What To Wear?

gareth.e · 1 May 2008 at 21:21

I've got an interview tomorrow for a job at a gym, the thing is I haven't got a white shirt with me at uni!

I've got a brown shirt, assortment of smart trousers, beige tie and tan brown shoes...

Would employers be put off if i turned up in a Brown shirt, Beige tie, brown/black trousers and tan shoes? (I do look reasonable smart)

Or should I stick to basics and try borrow someone else's white shirt and wear a black tie with black trousers and tan brown shoes.. Like I usually would to an interview????

It's a dilemma...

DarkShadow · 1 May 2008 at 21:22

Can't you pop into Primark or similar to pick up a cheap shirt?

Adam · 1 May 2008 at 21:24

You will look an absolute plum if you walk in there with what you have now.

Invest in a £20 white shirt, nice tie and a wear a black pair of trousers. Even if you can't afford a new suit, put the effort in and look half decent.

First impressions count....

Tom0 · 1 May 2008 at 21:24

If you dont feel comfortable in a brown shirt then dont wear it, do as suggested above, pop into a shop and buy a cheapy one off job.

Being comfortable is important in an interview

gareth.e · 1 May 2008 at 21:25

dark_shadow said:
Can't you pop into Primark or similar to pick up a cheap shirt?

Asked my house mate for a lift to asda but she's been drinking

And my other friend that drives has gone home.. Would feel bad asking anyone else..

Tom0 · 1 May 2008 at 21:26

Desperate enough for a taxi?

gareth.e · 1 May 2008 at 21:26

Tom0 said:
If you dont feel comfortable in a brown shirt then dont wear it, do as suggested above, pop into a shop and buy a cheapy one off job.

Being comfortable is important in an interview

It's tomorrow at 12 noon

I would feel comfortable I think, just don't know if employers expect you to wear quite plain suits

edit: oh and my house mate said it looks fine just don't know whether to believe her or not.

DarkShadow · 1 May 2008 at 21:30

gareth.e said:
Asked my house mate for a lift to asda but she's been drinking

And my other friend that drives has gone home.. Would feel bad asking anyone else..

Wake up extra early and catch a bus or taxi. If you really want this job, you have to put in the effort.

Fraggr · 1 May 2008 at 21:33

gareth.e said:
It's tomorrow at 12 noon

I would feel comfortable I think, just don't know if employers expect you to wear quite plain suits

edit: oh and my house mate said it looks fine just don't know whether to believe her or not.

Post a picture and I will give an honest answer.

shifty_uk · 1 May 2008 at 21:33

dark_shadow said:
Wake up extra early and catch a bus or taxi. If you really want this job, you have to put in the effort.

x2.

Don't be lazy, make the effort, get a shirt, get the job.

gareth.e · 1 May 2008 at 21:35

dark_shadow said:
Wake up extra early and catch a bus or taxi. If you really want this job, you have to put in the effort.

I could get up at 8am leave the house by nine, into Brighton central by 9.30, find a shirt and wear it then get to the interview by 12...

Looks like I might be doing this!

Just don't know whether what I've got already looks good or not?!

knip · 1 May 2008 at 21:36

gareth.e said:
I could get up at 8am leave the house by nine, into Brighton central by 9.30, find a shirt and wear it then get to the interview by 12...

Looks like I might be doing this!

Just don't know whether what I've got already looks good or not?!

So buy a nice but cheapish tie to go with it as well then.
Smart pair of trousers that you already have, and job done.

Fraggr · 1 May 2008 at 21:36

gareth.e said:
Just don't know whether what I've got already looks good or not?!

Nor do we.

Fire Wizard · 1 May 2008 at 21:37

gareth.e said:
Just don't know whether what I've got already looks good or not?!

Post a picture and let the OcUK Fashion Gurus judge weather what you already have looks good or not....

DJMK4 · 1 May 2008 at 21:38

Pics TBH and tell your housemate she can stand in the picture too

shifty_uk · 1 May 2008 at 21:40

[Sniper][Wolf];11610565 said:
Pics TBH and tell your housemate she can stand in the picture too

Only if hot, of course.

DJMK4 · 1 May 2008 at 21:41

shifty_uk said:
Only if hot, of course.

What he said

gareth.e · 1 May 2008 at 22:04

shifty_uk said:
Only if hot, of course.

[Sniper][Wolf];11610565 said:
Pics TBH and tell your housemate she can stand in the picture too

[Sniper][Wolf];11610597 said:
What he said

lol

She's gone out now but you probably would have enjoyed the picture..

Although if she's standing next to me she will look like a midget as she's short and I'm quite tall

I might get a picture up :cool:

DJMK4 · 1 May 2008 at 22:20

gareth.e said:
lol

She's gone out now but you probably would have enjoyed the picture..

Although if she's standing next to me she will look like a midget as she's short and I'm quite tall

I might get a picture up

Good answer

Ill trade you for feedback on clothing

LoadsaMoney · 1 May 2008 at 22:48

A thong.