Ladies, if you have a job interview do you wear pants

Jan72002

Or a skirt/dress??

lovarie

I wear a suit, either a pantsuit or a skirt suit, depending on how I feel and the weather.

erinfog

i wear a suit. either skirt, dress or pants depending on the job and the weather.

corn63

I wear a suit with pants and heels.

kristen6022

I usually wear a black pant suit with a colorful top underneath the blazer. I go with what makes me comfortable. Pants for me are more comfortable than skirts.

ItsCasey

I have always worn a suit with pants or a skirt. It really depends on where you are interviewing. Most places these days don't discredit a woman wearing pants, but a lot of law firms and investment banks still view skirts more favorably, as do well-established companies that are run by older men.

Im_NotPerfect

Definately pants. I never wear skirts unless it's laundry day...

rossi02

Pant suit.. every single time!

beckajw

I always wear a suit with a skirt, not pants.

MSeel1984

There are some arguments against wearing skirts simply because your outfit should be asexual...

I have not found that to be the case. I have always worn a nice skirt and blouse with not too tall heels....

I got follow-up interviews and I got my job that way. I am not sure it matters. Whatever you are comfortable in.

Dub_D

Pencil skirt with blouse and heels.

Jacwhite22

before and after the interview.....but not during........wait wut?

rossi02

I got follow-up interviews and I got my job that way. I am not sure it matters. Whatever you are comfortable in.

I agree with this. Whatever you are more comfortable and present the best in. Since I wear dress pants more than skirts into the office, that's what I'm more confident in.

frando

I wear a skirt and matching jacket and random blouse, I tend towards purple or any bright colour to stand out from all the white and black. I try to have some form of colour on as it'll create something different about you, visually, and they'll think 'oh yes, the one with the purple blouse that said XYZ'

still_crafty

before and after the interview.....but not during........wait wut?

^ this, but leave the heels on the whole time regardless.

rml_16

Whatever looks best on you. I think pants are OK.

I look AWFUL in a suit. My last interview, I wore an ankle-length, flowy skirt with a shell top and non-traditional jacket with wedge heels. The woman who is now my boss road down with me in the elevator and told me that although they still had interviews to conduct, at that time I was their first choice.

Obviously, I got the job. :-)

I've never worn pants, but I also never wear what one would call a suit. Just as long as you're put-together and look professional.

tuffytuffy1

Skirt suit with heels.

legs_n_bacon

Yes I wear pants.

Erisad

Depends on the weather but I prefer pants with a nice top and blazer. I think it makes me look more professional. And with skirts I have to worry about sitting properly and I'm already worrying about so much when I go for an interview. Pants are easier for me. :P

rumor23

Black dress pants, conservative blouse, small heel. I am more comfortable and it makes me more relaxed at the interview as well as looking professional.

_Wits_

I wear pants. Pretty much all the time. And heels, eventhough they make my feet want to explode.

Koldnomore

I work in IT. Pants, comfortable shoes, nice shirt - nothing too 'formal' and definitely NO skirts.

The outfit you wear should take into consideration the position you are applying for and should be reflective of the type of clothing that you will be wearing to work daily if you are hired.

leeshac13

I always wear a skirt or pant suit.

youcandooeet

It depends on your field and what is considered appropriate I would assume, but I usually wear a cute dress with heels or a skirt/cardigan combo with heels. I look professional, and I am wearing something that fits my personality. You wouldn't catch me in a pants suit outside of an interview, why would I wear one to it?

Bentley2718

Assuming you have a professional job, a suite with either pants or a skirt is acceptable. I prefer skirts, just because they tend to fit me better, but if I had a nice pants suite, I think that would be equally appropriate.

jess7386

It really depends on your field... I am an attorney and there are a lot of judges who frown upon wearing pants with a suit as opposed to a skirt. When I go to court I almost never wear pants for that reason. Same thing with job interviews for me. I would ask people in your field and also consider the reputation of the company - if it's business casual I'd say wear pants... if it's business formal you should wear a skirt. Go with a suit either way. Good luck on your interview!

dym123

Pants suit. Still do, because my new job requires that I wear either a suit or pants with jacket. Makes deciding what to wear very easy.

CarSidDar

It depends on the position. I always wear pants (suit), but if I were interviewing for a receptionist, for example, I would wear a skirt or dress.

You need to find the dress culture of the organization and then dress one level above the position you are applying for.

andthenwhat

I think nothing looks as good as well-fitted black trouser pants, black pointy-toe pumps, and a classic crisp white shirt tucked in (duh). I accessorize with pops of color in a necklace or earrings.

rmchapman4

I always wear a suit with a skirt, not pants.

Same here; ALWAYS!!

emnk5308

I've worn pants to every interview I've had... but of course that was for a movie theatre, sub shop, then retail.. so all of those jobs my uniform was black pants.