Women's suits Forum

[Ozymandias]

What do y'all think about wearing a French blue button-up or silk blouse? Appropriate, or does blue need to be pale for interviews?

I think french blue looks lovely.

Wtf is french blue?

Sweet use of the anon feature. Also, google.

[Anonymous User]

I have a dark navy suit and have been given conflicting advice as to what color shoes I should be wearing (there was some disagreement a few posts back in this thread as well I think). I used to wear it with black, but it seems like people just can't agree on whether that's OK or not. I'd rather just stick to whatever's least "controversial," and was told that brown would be a conservative/safe bet with a navy suit. I'm a little confused as to what kind of brown I'm supposed to be getting. I''ve been eyeing these, but clueless as to whether they are more appropriate than my black pumps. http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/sh ... /46785.jsp

Thanks for the advice, everyone.

[formerbiglawpartner]

Make life easy on yourself. Stick with black which is always appropriate. Just be sure they are shined and your heel caps are in good shape, too.

[Ozymandias]

I have a dark navy suit and have been given conflicting advice as to what color shoes I should be wearing (there was some disagreement a few posts back in this thread as well I think). I used to wear it with black, but it seems like people just can't agree on whether that's OK or not. I'd rather just stick to whatever's least "controversial," and was told that brown would be a conservative/safe bet with a navy suit. I'm a little confused as to what kind of brown I'm supposed to be getting. I''ve been eyeing these, but clueless as to whether they are more appropriate than my black pumps. http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/sh ... /46785.jsp

Thanks for the advice, everyone.

I love those and prefer them with navy, but really, it doesn't matter. As long as you look conservative and professional and nothing stands out in a bad way, no interviewer is going to say "Black shoes with a navy suit? No callback for her."

[Seffer15]

Are jewel tones definitely not okay under a gray suit? I have darker coloring (think Rashida Jones) and have plenty of nice silk shells in those types of colors. I think whites look so boring and pastels just don't look good with my skin tone.

[formerbiglawpartner]

You'll be fine just as long as the silk is not very shiny. Also, with a shell, you mainly see the jacket anyway. Good luck.

[yogurt31]

What do y'all think about wearing a French blue button-up or silk blouse? Appropriate, or does blue need to be pale for interviews?

I think french blue looks lovely.

Wtf is french blue?

Sweet use of the anon feature. Also, google.

not the anon from above, but i googled and am a bit unclear. is the 'indigo blue' for this shell french blue or 'jewel tone'?

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[Ozymandias]

Does it matter? It's a pretty and conservative blue. It would be fine for OCI. I wouldn't personally consider it a "jewel tone" because I think a blue jewel tone would be deep sapphire, but I'm not a fashion expert or anything.

[Anonymous User]

Having read through the previous replies, seems like pantyhose is a must. Why though?
It's summer and I am not particulary hairy or scarred on my legs..?

[formerbiglawpartner]

I'm sure guys feel the same way about wearing ties. Just do it. You don't know the particular firm's dress code at each interview, so why risk it?

[lawyergirl47]

Hey ladies,

I am having some trouble finding an interview-friendly black platform pump for OCI... I am really short (5'0"), so I need all the height I can get. Any suggestions? Thanks!

[ilovesf]

Hey ladies,

I am having some trouble finding an interview-friendly black platform pump for OCI... I am really short (5'0"), so I need all the height I can get. Any suggestions? Thanks!

Are you looking for pointed toe or rounded?

[akili]

Should I be dry-cleaning/ironing my suit after every interview?

[ilovesf]

Should I be dry-cleaning/ironing my suit after every interview?

Dry cleaning after every interview seems unneeded unless you spill something. I steam them with my small portable steamer - it gets out wrinkles REALLY quickly and doesn't leave any creases.

[alicrimson]

Hey ladies,

I am having some trouble finding an interview-friendly black platform pump for OCI... I am really short (5'0"), so I need all the height I can get. Any suggestions? Thanks!

If round, I'd go with the Ninewest Caress or Ambition. They are boring, but they are pretty basic and are very conservative.

Also, side note, I was mocked by friends for stating that I was going to wear panty hoes to OCI. WTF? The girl, who clerked for two years before coming back for her LLM, said that she had never heard of this panty hoes business and thinks it to be kind of silly/stuffy. I told her that I went with a very sheer shade that looks like I'm not wearing any unless one is specifically looking. I thought the panty hoes with skirt suit was common knowledge...?

[ilovesf]

Hey ladies,

I am having some trouble finding an interview-friendly black platform pump for OCI... I am really short (5'0"), so I need all the height I can get. Any suggestions? Thanks!

