lyonel_ Posted February 17, 2019 Posted February 17, 2019 I'd agree with @trytostay on business casual. Unless it's an interview + visit, then I'd opt for something a tad bit more formal.
MaoistTowelette Posted February 17, 2019 Posted February 17, 2019 fortschritt22, CatBowl, LOiseauRouge and 8 others 8 3
havemybloodchild Posted February 17, 2019 Posted February 17, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, MaoistTowelette said: I AM HOWLING Also, packing jeans and blazers galore for my trip to Dallas. Still howling... edut: wait, if I’m interviewing should I wear slacks? Are slacks still a thing in 2019? Edited February 17, 2019 by kendalldinniene
mwils15 Posted February 17, 2019 Posted February 17, 2019 @kendalldinniene I’d probably take a pair of slacks just in case. Even if you decide not to wear them, they’d be something good to have on hand. Then again, I’m a notorious over-packer, so maybe don’t trust my judgment ?
havemybloodchild Posted February 17, 2019 Posted February 17, 2019 1 minute ago, mwils15 said: @kendalldinniene I’d probably take a pair of slacks just in case. Even if you decide not to wear them, they’d be something good to have on hand. Then again, I’m a notorious over-packer, so maybe don’t trust my judgment ? Same though!
caliguy Posted February 17, 2019 Author Posted February 17, 2019 i was going to wear black jeans but now i'm thinking i should go out and buy a pair of slacks...im not really feeling a dress for the visit.......but i'm not interviewing??
Anonymouse124 Posted February 17, 2019 Posted February 17, 2019 (edited) Not interviewing, but considering wearing a black top with a patterned skirt (got a couple on sale from Forever 21: oxblood, a twill/plaid, and a burnt orange) and tights. Maybe with a blazer? What are you guys's thoughts on shoes? I'm worried I'd be way too overdressed in a dress. Edited February 17, 2019 by Anonymouse124
havemybloodchild Posted February 17, 2019 Posted February 17, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Anonymouse124 said: Not interviewing, but considering wearing a black top with a patterned skirt (got a couple on sale from Forever 21: oxblood, a twill/plaid, and a burnt orange) and tights. Maybe with a blazer? What are you guys's thoughts on shoes? I'm worried I'd be way too overdressed in a dress. Ooooo this look sounds so cute and polished. I don’t think it’s too dressy. Brb going to to forever 21 rn lol Edited February 17, 2019 by kendalldinniene
Anonymouse124 Posted February 17, 2019 Posted February 17, 2019 4 hours ago, kendalldinniene said: Ooooo this look sounds so cute and polished. I don’t think it’s too dressy. Brb going to to forever 21 rn lol Haha thanks! Forever 21 definitely has decent options! LOFT had a huge sale too, I got some dress pants there for $5 (original price was $60!). Target's Universal Standard line has some cute polished stuff too. What would you guys suggest for shoes? I'm considering loafers, but honestly, am more of a bootie type of person.
havemybloodchild Posted February 17, 2019 Posted February 17, 2019 1 hour ago, Anonymouse124 said: Haha thanks! Forever 21 definitely has decent options! LOFT had a huge sale too, I got some dress pants there for $5 (original price was $60!). Target's Universal Standard line has some cute polished stuff too. What would you guys suggest for shoes? I'm considering loafers, but honestly, am more of a bootie type of person. I feel like booties are polished and cute. We don't have to look like the traditional professor, I think. That being said I have a tweed and velvet blazer I'm taking to Dallas that screams caricature of an English prof and I'm going to wear the hell out of it, haha. Probably paired with booties!
caliguy Posted February 17, 2019 Author Posted February 17, 2019 y'all are inspiring me with these outfits. you're gonna look so great!!
