I want to look nice but not over do it. No bare midriff I suppose… since they’re not looking for playboy models… or do they at MIT or CalTech and schools like that? I don’t really want to wear a fancy dress because that would look kinda outrageous, just like guys wouldn’t exactly wear tux to their interviews. “Normal cloth,” like jeans and t-shirt are just too… umm… much like pajamas. So what did you guys wear, or are planning on wearing, to your interview(s)? If you’ve already had your interview(s), mind sharing your interview outfit with us? How the interviewer respond to it would be helpful too, thanks.
<p>what colleges are you interviewing for and where (school, house, coffee shop, etc)</p>
<p>I'm having quite a few interviews actually... At least four for sure. Some are on campus like St. Louis and Harvard. Starbucks for MIT maybe? Others not sure yet.</p>
<p>Definitely wear pants. Like pinstripe pants with a nice sweater. I wore that and it wasn't overdone at all. I suggest NEVER GO WITH JEANS! Heels would look nice with pants and don't overdo the makeup. I usually wear a lot of makeup, but I think it may have been too much. Got in though. hehe.</p>
<p>If you're a good interviewer, they could care less what you're wearing. Worry about the meat and potatos, not the gravy.</p>
<p>It is important to show respect for the interview process...no jeans, no t shirts, no dirty nails, no overdone makeup or hair, your clothes should not distract from you and your qualifications...many of these interviewers are professionals, and you should show some effort...slacks, sweater, nice shoes or boots...go for simple and clean...do you want to be remembered for what you wore or what you said...attire as you get older is important...you don't have to change who you are, your individuality will shine through you...if you show up grundgey, tacky, or like you just came from the gym, its like you don't care....</p>
<p>But gravy makes the meat and potatoes so much more delicious!</p>
<p>Go for something that's "casual-chic," ie, something that doesn't look like you're going to your prom but is still presentable. Make sure you look tidy and put-together so that you look professional and in control. If you dress sloppily, people unconsciously might not take you seriously; whereas if you look chic and modern, even if you're not overly formal, you'll look like you have everything together.</p>
<p>And no, definitely no bare midriff! You want to look classy, not slutty/cheap/tacky.</p>
<p>my interviewer from Harvard was a liberal hippy.... i felt stupid wearing khakis with him.</p>
<p>which one of those outfits might work better? I like the blurberry suit the girl on the right is wearing.</p>
<p>i just wore my "normal" clothes... a striped dress shirt untucked with some jeans and white shoes. all my interviewers emphazied how they were casual... these were interviews for ivy league schools</p>
<p>Is casual good? or were they implying that it should have been more formal?</p>
<p>i mean they told me to be casual on the phone before the inteview even started. make sure you address them as Dr. [lastname] if they have doctorate or something. otherwise use Ms. or Mr.</p>
<p>Is collared shirts a must? Would jeans be ok if you wear a nice top that fits together well?</p>
<p>i don't know. i just wore a dress shirt cuz it's my personal style. i'm sure as long as you look nice it's fine.</p>
<p>haha i wear a speedo that will get their attention lol</p>