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By *allucinatingG OP   Man
13 weeks ago

Wild West Lothian

OK some advice. I have one suit which my wife calls my funeral suit which is getting on a bit, like me...otherwise I rarely wear anything formal beyond a pair of trousers and a shirt.

However I need to get one principally for some upcoming job interviews, but also flexible enough to wear for other occasions casually, rather than it sitting in the wardrobe unused.

A suit would tick the formal/interview box but probably not the casual requirement and therefore go largely unused.

A smart blazer which I can match with dress trousers or jeans as the occasion demands is the other option and makes it more usable but perhaps not formal enough for a job interview??

I guess the offshoot question is, how formal are job interviews these days (for a job in an office environment) as the only one I've ever needed in the last 20 years was via Teams!

Any advice welcome, and apologies for the ramble!

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By *oeBeansMan
13 weeks ago

Derby

I would say they're still pretty formal. I've never worn a suit before though, I've always been a v-neck kinda guy

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By *harmedAndInChargeMan
13 weeks ago

Bath

My first question would be what is the industry you are interviewing for?

But also Next have some great suits where the jacket can double up as a smart blazer

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By *lderflower_AppleWoman
13 weeks ago

Basingstoke

It's difficult to answer that fully as you haven't said what sector or level of role you'll be interviewing for.

That said, I'm middle management in a public sector organisation and when I was job hunting/interviewing, all but one of my interviews (both public and private sector) over the last 9 months was done over Teams. Those interviewing me were in more casual office wear. None of the men wore a full suit and I can't recall any wore a tie either. Most were shirt and (presumably) trousers and sometimes a sweater over their shirt.

Most of the organisations I interviewed with provided guidance over dress code expectations ahead of the interview, and many actually provided the competency based questions they would asking as well!

I'd suggest that if you're unsure of anything ask the business ahead of the interview - it shows initiative!

Good luck.

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By *allucinatingG OP   Man
13 weeks ago

Wild West Lothian

The job will be in finance and most likely working from home most of the time, occasional office day which is most likely dress down or smart casual.

Does it really matter what you wear at an interview these ppst Covid days as long as it's presentable? I'm edging towards buying a dark blazer and wear it with dark trousers I already have and a shirt.

I appreciate there's no definitive answer, just looking for opinion.

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By *eard and BoobsCouple
13 weeks ago

Portstewart

Definitely a suit in our opinion you can get some really nice 2 or 3 piece suits for a pretty reasonable price. If you were were to go the blazer route your still looking 200 to 300 for a nice name brand and honestly a nice suit isn't that much more especially if you have an outlet place near by that's part of a open air mall

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By *allucinatingG OP   Man
13 weeks ago

Wild West Lothian


"It's difficult to answer that fully as you haven't said what sector or level of role you'll be interviewing for.

That said, I'm middle management in a public sector organisation and when I was job hunting/interviewing, all but one of my interviews (both public and private sector) over the last 9 months was done over Teams. Those interviewing me were in more casual office wear. None of the men wore a full suit and I can't recall any wore a tie either. Most were shirt and (presumably) trousers and sometimes a sweater over their shirt.

Most of the organisations I interviewed with provided guidance over dress code expectations ahead of the interview, and many actually provided the competency based questions they would asking as well!

I'd suggest that if you're unsure of anything ask the business ahead of the interview - it shows initiative!

Good luck."

Thank you, yes all my post Covid interviews have been via Teams, but want to be prepared!

The blazer aspect may not be as smart, but I can wear it with jeans or trousers in other settings as well.

.....or I just buy a bloody suit

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By (user no longer on site)
13 weeks ago

A good suit is an investment in yourself. If you want to soften it a bit go no tie, maybe a pocket handkerchief for a bit of personality. Charcoal grey or blue never light grey or black. It will pass every dress code for interviews and put you in a confident frame of mind.

To get more wear out of it, pair with a T and nice trainers for a smart weekend look.

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By *rHotNottsMan
13 weeks ago

Dubai & Nottingham

Buy something that you love wearing that is you, fuck ticking boxes and buying stuff for interviews, I always went to interviews in my favourite clothes

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By *rHotNottsMan
13 weeks ago

Dubai & Nottingham

And… I don’t think I ever recruited or didn’t recruit on the basis of what someone was wearing. What people wore surprise me occasionally, but it was never a factor.

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By *etwife8230Couple
13 weeks ago

Newport

I've interviewed hundreds of people and couldn't tell you what they wore ,unless it was ridiculous. Best thing to wear is your confidence and a smile 💋

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By *orny PTMan
13 weeks ago

Peterborough

Interviewers are still under the false mindset that says 'No tie no job', unless you are a woman, then a simple t-shirt will suffice. This needs changing. a rag around the neck is no indicator of niceness or quality of workmanship.

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By *dalisqueWoman
13 weeks ago

land of make believe

Invest in something you feel comfortable in.

Off the peg with alterations is a more affordable opinion,especially if you don't feel you will wear it that often.

Fingers crossed 🤞 for the interview.