Ramus Posted February 18, 2019 Posted February 18, 2019 (edited) Honestly, no one is going to care about how you dress, so long as you wear more than a hoodie. As others have said, I would opt for business casual, but a slightly elevated casual isn't bad either. For men, slacks, chinos, or non-ratty jeans, paired with a button-down shirt, would be fine. Edited February 18, 2019 by Ramus fortschritt22 and Maylee 2
jusrain Posted February 28, 2019 Posted February 28, 2019 Any suggestions to dress appropriately in feet of snow??? A sweater dress? Where do we stand on boots? Hours away from my first visit lol. Procrastinated, as always. Want to be taken seriously— it’s a program where they haven’t admitted someone without an MA in years. Trying to appear like a grown-up.
rr732 Posted February 28, 2019 Posted February 28, 2019 (edited) 17 minutes ago, swarthmawr said: Any suggestions to dress appropriately in feet of snow??? A sweater dress? Where do we stand on boots? Hours away from my first visit lol. Procrastinated, as always. Want to be taken seriously— it’s a program where they haven’t admitted someone without an MA in years. Trying to appear like a grown-up. My sense is that booties/boots with a dress is fine! My biggest tip is to still feel like yourself while dressing biz/cas. I had a few interviews right out of undergrad that I felt so awful in what I wore and a friend who said they wouldn’t wear boots to an interview... honestly it doesn’t matter. I wore booties with a skirt and sweater and got the job. All this to say.. don’t overthink it, be comfortable, don’t totally sacrifice your sense of personality, but better to be a touch overdressed than underdressed. Edited February 28, 2019 by rr732 caliguy and jusrain 2
spectrum-in Posted February 28, 2019 Posted February 28, 2019 31 minutes ago, swarthmawr said: Any suggestions to dress appropriately in feet of snow??? A sweater dress? Where do we stand on boots? Hours away from my first visit lol. Procrastinated, as always. Want to be taken seriously— it’s a program where they haven’t admitted someone without an MA in years. Trying to appear like a grown-up. Boots are great--I wore slacks and a turtleneck + Docs to my last visit. I was about medium on the scale of well-dressed--we had people in jeans, and people in suits (well, one person). We also had a more formal dinner that we were asked to dress for--so the instructions actually indicated to wear bizcaj. A sweater dress and boots sounds fine. Definitely wear tights!
caliguy Posted February 28, 2019 Author Posted February 28, 2019 i talked to my advisor and she said do NOT wear a suit, it will be over-the-top. so now im thinking jeans and a blazer. can't decide if my blundstones would be too casual
thismortalcoil Posted February 28, 2019 Posted February 28, 2019 7 minutes ago, sidmeier said: i talked to my advisor and she said do NOT wear a suit, it will be over-the-top. so now im thinking jeans and a blazer. can't decide if my blundstones would be too casual omg rip I love a casual suit though! was totally planning on wearing it to Penn
caliguy Posted February 28, 2019 Author Posted February 28, 2019 4 minutes ago, thismortalcoil said: omg rip I love a casual suit though! was totally planning on wearing it to Penn i mean, if it's casual and it's what you'd be most comfortable in, i think go for it. just don't be too stiff personality-wise? you're admitted anyways
thismortalcoil Posted February 28, 2019 Posted February 28, 2019 1 hour ago, sidmeier said: i mean, if it's casual and it's what you'd be most comfortable in, i think go for it. just don't be too stiff personality-wise? you're admitted anyways Good advice! I think I'm seriously overthinking the minutiae of visitation... I'll just try to be myself!
jusrain Posted February 28, 2019 Posted February 28, 2019 Thanks for your help, @rr732 @spectrum-in! Even though I’m dressed as advised, the hotel they’ve put me up in is uncomfortably fancy, and I feel way too aware of my boots/age/race. I wish I were wearing a power suit just to talk to these front desk dudes... havemybloodchild 1
havemybloodchild Posted March 1, 2019 Posted March 1, 2019 5 hours ago, swarthmawr said: Thanks for your help, @rr732 @spectrum-in! Even though I’m dressed as advised, the hotel they’ve put me up in is uncomfortably fancy, and I feel way too aware of my boots/age/race. I wish I were wearing a power suit just to talk to these front desk dudes... You’re a freaking gem and impressive as hell and you and your boots have nothing to worry about.
jusrain Posted March 1, 2019 Posted March 1, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, kendalldinniene said: You’re a freaking gem and impressive as hell and you and your boots have nothing to worry about. You’re so kind, @kendalldinniene, thank you for lifting my spirits ? YOU’RE the gem, if we’re being real, here. Edited March 1, 2019 by swarthmawr
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