Military overcoat suitable for interviews?

wantsajob

Just chalked up £10 in Tesco clubcard vouchers and thought one thing I could do with over the winter is an overcoat to attend interviews, in order to look reasonably presentable. Using the Clubcard voucher double up exchange of course

Below are two on the Tesco site. I much prefer the first one and am sure that would be suitable. However, there is only XL in stock. The second one has a wider range of sizes in stock and still looks reasonably smart, but I personally think the double breast thing is a bit OTT. I have looked in a couple of stores and not managed to find the first one in stock in the size I'm after, although I suppose I could look further afield.

http://www.clothingattesco.com/invt/et122002/

http://www.clothingattesco.com/invt/et123003/

TIA for fashion tips

DCFC79

I dont like the second coat either, go which ever coat you would look best in, the grey 1 is nice but depend sif you can get find it in stock in teh right size.

DKLS

Looking smart and dapper for an interview is never a bad thing. Just check how well the coat fits in person and how it hangs, I picked up a great summer linen suit at Sainsburys for 40, but have seen other cheap work wear that fits badly and looks a dogs dinner.

Not that the high end shops are much better, I took my gran with me to buy a swish suit at Harvey Knicks when I had a fat bonus burning a hole in my pocket, gran used to be a mender for all her working life, the sales guy was horrified when she kept finding flaws in the fabric.

Starrystarrynight

They're both very smart and I think they'd be suitable for interviews. I like the second one best and it looks like it would be warmer for when the really cold weather arrives.

TeaCake

I think they both look fine for interviews, Wouldn't you normally unbutton your coat after going into the building before the interview anyway?

~Beanie~

I like the second best as well, it will be fine to wear whilst attending interviews.

Oldernotwiser

TeaCake wrote: »

I think they both look fine for interviews, Wouldn't you normally unbutton your coat after going into the building before the interview anyway?

I would think it more normal to take it off completely when entering the building.

wantsajob

Oldernotwiser wrote: »

I would think it more normal to take it off completely when entering the building.

And hold neatly draped over the arm, making sure to hide the label if it's a F&F Tesco one

dandelionclock30

I like the 2nd one best as its more fashionable, the first one didnt do anything for me.
You may want to check out Peacocks-I bought a pair of smart black trousers for £8.00 there, perfect for job interviews etc.

maidincornwall

I think either would be fine, get the one that fits the best as it will look the smartest, and good luck in your interviews!

chewynut

I wear one that's like the first one but with buttons. I wear it with a grey dress and grey boots and I think it looks pretty smart. I hope it looks smart!