Interview Outfit w/ Photos

[chrisjr]

Gentlemen,
I have an interview tomorrow afternoon at Holt Renfrew (a Canadian department store similar to Saks and Barney's). I am applying for a summer internship position in their finance department. The fellow interviewing me is a friend of my parents that I have not met. Here is my outfit:
Suit: Paul Smith
Shirt: Holt Renfrew French cuffs
Tie: Unknown - my fathers
Cuff Links: Custom - belonged to my great grandfather
Suspenders: Holt Renfrew
Socks: Ted Baker
Shoes: Town Shoes (I don't like these much, but if I get the job I get a 50% discount and promise to upgrade. FYI, it is between these, brown Bass loafers, or Brown Boss boots.)

Any advice or comments are appreciated. Please keep them constructive.

 

[embowafa]

TV fold on the pocket square. The one you have is too flashy.

Do you have plain navy socks? I'd ditch the colors.

Also, this may be a personal preference, but I would try to add a dimple to the tie.

 

[NH_Clark]

I like the suit. I don't like the shoes or socks. Go with some navy color socks and for god's sake burn those shoes. Try and go for something that looks like the park ave or clifton.

by the way, beautiful kitchen and flooring!

 

[chuckseabreeze]

gid rid of those socks. Tie is too long.

 

[chrisjr]

Thanks so far.
I will investigate some other shoe options tomorrow before the interview. The tie length will be fixed when I get dressed tomorrow. Is the pattern/width okay? Are the suspenders overkill? On that thought, I probably won't be taking off my jacket, so it is unlikely it will be noticed.
Would you all recommend brown laceups with this outfit? Given that it is slightly navy (hard to tell in real life), I think that brown would probably look better.

 

[james_timothy]

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[jcc123]

Replace the tie.

 

[RyJ Maduro]

I would advise against the clip-on suspenders.

 

[J'aimelescravates]

I like the cabinets in your kitchen

 

[chrisjr]

Excuse my ignorance, but is there another form of suspender?
And any suggestions on a replacement tie? I am trying to be conservative, yet not too boring. Plus, I really like polka dots.

 

[Vintage Gent]

Originally Posted by RyJ Maduro

I would advise against the clip-on suspenders.

Ditto. Your trousers have belt loops, thus are not meant for suspenders. Wear a belt.

 

[dfagdfsh]

you want to be boring. you don't want to stand out.

 

[embowafa]

Originally Posted by chrisjr

Excuse my ignorance, but is there another form of suspender?
And any suggestions on a replacement tie? I am trying to be conservative, yet not too boring. Plus, I really like polka dots.

yeah, the ones that actually button to the pants.

 

[J'aimelescravates]

Originally Posted by Teger

you want to be boring. you don't want to stand out.

+1. Interview outfits should be conservative. You want the interview to remember you and your skills and experience, not what you were wearing

 

[MrG]

Originally Posted by chrisjr

Gentlemen,
Shirt: Holt Renfrew French cuffs
Cuff Links: Custom - belonged to my great grandfather

I'm a huge fan of French cuffs, but aren't they generally frowned upon for interviews? I know there is some controversy here, but I thought the general consensus was that FC were a bit too formal/flashy for an interview.

Also, I know another member suggested going with a TV fold for your pocket square, but if it were me I'd ditch it altogether. Largely for the same reason as FCs - too much flash for an interview. As noted prior, the point of the interview is to look good without having your clothing make an impression other than "this guy took the time to make sure he looks presentable."