Job interview. If I do wear a skirt, do I wear pantyhose?

I would say yes, since it's in a large Finance office. But the rules of etiquette for interviews are really based on the place you're interviewing. You should wear what makes you look professional but that you still feel comfortable in. An interviewer is more likely to notice you in a bad way if you are fidgeting in pantyhose than if you are not wearing them.

Let's hear for stockings and garters!!!! YEA!!!!!!!! And no panties!!

Ha ha Sharon Stone!!!

This might be a matter of semantics, but is there a difference between tights and pantyhose? I live in the UK, and I always thought the two were synonymous, but seeing some of the reactions I'm wondering if there's actually a difference between them.

Also, I would totally wear tights with a skirt and suit jacket for an interview. The darker the tights the better, no one needs to see my tattoos until I'm working for them and they're stuck with me!

In some ways it depends on where you live what will be professional. Florida/California might actually seem very old school and not as appropriate as in the financial districts of Boston and New York. Personally, I think not wearing hose with business attire to an interview is inappropriate. I'm in a business casual office and in a skirt today which I wore hose today ( but that is more to do with pasty white legs even after being out in the sun this summer than a requirement)

If you are wearing skirt/blazer/suit then wear hose. Once in the office and you see the enviornment, you can adjust for the next interviews. Always dress your best and put foward a complete and professional appearnce from day one.

Hose is not for old ladies and royalty only. Personal opinion, we have gotten WAY to slack in our appearance and appropriateness in many environments.

I would disagree. I think that your appearance only plays a small role in your interview. If you are the right person for the job, you should be able to exude that through personality and your answers to the interview questions. If a woman is not used to wearing pantyhose and they make her itchy or uncomfortable, she will come across as unprofessional and intimidated by the position, both big no-nos in an interview.

I personally NEVER wear pantyhose. I am allergic to the material. That doesn't make me less professional. Not one bit. My professionalism exudes in the rest of my attire and through my personality. Besides the fact, pantyhose serve ZERO purpose except to add some color to your legs. If you have nice looking legs or are comfortable with yourself, there should be no need to wear them.

Pantyhose are also NOT about professionalism. They were created as a replacement for tights which were used to hide a woman's body because weren't supposed to show off any skin. It's an antiquated ritual that has nothing to do with professionalism and has everything to do with inappropriate control.

I suggest just not dressing like a slut.

So long as women are allowed to wear pants, then I would be fine with that policy. I refuse to work somewhere that puts me in "gender-assigned" clothing.

There is no company that would say that woman are not allowed to wear pants.

I wouldn't think so, but I never heard of one that required pantyhose either. These are probably the same type of companies that also want to examine your urine first. I don't work at those type of places.

In some ways it depends on where you live what will be professional. Florida/California might actually seem very old school and not as appropriate as in the financial districts of Boston and New York. Personally, I think not wearing hose with business attire to an interview is inappropriate. I'm in a business casual office and in a skirt today which I wore hose today ( but that is more to do with pasty white legs even after being out in the sun this summer than a requirement)

If you are wearing skirt/blazer/suit then wear hose. Once in the office and you see the enviornment, you can adjust for the next interviews. Always dress your best and put foward a complete and professional appearnce from day one.

Hose is not for old ladies and royalty only. Personal opinion, we have gotten WAY to slack in our appearance and appropriateness in many environments.

I would disagree. I think that your appearance only plays a small role in your interview. If you are the right person for the job, you should be able to exude that through personality and your answers to the interview questions. If a woman is not used to wearing pantyhose and they make her itchy or uncomfortable, she will come across as unprofessional and intimidated by the position, both big no-nos in an interview.

I personally NEVER wear pantyhose. I am allergic to the material. That doesn't make me less professional. Not one bit. My professionalism exudes in the rest of my attire and through my personality. Besides the fact, pantyhose serve ZERO purpose except to add some color to your legs. If you have nice looking legs or are comfortable with yourself, there should be no need to wear them.

Pantyhose are also NOT about professionalism. They were created as a replacement for tights which were used to hide a woman's body because weren't supposed to show off any skin. It's an antiquated ritual that has nothing to do with professionalism and has everything to do with inappropriate control.

I suggest just not dressing like a slut.

Actually, appearance is a very large part in whether you get a job offer or not.

Pantyhose cover the legs, just as pants do. It has nothing to do with "antiquated rituals". It has to do with professionalism. If men are allowed to wear shorts/skirts without covering their legs, then of course women should be permitted to do the same. However, if men are required to cover their legs, women should be held to the same standard.

And honestly, when you are going into an interview, it's not about you and your personal beliefs. It's about making the best possible impression on the interviewer. Why take the chance? Put on pantyhose.

This thread could use this

If you want that finance job. . . yes you do. . . .

if you want to not get it. . . then dont.

Dress to impress. . . .if its corporate america. . . you ALWAYS wear conservative business attire, if a skirt pantyhose, skirt not above the knee. . . button up blouse, no cleavage showing, nice shoes, hair done....

Ive been declined a job because of not wearing pantyhose. . they didnt think it was professional

did you know that pantyhose are considered pants with a skirt?? thats why they were made, to take the place of pants when your not wearing a full length pant leg. . . .

I would disagree. I think that your appearance only plays a small role in your interview.

How many interviews have you conducted? Or how many professional jobs have you interviewed for successfully?

Pantyhose are also NOT about professionalism. They were created as a replacement for tights which were used to hide a woman's body because weren't supposed to show off any skin. It's an antiquated ritual that has nothing to do with professionalism and has everything to do with inappropriate control.

I suggest just not dressing like a slut.

This is hilarious. First you rant about "inappropriate control" and then you use the word "slut".

Thank goodness I wear scrubs. I'd NEVER get a job if granny attire were required.

If you want that finance job. . . yes you do. . . .

if you want to not get it. . . then dont.

are you for real? where do you people live that you would not be considered for a job for not wearing pantyhose? :laugh:

I have been trying to figure this out....and that is the conclusion that I have come to...it must be a regional thing. Really OP you dont have to listen to any of us, in fact dont. You need to ask someone who lives in your area...walk around where the professionals hang out in your city during lunch and see what the women are wearing becasue...where I live you can get a job if you dont wear hose some of these people have said some things that are really strange to me. Hosiery is policy, really?? That is crazy......I think in this area someone who wears hosiery would seem to be old fashioned, in sme professions that may be ok but....I think it would give a vibe of you are not up with the times and so you may not be entreprenurial or innovative and too sensitive to change....but that is around here....it sounds like in other places they have been strictly traditional when it comes to business attire...you really just need to go with what if customary in your area

Yes. Yes Yes Yes!!!

I would say no- but that is because I HATE pantyhose.

I have interviewed and been offered many jobs, and have never worn them with a dress or skirt.

Yes, or you could wear some matching tights.