How to dress for interviews?

[CoffeeCoffee1819]

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to check what the standards are for dressing for interviews (for women). I've been googling it but I'm still kind of confused. Is a skirt suit expected, or is a dress okay? Is it better to just wear a skirt and some kind of blouse? Do I have to wear a blazer? Are tights okay? (It will be February in Boston!)
Thanks!

[Rowboat47]

I have an interview coming up and I'm planning on wearing what I have worn for job interviews in the past... dress pants, dressy flats, a blouse, and a blazer.  I think a skirt with a blouse and sweater/blazer or a dress with sweater/blazer would work as well.  I'm sure tights are fine (I'd go with plain ones in a dark color personally) - and I hear you, Connecticut in February isn't much different  Best of luck to you!

[Auuudriana]

Skirt suit seems way too professional. I would probably go for slacks and a cute tope and a cardigan with flats. Or a cute dress.

[fuzzylogician]

A suit would be over-doing it. A nice skirt or slacks and a blouse, possibly (but not necessarily) a jacket or blazer. A nice sweater would work, too. There have been various previous threads on this question. This one is particularly long and will likely answer all your questions. You can use the search function for other threads. 

Also: 

https://forum.thegradcafe.com/topic/50070-womens-dress-tips-for-interviews/

[jpiccolo]

Pants are totally fine. You won't be wearing skirts in the clinic, at least when you have a preschooler and spend time on the floor. Business casual (no jeans) is acceptable. 

[indiebb]

I felt most comfortable in dress pants, nice blouse, and a blazer. That's what most of the other girls at my interview were wearing too. It doesn't have to be boring or expensive though, I think the most important thing (besides looking professional, of course lol) is that you are comfortable and feel like yourself. If you do choose a skirt though, I would actually encourage wearing tights, it finishes the outfit in my opinion, even if they're nude/sheer.

[aelwood14]

I went shopping for my interview this past weekend. I felt totally lost but went for business casual. I choose cropped (ankle length) slacks, nice flats, and a blouse with a pop of color and matching cardigan. It was what I felt most confident/comfortable in, which I think is important. I just hope I made the right choice and that I don't look "too casual". I also read online to wear minimal makeup, hair out the face/eyes, and no fragrance. I hope this helps! 

Edited February 6, 2018 by aelwood14

[AlwaysaFalcon]

I agree with @alewood14 for my interviews I wore business casual. So I wore a pair of nice pants and a blouse.

[kayyyyy_]

I wore business casual but DEFINITELY wear a blazer! 

[SLPinTraining2019]

From what I've heard, it's probably a better idea for female interviewees to wear pants rather than skirts. Sensible shoes as well. I've heard from other applicants that some schools want to observe how you interact with kids, so sometimes you're on the floor working with youngsters in the on-campus clinics. I think pants would work better for this! Also, some interviews can be hours long and include walking tours. I would suggest comfortable shoes that you feel good walking in. Good luck on your interviews!

[Topher19]

how about for men? dress shirt, tie, slacks, and dress shoes good?