🩵

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By *allucinatingG OP   Man
13 weeks ago

Wild West Lothian


"Interviewers are still under the false mindset that says 'No tie no job', unless you are a woman, then a simple t-shirt will suffice. This needs changing. a rag around the neck is no indicator of niceness or quality of workmanship."

That winds me up no end, and is what drove me to start this thread.

Thanks all for the advice so far, food for thought, and thanks for the good luck messages x

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By *orny PTMan
13 weeks ago

Peterborough


"Interviewers are still under the false mindset that says 'No tie no job', unless you are a woman, then a simple t-shirt will suffice. This needs changing. a rag around the neck is no indicator of niceness or quality of workmanship.

That winds me up no end, and is what drove me to start this thread.

Thanks all for the advice so far, food for thought, and thanks for the good luck messages x"

I hate ties (bows are ok for fancy dress, by the way) I went to an interview once and got turned down for not wearing one.

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By *orny PTMan
13 weeks ago

Peterborough

'Be yourself they say in interviews, don't try to be some one you are not.'

Err, how many blokes don't own or like suits, but still look smart? Shirt and chino shorts, is that acceptable for an interview. Well if women can switch between short skirt, long dress an even trousers, then why can't men wear shorts for an interview.

The equality act doesn't work here.

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By *rHotNottsMan
13 weeks ago

Dubai & Nottingham


"Interviewers are still under the false mindset that says 'No tie no job', unless you are a woman, then a simple t-shirt will suffice. This needs changing. a rag around the neck is no indicator of niceness or quality of workmanship.

That winds me up no end, and is what drove me to start this thread.

Thanks all for the advice so far, food for thought, and thanks for the good luck messages x

I hate ties (bows are ok for fancy dress, by the way) I went to an interview once and got turned down for not wearing one.

"

Would you really want to work for a firm that places value on things like ties when you don’t? Sounds like a recipe for disaster. I always chose companies that were open to a bit of free thinking and valued diversity

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By *allucinatingG OP   Man
13 weeks ago

Wild West Lothian


"A good suit is an investment in yourself. If you want to soften it a bit go no tie, maybe a pocket handkerchief for a bit of personality. Charcoal grey or blue never light grey or black. It will pass every dress code for interviews and put you in a confident frame of mind.

To get more wear out of it, pair with a T and nice trainers for a smart weekend look.

"

Thank you, going to investigate this option a bit more. Navy blue looks good.

Whilst I completely agree that men shouldn't really need to consider all of this, potentially it will be a legal/law/accountancy firm and whilst I would not be customer facing it's probably wise not to be a martyr to the cause!

I also like your suggestion re making it work casually.

Thanks everyone for you help!

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By *verageHoesCouple
13 weeks ago

Leeds

If you buy a neutral suit, you can always mix and match with different trousers and the blazer. You might get more wear out of it then

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By *eroLondonMan
13 weeks ago

Soho

It isn't straightforward unfortunately. If you 'borrow' the jacket from a two-piece suit that you would wear for an interview, it will (most of the time) look like it's come from a two-piece formal suit. It wouldn't look like a blazer.

A suit for an interview would be (mostly) plain, understated but smart, and not garish like a Prince Of Wales check. For a blazer a Prince of Wales check would be ideal, or perhaps even a houndstooth pattern.

A jacket from a suit pretending to be a blazer doesn't always work.

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By *allucinatingG OP   Man
13 weeks ago

Wild West Lothian

Assuming the job stuff goes the right way (fingers crossed!) then I figure buying a blazer to go with jeans will be a present to myself anyway

Suit first, blazer second!

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By *orny PTMan
13 weeks ago

Peterborough


"Interviewers are still under the false mindset that says 'No tie no job', unless you are a woman, then a simple t-shirt will suffice. This needs changing. a rag around the neck is no indicator of niceness or quality of workmanship.

That winds me up no end, and is what drove me to start this thread.

Thanks all for the advice so far, food for thought, and thanks for the good luck messages x

I hate ties (bows are ok for fancy dress, by the way) I went to an interview once and got turned down for not wearing one.

Would you really want to work for a firm that places value on things like ties when you don’t? Sounds like a recipe for disaster. I always chose companies that were open to a bit of free thinking and valued diversity "

You took the words out of my head

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By *ampireLoveMan
13 weeks ago

Essex


"OK some advice. I have one suit which my wife calls my funeral suit which is getting on a bit, like me...otherwise I rarely wear anything formal beyond a pair of trousers and a shirt.

However I need to get one principally for some upcoming job interviews, but also flexible enough to wear for other occasions casually, rather than it sitting in the wardrobe unused.

A suit would tick the formal/interview box but probably not the casual requirement and therefore go largely unused.

A smart blazer which I can match with dress trousers or jeans as the occasion demands is the other option and makes it more usable but perhaps not formal enough for a job interview??

I guess the offshoot question is, how formal are job interviews these days (for a job in an office environment) as the only one I've ever needed in the last 20 years was via Teams!

Any advice welcome, and apologies for the ramble!

"

I think it depends on the industry. I’m old skool and have been annoyed in the past that someone didn’t wear a tie. General rule is to mimic the company ethos. If they are relaxed, follow them, it sends subconscious signals you’re a good fit

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