If round, I'd go with the Ninewest Caress or Ambition. They are boring, but they are pretty basic and are very conservative.

Also, side note, I was mocked by friends for stating that I was going to wear panty hoes to OCI. WTF? The girl, who clerked for two years before coming back for her LLM, said that she had never heard of this panty hoes business and thinks it to be kind of silly/stuffy. I told her that I went with a very sheer shade that looks like I'm not wearing any unless one is specifically looking. I thought the panty hoes with skirt suit was common knowledge...?

I'm definitely wearing them. Our CSO tells us to.

[franklyscarlet]

Hey ladies,

I am having some trouble finding an interview-friendly black platform pump for OCI... I am really short (5'0"), so I need all the height I can get. Any suggestions? Thanks!

If round, I'd go with the Ninewest Caress or Ambition. They are boring, but they are pretty basic and are very conservative.

Also, side note, I was mocked by friends for stating that I was going to wear panty hoes to OCI. WTF? The girl, who clerked for two years before coming back for her LLM, said that she had never heard of this panty hoes business and thinks it to be kind of silly/stuffy. I told her that I went with a very sheer shade that looks like I'm not wearing any unless one is specifically looking. I thought the panty hoes with skirt suit was common knowledge...?

I wouldn't recommend bringing along Panty hoes. Might offend some of the more conservative partners.

pantyhose, on the other hand, are tcr as far as I know.

[keg411]

Pantyhose/stockings are awesome and make your legs look 1000% better. People just have horror memories of wearing them as kids, hence the hate.

[Ozymandias]

Pantyhose/stockings are awesome and make your legs look 1000% better. People just have horror memories of wearing them as kids, hence the hate.

This this this. I was so adamantly against wearing them but I started for 1L interviews and my job this summer and I love them now.

[lawyergirl47]

Hey ladies,

I am having some trouble finding an interview-friendly black platform pump for OCI... I am really short (5'0"), so I need all the height I can get. Any suggestions? Thanks!

Are you looking for pointed toe or rounded?

Rounded, I think. Though I've been staring at these all weekend: http://www.ninewest.com/Love-Fury/87245 ... st-catalog

These: http://www.ninewest.com/Homage/9335389, ... st-catalog would be fine, but I thought the consensus was against patent leather?

[keg411]

Hey ladies,

I am having some trouble finding an interview-friendly black platform pump for OCI... I am really short (5'0"), so I need all the height I can get. Any suggestions? Thanks!

Are you looking for pointed toe or rounded?

Rounded, I think. Though I've been staring at these all weekend: http://www.ninewest.com/Love-Fury/87245 ... st-catalog

These: http://www.ninewest.com/Homage/9335389, ... st-catalog would be fine, but I thought the consensus was against patent leather?

Both of your choices look to be patent leather.

[lawyergirl47]

Hey ladies,

I am having some trouble finding an interview-friendly black platform pump for OCI... I am really short (5'0"), so I need all the height I can get. Any suggestions? Thanks!

Are you looking for pointed toe or rounded?

Rounded, I think. Though I've been staring at these all weekend: http://www.ninewest.com/Love-Fury/87245 ... st-catalog

These: http://www.ninewest.com/Homage/9335389, ... st-catalog would be fine, but I thought the consensus was against patent leather?

Both of your choices look to be patent leather.

yeah I don't think the links copied correctly. I like the smooth leather for the Love Fury, not the patent.

[ilovesf]

Hey ladies,

I am having some trouble finding an interview-friendly black platform pump for OCI... I am really short (5'0"), so I need all the height I can get. Any suggestions? Thanks!

Are you looking for pointed toe or rounded?

Rounded, I think. Though I've been staring at these all weekend: http://www.ninewest.com/Love-Fury/87245 ... st-catalog

These: http://www.ninewest.com/Homage/9335389, ... st-catalog would be fine, but I thought the consensus was against patent leather?

I'm not the right person to answer this, but a 4.5 inch heel plus platform seems really high to me for an interview. I'd be worried about someone judging me for wearing something that high, especially in patent. That's just me though and I am pretty conservative when it comes to business clothes.

[Ozymandias]

I would definitely not do pointy + high heel, nor would I do pointy platform.

[ilovesf]

If you want patent, I might suggest this: http://www.lordandtaylor.com/eng/Shoes- ... pStyle.com

Otherwise, maybe:
http://www1.bloomingdales.com/shop/prod ... kxyCSfwHdg

http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/product/AT ... &cid=A0001 -- which is 30% off right now, too.

I have a pair of coach pumps that I LOVE, but I can't see to find them online.