Suit too tight, too short, too trendy? Seeking opinions on interview attire.

[factorial]

With black shoes and losing the PS you will have no problems stylistically at an interview (including management consulting, since you mentioned that). I would switch ties too but that won't disqualify you. Good luck.

 

[babygreenspots]

Though I don't like it, I think the tie is perfect for an interview in those industries and in these times.

Also, are we sure the pocket square is a bad idea? It might make him more memorable ("the smart guy with the square"), though I suppose it is a risk that shouldn't be taken. Everyone likes madmen these days.

On the other hand, the other day I was sporting a TV fold and my mother said that she never sees people with them and that they are only for the effete (like myself).

 

[factorial]

You said it yourself... it's a needless risk. 2% of people might look at the PS favorably but it's never going to influence them to give you the job, while 2% of people might say "Why is that guy wearing a hankerchief? Weird..." and think less of you.

The tie would be fine if the black stripes were navy or if it had blue instead of white, but black/white/silver is asking to be paired with gray, not navy. You can do better pretty easily and still be very somber.

 

[bowtielover]

I do like the suit but the pocket square might be a bit much for an interview especially if the interviewer isn't wearing one.

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by factorial

The tie would be fine if the black stripes were navy or if it had blue instead of white, but black/white/silver is asking to be paired with gray, not navy. You can do better pretty easily and still be very somber.
Good critique of the tie.

 

[Felix Krull]

I say damn the torpedoes and rock the pocket-square! In all my years in the business world, I've never heard of anyone not getting a job because they wore a pocket-square to the interview. The very idea of that is absurd.

 

[Inf]

The suit looks pretty awesome, I would totally wear it to job interviews if it fit me that well.

Besides, I wouldn't stress it because in all likelihood:

a) The people interviewing you are not going to be gentleman's fashion experts who will make a snarky comment on their paperwork about "suit fit too well."

b) Most of the people you'll be competing with aren't going to be dressed near as well. Most fresh out of college kids have NO IDEA how to dress professionally as an adult, because they never had a reason to do it regularly. My university has a career center where companies come to interview on-site, and in the little waiting room most of the students are wearing ill-fitting sack-suits that don't even fit right in the shoulders. Most students (here) aren't balling out of control, and probably didn't think to go to Barney's for a suit, and instead just went to the mall and picked up whatever was on sale, or to *gasp* Men's Wearhouse.

I think the more important thing in a job interview aside from basic credentials, is just your personality. No one wants to work with a miserable sod, so just act naturally (but professionally) and well adjusted.

 

[bdbb]

Definitely lose the tie. Way too slick, especially with that suit. Gives you the whole kenneth cole/hugo boss/CK look. It probably should be an inch longer but I don't think it's a big deal. Not a bad price for getting it in a store, although you can stretch your money a lot farther by trying on in stores and then buying online.

Put some thought into whatever tie you go with. The classic "interview" tie with some sort of burgundy stripes is going to look a bit out of place with an edgier suit. Yet your current combo strays towards clubd00d. Maybe try either a very light powder blue or white shirt with a tie that has yellow as the base color and also some blue.

 

[smmea]

great suit, fits perfectly

 

[polar-lemon]

Originally Posted by Nervous Wreck

...(BTW, pocket square will go away for interviews, and shoes will be black)...

Originally Posted by bowtielover

I do like the suit but the pocket square might be a bit much for an interview especially if the interviewer isn't wearing one.

Did you even read the OP's post?

 

[polar-lemon]

Suit looks great on you. A suit as well-fitting as that can only help make your first impression that much stronger. Because it's solid navy and very conventional apart from the fit, you will only stand out in a good way. Throw on your black Soho's, and you'll have a great outfit. I might be the one person who likes the tie, though I might suggest trying out adding a navy pindot to your interview repertoire at some point.

 

[BrooklynWeGoHard]

good lookin johnny

 

[alainsoir]

I think the suit looks really good. How much did it cost? I'm looking on the Hickey site and I don't see the line you mention; I'm in Canada, so am not familiar with this store!