Anxiety over Job-Interview Suit I just Bought

RobinsEgg
RobinsEgg Posts: 3,702 Member
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Hello all - I'm 62 and disabled with RA. I am a low income person and need to find a part-time job. I've been working with a State-based agency and they are about to send me out on some job interviews. I just bought a 100% ponte-knit (polyester) black suit for just under $100 from Macy's mail-order. It fits nicely, and I have a very expensive white blouse and good gold jewelry to wear with it as well as black shoes and a black purse.

My question is about it being polyester. Is that just un-cool? I am having a lot of anxiety about showing up to an interview in a polyester suit - will I be considered gauche? Do you wear poly to work?

I need advice - help!

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  • Greenrun99
    Greenrun99 Posts: 2,065 Member
    If your interviewing to be a lawyer or a stock broker it might not be best.. but for a part time job or a simple job its not a problem.. Really depends on the interview and place your going... I seen people interview in jeans for career type jobs..
  • seltzermint555
    seltzermint555 Posts: 10,740 Member
    I think it will be completely & totally okay. Ponte knit is back "in" right now even with higher end fashion bloggers.
    Unless you were interviewing in the top ranks of professionals, I think it would be fine. For me, anything over $40 is a big deal and Macy's is a good place to find nice clothes anyway. Good luck with your interviews!!
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    No that sounds like a very nice suit. It's black you'll look put together and you wont have wrinkles. What matters most is if it gives you that confidence and professionalism to help you make a good impression. If you feel it's overkill depending on the jobs you go to then wearing the white blouse w/ slacks would be acceptable.

    Best of luck you will get it.
  • hedgiie
    hedgiie Posts: 1,226 Member
    don't worry too much, wear it with confidence and it will reflect during your interview. good luck
  • guroprincess
    guroprincess Posts: 140
    It's ok! So long as you're dressed professionally, they will not focus on your clothes and instead on your personality/qualifications.
  • exercise2day2
    exercise2day2 Posts: 46 Member
    Sounds like you will look fantastic, but you are focusing too much on your clothes! Be confident, that will get you the job, not your clothing! Good luck :)
  • JNettie73
    JNettie73 Posts: 1,211 Member
    Sounds like you will look fantastic, but you are focusing too much on your clothes! Be confident, that will get you the job, not your clothing! Good luck :)

    I agree with this. You are going to do just fine. Try not to worry too much. I am sure your suit is gorgeous and perfect for an interview. Best of luck to you!
  • Rage_Phish
    Rage_Phish Posts: 1,507 Member
    you will be better dressed than many candidates guaranteed.

    Good luck!!!!
  • swtposey
    swtposey Posts: 12
    Your suit sounds lovely. Have confidence in yourself! My sister has RA. I have seen what she has had to battle. If you can handle that, you can OWN this job. God be with you!
  • FixIngMe13
    FixIngMe13 Posts: 405 Member
    I say no and if you smile like you are in your profile picture, you will be a hit!!! Keep that smile and good luck on your interview!!!! :flowerforyou:
  • VeganLexi
    VeganLexi Posts: 960 Member
    With a smile like yours they will be putty in your hands! Don't worry and stay positive, good luck! :flowerforyou:
  • mank32
    mank32 Posts: 1,323 Member
    polyester is the best damm fabric ever and i will fight anyone who says otherwise. :angry:
  • RobinsEgg
    RobinsEgg Posts: 3,702 Member
    Thanks for all the positive replies. I thought I could probably get a lot of mileage out of the slacks anyway...

    Glad to hear someone supports polyester!

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