Appropriate attire for women?

Question

Hi guys, I'm an incoming summer analyst and noticed most of the threads in this forum talk about men's fashion. I was wondering what is considered appropriate office attire for women? Most of my blazers and skirts are black and blue, but is it appropriate to wear other colors? Should a blazer be worn at all times, or can I get away with wearing a dress shirt and dress pants/skirt? If anyone has any advice or rules of thumb, that'd be great!

Directress · Accepted Answer

Corporette is great for women's fashion.  It seems to have skewed a little "older" lately but people age so I understand if she has as well.

Womens interview attire is a little easier than men's, especially if you're interviewing with primarily males.  You can go one of two routes and present well:

IF you have a strong sense of style: something with a jacket/blazer is acceptable with coordinating pants or a dress in a similar weight - don't worry about matching but be careful to ensure it doesn't look like a half-assed suit.

Directress · Answer

The striped shirt is probably fine as long as the total look is not too busy.

Some people make a fuss about skirt suit vs. pant suit: unless the company is very conservative either should be fine. If you can, make sure the pieces look good as separates while buying a suit.  Hopefully you will be keeping the job for awhile and you will get a lot more use out of the pieces if they do.  You will see why with my next point.

Buy the most expensive interview suit you can afford (within reason).

Directress · Answer

I'd recommend wearing the jacket and taking a cab.  The worst way to start your interview is to show up freezing (for you) and with cold hands (for your interviewer).

Turtlenecks are perfectly fine, although best if you aren't too busty.  If you have one, mock necks look slightly better under a suit jacket as they are a bit sleeker and tend to be a lighter weight knit.

ERAnalyst58392020 · Answer

I'd get J. Crew's Cameron pants in black and charcoal (they're a stable) maybe also camel or navy, get the matching Going-Out Blazer in black or charcoal.

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