, preferably button up and pants other than jeans. Tie or blazer if it’s more comfortable for you, but not necessary.
For a young woman, you could wear skirt or pants, nice knit top or button up shirt. Nothing too short and heels not to high.<br>
You want the interviewer to pay attention to you, not your outfit!</p>
<p>My son always felt comfortable in a pair of khakis with a button down shirt. I think that’s fine for an on-campus interview. </p>
<p>Dress like you’re going to prom. </p>
<p>I would suggest you wear something nice. The suggestions already made are definitely on point.</p>
<p>DON’T dress like your going to prom. I would recommend a navy blue blazer, pastel button down, and khakis tie optional, but recommended. If your skin tone doesn’t work with navy blue then switch to black and black with a lighter shirt such as purple. You will need a tie in the second scenario.
Mind you, I’m pushing for a more formal approach, but you can just remove the blazer in either scenario and it would be acceptable.
Exception to the above, If it is chilly outside and you have a suave looking sweater vest you should rock it with a pair of khakis and a tie.</p>
<p>This is for an on-campus interview? The simple answer is “business casual.” You don’t need a jacket and tie. A shirt with a collar and khaki pants is pretty much ideal. Shoes that are not sneakers. Socks. The equivalent for women.</p>
<p>This is generally what you should wear for alumni interviews as well, especially if it’s going to be at Starbuck’s or someplace like that. You might dress up a bit more if it’s at the interviewer’s office, and it’s a particularly formal office (like, maybe, if the interviewer is a judge). Even at a law firm, these days, business casual is probably fine.</p>
<p>I’m a girl</p>
<p>I’m going to slightly disagree with Hunt. “Business casual” is what you should wear to your alumni interview. </p>
<p>Yale on-campus interviews ARE NOT with alumni or Admissions Directors; your interview will be with a Yale student who is a rising senior. Most likely your interviewer will be dressed in what college students normally wear during the the summer – shorts, flip flops and a t-shirt or maybe if they are dressing up for the occasion, a polo shirt and jeans or a summer dress. So, wear something nice, but something that is not going to make you feel uncomfortably over dressed and out of place. Look at the photos from Yale’s viewbook: <a href=“Welcome | Office of the University Printer”>Welcome | Office of the University Printer; That’s what your interviewer will be dressed like, so wear something similar.</p>
<p>@gibby, my son had a summer interview with a rising senior. He was wearing khakis and a button down shirt; she was dressed at the same level of formality/informality. I wish that I could give more details (I’ll never make detective 
), but I recall thinking at the time, to my relief, that he had neither overdressed nor underdressed. </p>
<p>Dress like it’s your wedding.</p>
<p>^^ Haha. My son, who is a rising senior at Yale, only wears his suit once or twice a year to special events, so dressing like it’s your wedding will make you feel really out of place!</p>
<p>realcoolman seems to enjoy infusing this thread with humor.</p>
<p>I don’t disagree with gibby–but I think that these days, “business casual” is pretty safe for most situations. Even if the student interview is wearing shorts and a tank top, you won’t be way overdressed in khakis and a collared shirt.</p>
<p>lol</p>
<p>If you dress like this</p>
<p><a href=“http://img.costumecraze.com/images/vendors/california/00789-Old-School-Rapper-Costume-large.jpg”>http://img.costumecraze.com/images/vendors/california/00789-Old-School-Rapper-Costume-large.jpg</a></p>
<p>you should be good. </p>
<p>The shoes are good. I still don’t think a jacket is necessary, though…</p>
<p>^lol</p>
<p>We picked a nice dress from Ann Taylor last August a few days before her interview at Yale. She wore flats and carried a Long Champe tote that she found at Good Will that still had the tags on it. She received tons of compliments. After wearing the dress to 7 interviews, she wanted to burn it. I think it was her good luck charm!</p>
<p>There was another young lady interviewing. She was dressed nicely as well. DD was glad that she dressed like her appt mattered. She put thought into her appearance and I think the interviewers appreciated it.</p>