What is appropriate for Interview?

Mikey121 · May 8, 2013

Hi, im 19 and looking for a job, but i hate wearing generic normal suits, i think i look absolutely terrible in them. these are the kinds of things i own and would like to wear, but would you say they are not suitable?

(The types of jobs im looking for are just min wage Call Center, or Retail, just need some money while i finish my degree,

So would you say these are ok for those type of jobs or not?

Davidof · May 8, 2013

3rd Option has No Objection Certificate

aravenel · May 8, 2013

http://www.styleforum.net/atype/5/Styleforum_101

Welcome to SF. Please do a search, this is an extremely common question that has been answered many times before.

Mikey121 · May 8, 2013

Im aware its common, but im asking what is suitable out of the actual things i own, not just generically what is suitable.

laundry day · May 8, 2013

aravenel gave you a link that showed you what was interview appropriate. If you don't want to get new clothes, then look at your wardrobe and see what outfit would be most similar to what is suggested. It just takes a little independent thought.

btw, #3 is the closest thing to interview appropriate.

SelfMade · May 8, 2013

Only #3 is appropriate, unless it's a call center of a strip club, in which case, all the others are deemed appropriate.

archibaldleach · May 8, 2013

#3 is the only thing remotely close to acceptable. If you are not wearing a suit, at the very least, (1) don't wear jeans, (2) tuck your proper dress shirt in and (3) wear a tie. That outfit (#3) may be fine for retail / call center jobs, but at some point you are going to have to suck it up and actually buy a suit as there are occasions in life when you need one and when your personal tastes are just going to have to come second to the demands of the occasion. When it comes time to get a suit, spend some time thinking about what features you might incorporate (that aren't too out there by classic tailoring standards) to make the outfit feel less "generic."

punchdrunkwelle · May 9, 2013

The other shirts are too casual so that leaves the 3rd photo as interview appropriate.

GBR · May 9, 2013

Mikey121 said:
Im aware its common, but im asking what is suitable out of the actual things i own, not just generically what is suitable.

You should put yourself to the trouble of looking at what you have and which combinations most closely match those expected.

For the low level sorts of jobs you write of #3 is partly suitable but that tie looks dreadful.

You really must think of your attitude more though, your preferences are secondary to what is appropriate.

Quadcammer · May 9, 2013

this can't be serious.

this generation is ridiculous

archibaldleach · May 9, 2013

Quadcammer said:
this can't be serious.

this generation is ridiculous

+1.

TomTom · May 9, 2013

archibaldleach said:
+1.

+1

Sanguis Mortuum · May 9, 2013

Quadcammer said:
this can't be serious.

this generation is ridiculous

How do you know he's not interviewing for a position presenting the Douchebag Of The Year awards? :teach:

VinnyMac · May 9, 2013

Maybe you look "horrible" in suits because your suits fit like shxt. Instead of taking pictures from a website (even though you "own" outfits like those), why don't you post pictures of yourself wearing them? Then, you'll get real feedback.

JubeiSpiegel · May 9, 2013

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