[Wolfchicken]

Hey guys, another interviewing question for you. I have an out of state interview with a regional firm coming up. Some of the staff is picking me up directly from the airport and taking me out to lunch. From there, I will be going to their office to do my interviews. My question is, do I wear my interview suit as they are picking me from the airport and while we go to lunch? Is it weird for me to do that? I don’t think I will be stopping at the hotel for me to drop my things off and change so I will have my luggage with me at the interview. Is this a common thing that happens when traveling for interviews? Excuse me for my silly questions. I have just not ever been in this situation as I have only interviewed with local firms before. Also, what has been your experience with conversations at luncheons with staff that you are interviewing with? Thanks in advance for your input.

BEC - PASS
FAR - PASS
Audit - PASS
REG - PASS

[MintsRGood]

@Wolfchicken Good decision to suit up on the plane!!! You have one chance to make a first impression, so make it count. Wise move on the professional looking carryon bag too. I know this isn't a fashion show BUT you want to seem polished and professional. Try checking out Marshalls or TJ Maxx for the carry on! The ones in my area always have luggage and travel goods and you can find ridiculously good deals if you aren't extremely picky. Stick with a black, brown, or red that isn't trendy or overly girly in a sturdy nylon or leather.

My favorite no-iron dress shirts are from Brooks Brothers (yes, they do make clothes for women)! Are they expensive? Yes. Are they beautifully tailored, sharp looking, great fabric, timeless style, and will last forever? Yes. 🙂 They are very wrinkle resistant and still look great after a 10 hour day. They are on sale right now too!

https://www.brooksbrothers.com/Non-Iron-Fitted-Stretch-Dress-Shirt/522V,default,pd.html?dwvar_522V_Color=BLCK&contentpos=13&cgid=0302

Remember, you don't need 10 different crazy colors. IMO, you only need a white, black, and soft french blue in your arsenal of dress shirts when building your professional wardrobe after college/grad school. Those 3 colors work well with black/grey/brown/white suits of all styles. I've been pleasantly surprised with how well the BB dress shirts transition from work to happy hour by ditching your blazer, rolling up the sleeves to 3/4, and swapping out office heels for glam heels!

Good luck with your interview!!!!! 🙂

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[Anonymous]

MintsRGood- thanks for the link for the shirts. I like the dress shirts from Banana Republic and some times, the factory outlets have them for a steal.

[Anonymous]

MintsRGood- thanks for the link for the shirts. I like the dress shirts from Banana Republic and some times, the factory outlets have them for a steal.

[mmorf]

Wrinkle free shirts are usually a blend of cotton/polyester (the synthetic content is what helps make it “wrinkle free”). When you're shopping, take the fabric in your hand and scrunch it up and hold it for 10 seconds and then let go. This can help you gauge how prone it is to wrinkling. Be sure to take your jacket with you so you can try it on the with the shirts.

When you sit down on the plane, try to take your jacket off and lie it on your lap or maybe ask the stewardess to hang it up. The less you sit against it, the less opportunity for it to wrinkle (assuming you will be wearing a wool suit).

If you are choosing between suits and have a pair with pants that has a full lining, choose the lined one because the lining helps prevent wrinkling and creates a smoother line. Most suit skirts are lined these days (I am presuming you are a female based on your avatar). I prefer silk or rayon linings to polyester, the latter being notorious for non-breathability (and if it catches on fire it will melt to your skin vs. burning to ash like the natural fibers- although technically rayon is man-made but that's probably TMI).

Jiffy Steamer makes a portable hand held steamer if you want to push it up to the next level. The one made by Rowenta pales in comparison in effectiveness to remove wrinkles.

Anyway, hope this information is somewhat helpful. I'm an avid garment sewing hobbyist and fabric addict, can you tell? Good luck on the big day!

[mmorf]

Wrinkle free shirts are usually a blend of cotton/polyester (the synthetic content is what helps make it “wrinkle free”). When you're shopping, take the fabric in your hand and scrunch it up and hold it for 10 seconds and then let go. This can help you gauge how prone it is to wrinkling. Be sure to take your jacket with you so you can try it on the with the shirts.

When you sit down on the plane, try to take your jacket off and lie it on your lap or maybe ask the stewardess to hang it up. The less you sit against it, the less opportunity for it to wrinkle (assuming you will be wearing a wool suit).

If you are choosing between suits and have a pair with pants that has a full lining, choose the lined one because the lining helps prevent wrinkling and creates a smoother line. Most suit skirts are lined these days (I am presuming you are a female based on your avatar). I prefer silk or rayon linings to polyester, the latter being notorious for non-breathability (and if it catches on fire it will melt to your skin vs. burning to ash like the natural fibers- although technically rayon is man-made but that's probably TMI).

Jiffy Steamer makes a portable hand held steamer if you want to push it up to the next level. The one made by Rowenta pales in comparison in effectiveness to remove wrinkles.

Anyway, hope this information is somewhat helpful. I'm an avid garment sewing hobbyist and fabric addict, can you tell? Good luck on the big day!

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