More Interview Outfit Questions

spendaholiceejit

Hi all, Im on here looking for more advice about my outfit for interview tomorrow. I have put together black trousers, a dark purple blouse and a black waistcoat and I have a jacket that is a near match to the trousers so it looks like a suit. Im happy with it.

The problem now is, my black shoes are battered to death. Do I still wear them, or do you think I could wear a pair of newish purple shoes (formal, not "Look at me purple" but definitely not black) I got them for a wedding. They match the blouse perfectly and they look smarter than the battered black ones.

I have all my preparations done, my presentation is ready to go, so I am focusing on my impression now. It is a job where I would be on the road meeting students so it involves personality. But Im still struggling to fee confident with the shoe issue as I have always been told that you should wear black to interview.

Pee

I really don't think it matters. I have sometimes been on an interviewing panel and not only did I not notice the colour of people's shoes, I've never heard anyone else comment on it either. That said, I might notice tatty, beat up shoes.

You do need to feel comfortable, but as long as you feel comfortable about it, and you should, you will be fine.

spendaholiceejit

Thanks,
Having tried the whole outfit on again I think I will go with the purple. They are more 'Me' and I'd be looking at my beat out shoes and feeling like a pauper. (which I obviously am but they dont need to know that!)

My hubby has given me the money to go and buy a new suit. But I would rather put it towards the groceries.

I've interviewed people before and I only really passed remark on one girl who turned up in flip flops which seemed a bit off.

nat_

I've always gone with the idea that smart is best - not that I've had many interviews but still! I've got a smart dress I always wear, black and simple. Works well! Good luck with the interview.. let us know how you get on

bigmacman

me personally if i was a women:rotfl:i go for the purple shows your bit different from the bog standard black and shows abit more personality if you get what i mean.
hope it all goes well

heretolearn_2

go with the purple, as they match nicely with your whole outfit, and as long as they are not really 'extreme' fashion shoes.

Miles better than tatty black ones.