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Outfit Post Job Interview Edition

Im excited to graduate, dont get me wrong, but its also pretty concerning. I will be going on to graduate school but I am taking a couple of years off to gain some work experience, so job interviews have been taking over my life lately. Ive done half a dozen in the past two weeks alone (and even got to go to NYC for one of them, which was nice) and I have several more on my horizons.



Of course, the question is what the hell do I wear for these interviews that makes me look professional? I strongly dislike wearing blazer jackets (Ive never found one that is cut right for me, any plus size hourglass figure people have any tips?) so those are out. Here are three of the outfits that Ive been gravitating towards.

Outfit #1

This first one is pretty typical for me. The dress is from eShakti, the overcoat is from Forever21, and the belt is from Torrid c. 2008. This belt is getting old now, the elastic is quite wrinkly, so I should probably get a new one but I still get compliments on it.

I paired this outfit with a pearl necklace and two rings, so its fairly basic. It also pairs well with tights (which would also help my legs not be quite so... reflective.)

This one I like because it helps me cover up my tattoo (which is on my left wrist) and is comfortable and still fairly professional looking. All of the pieces individually also appear in my regular Goth wardrobe, which I like.



Outfit #2

This outfit is for my more casual interviews. The top and the jeans are from Forever21, the cardigan was thrifted, It also goes well with brooches and necklaces to dress it up slightly. I dont feel like the jeans take too much away from it because theyre dark black wash jeans and I make an effort not to get these ones stained or torn up. Theyre my nice jeans, if there is such a thing. (If or when I patch up my black trousers I might use those as well.)

It doesnt hide my tattoo and it uses jeans, but Ive had a fair number of these more casual interviews so far. (It also works well for Skype interviews as the top looks plain and professional while the bottoms are comfortable but I wouldnt be embarrassed to stand up if I needed to the way I would if I were wearing, say, pajamas on the bottoms.)

Outfit #3

Lastly is this outfit which Ive also been wearing a lot lately. The top is a plain black t-shirt from Target, the skirt was thrifted, the overcoat is the same one above from Forever21. Its actually not an uncommon outfit for me even in my regular life and it "goths up" really nicely with my black lace bolero, more jewelry, interesting tights, and that kind of thing.

This is the one that looks most like a "suit" so I use it for my dressier or more important interviews (also note that my tattoo is still covered up in this outfit.) It really helps with this silhouette to wear a corset underneath, so Ive got one of mine under there just to smooth things out.

Usually I pair this outfit with black tights and wedge heels and maybe a bow belt if I feel like it. Brooches and pins also dress up the overcoat fairly nicely.

Usually for my interviews I keep my makeup as simple as possible (neutral eyeshadow, subtle eyeliner, etc.) and my hair up in a bun. Its funny how not-Goth just switching up my makeup can make me look.

What do you all wear for job interviews?

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