You look casually cute, and you're not wearing a t-shirt. Good for going to class or a low-key party, or for 95% of grad school.
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You look casually cute, and you're not wearing a t-shirt. Good for going to class or a low-key party, or for 95% of grad school.
Personally? If you were wearing the scarf, I'd say thats it. Its not that its not nice, but I think that takes away a lot of the professional approach. Not saying the other opinions are less valid, but to my limited and very undemanding fashion sense, I think that is a huge element.
I agree with the majority of the other posters here about the scarf being inapproproate/too casual. I will also add that if the scarf was being used to cover up cleavage because the dress is lowcut, then the dress is similarly inappropriate.
Your hair DOES look disheveled. As someone with naturally wavy hair, I appreciate that it's a bitch to make it look professional sometimes, but you've just got to learn to do it. Finally, you're quite cute, but cute's not going to get you a job and may even prevent you from getting one. Find a black skirt and a vneck cardigan/sweater if you don't like blazers. Learn to walk in heels, even if they're just kitten heels or a big chunky heel; it's a matter of practice. Subtle makeup and fix the hair. That's the very least I would expect to see from a prospective employee.
The way other people dress really isn't your concern... your concern is finding a job.
So much more difficult for women!Quote:
Originally Posted by msconstrew
This from a woman that wears sheer blouses to work and gets promotions RIGHT AFTER. Muah!Quote:
Originally Posted by msconstrew
Lowcut shirts are okay as long you wear blazers over them. Mean fact of life but attractiveness makes you more approachable. Use it strategically. NOBODY LIKES A HOT CHICK THAT COVERS THEIR BREASTS IN 15 LAYERS OF SWEATERS (MISS CONSTRUE.)
I'll throw in one additional comment, though its more my personal philosophy and may hurt you, so take it with a grain of salt.
Changing the type of clothing you wear to look good for work is one thing. But if you are physically uncomfortable in heels, I don't believe you should have to wear them to get a job just because you are female. My inner feminist is saying thats one place where you can and should take a stand (no pun intended!), because there is a difference between style and being in pain. Change your style, accessories, hair, and shoes, but mandatory heels? Only if you want to, don't put yourself through a potential hell.
LOL, bite me, Rojo. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by RojoDisco
I disagree. Showing cleavage is definitely a way to get noticed, but even the men with whom I work generally agree that it's not the way you WANT to get noticed. I have a pretty sizable chest (30FF) and I keep those babies covered in at least 16 LAYERS OF SWEATER.
I agree that heels aren't necessarily mandatory. The issue that I have with not wearing heels is that you're then reduced to ballet flats or "sensible" shoes, neither of which are generally appropriate (IMO) for an interview. The other issue here is that she's going for a psych/MSW type position and she looks very young, so heels and appropriate dressing will at least allow her to project authority.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kastrel
I do agree that if the heels are uncomfortable, then you shouldn't wear them (you should find some heels that fit). But if it's just a balance issue, then practice. I didn't start wearing heels full time until I was in private practice and it took me probably six months to be comfortable wearing 3"+ heels on a regular basis. It's not like it comes innately or anything.
I am a huge feminist. Probably moreso than you are. Wearing heels doesn't make you unfeminist - I wear high heels five days per week, and a skirt every day to work (except today, since I am wearing IMPERMISSIBLE DENIM).
Oh, not at all. I just think being forced to wear heals to look good despite pain and being out of practice with wearing them is a terribly sexist situation. Not blaming the posters here, more the fashion climate in professional settings.Quote:
Originally Posted by msconstrew
I get hit with it in my own way. Women can and do have long hair, and depending on the location, they can wear it down. Men might not even be ALLOWED to have long hair, and if they are, its almost certainly required to be kept up. I am so fortunate that my most recent job said "Nah, just keep it down!" to my waist-length hair. I've spent 5 years working in locations where I had to keep it up, and one location threatened to fire me if I didn't cut it (I just quit instead).
I usually do wear heels, I CAN walk in them, I'm just not a pro - and since my balance has been wicked fucked up from being sick I didn't wanna risk it. I also pinned the dress when I went to the open house, so I didn't have any cleavage showing. I could have done without the scarf I guess, but it was COLD lol
My only pair of flats make my feet bleed, so I don't wear them.
Yeesh!Quote:
Originally Posted by Gnome Rage