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Lights! Models! Guest List! What to Wear... « Thread Started on Jun 8, 2007, 11:07am »
This is the thread to discuss all things sartorial: what do you wear to the interview? Is it okay to show cleavage? Do you get extra points for Givenchy, Gaultier and Lagerfield, or will any old dacks from Target do? How do you tie a Windsor knot? Is blue the new black, and will the interview panel even care? Discuss it all here...
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Re: Lights! Models! Guest List! What to Wear... « Reply #1 on Jun 8, 2007, 2:46pm »
here we go again....
we need ScienceGeek's and Kranky's lovely pre-interview pix to illustrate the point!
Big No No's: - too glammed up - bright nail polish and make up - jeans - sneakers/lace up Docs etc - skinny ties (not need to look ultra hip here) - super high heels - uncomfortable, ill fitting clothes that will make you feel miserable/chafe/give you blisters
Do's: - comfortable clothes/shoes reflecting your personal style (within reason mind ) - a neat jacket or cardigan if you don't want to wear the full suit - minimal make up and natural but neat hair - short, neat fingernails - a sensible (i really hate this word but can't think of another) bag - guys: really good pants that fit well and are long enough - if wearing a shirt: iron it to perfection
PS: an extra tip: wear something that you are sure is not going to fall apart/unravel on you at the crucial moment- something that happened to my top the minute I was going to step into the interview room... not a good start but we had a laugh
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What is Appropriate Attire? « Reply #3 on Jun 8, 2007, 4:32pm »
For guys:
Shoes which can be, and are, polished. Sock colour matches shoe colour. Long trousers. Long sleeve shirt. Tie. Coat/Jacket is not necessary. Suit is not necessary. If you want to wear one, the coat/jacket can be a different colour from the trousers. Qld: no need for coat. Syd: climate is better suited to wearing a coat.
Re: Lights! Models! Guest List! What to Wear... « Reply #4 on Jun 8, 2007, 4:38pm »
2 points:
1) I would definately suggest wearing a suit, because even if people aren't meant to they form a subconcious impression of you. If you don't wear a suit, quite simply, you don't look as professional. You don't look as serious. I know there are always exceptions to the rules, but you want to start off on your best foot right?
2) Wear a nice tailored suit. A great fitting, stylish suit is perhaps one of the best things anyone can wear. A poorly fitting, ugly suit is one of the worst. I say be prepared to spend on your suit, because its not like it will ever really go out of fashion. Its better to have one great suit, then 2 or 3 worse suits. And unfortunately with suits price seems to correlate with how nice they are. OH and make you all get your suits tailored at the time of purchase or after, because fit is the most important part to a good suit.
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Re: Lights! Models! Guest List! What to Wear... « Reply #5 on Jun 8, 2007, 4:41pm »
Have an option up your sleeve if the weather turns on you. On the day I interviewed, it was a hot, humid, sticky Sydney day - hotter than I had bargained for. Fortunately, I had clothes that adapted well to the weather - more than you can say for some poor applicants who arrived with much heavier clothing, which made them decidedly uncomfortable. And on that note: deodorant. Use it, and be aware of sweat marks under your arms (and back, and chest, and wherever else you might get visibly soggy).
And for what it's worth, I broke the "closed in shoes" rule, because it was bloody hot.
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Re: Lights! Models! Guest List! What to Wear... « Reply #6 on Jun 8, 2007, 5:14pm »
OoooOo my area of speciality! I think what you wear is exceedingly important.
You definitely need to be comfortable, so wear something that is vaguely in the realm of what you'd usually wear, unless you usually wear hideous clothes. I also think you need to buy something new for the occasion, because new things make you look and feel fabulous and you'll exude an aura of confidence and intelligence.
You also need to look like you've made an effort, because if it looks like you couldn't be bothered getting dressed for the interview it will also look like you can't be bothered studying med.
Girls and guys: 1. DON'T wear a suit. Doctors don't even wear suits. You're not going for a job in a bank. You need to look relaxed and approachable. 2. DON'T wear polyester or nylon. You'll sweat like a pig and you'll stink. Wear wool or cotton. 3. Make sure your shoes are in good condition (You can always tell a man by his shoes). Please please please guys do not wear your school shoes that you've been wearing as your "good shoes" ever since leaving school 8 years ago. 4. Please no black pants, they are soooooo boring. Contrary to popular belief, they do not go with everything! 5. Have something versatile in case of hot or cold weather. 6. Buy your outfit at least a week before the interview. You don't want any last minute "disaster" purchases. 7. No jeans 8. Only wear baby blue if you have blonde hair and/or blue eyes. Looks rubbish on everyone else.
Girls: 1) Do not wear leggings! 2) Do not wear ultra short skirts - slightly above the knee is acceptable. 3) PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE don't get fake nails for the ocassion. They are low class, putrid and they'll make you look like you're too busy worried about your nails to ever get your hands dirty. 4) Also, no fake tans as they'll also make you look common. 5) Do not wear anything that has been purchased from Valleygirl or Supre. Rule: If it cost under $20, it looks it too! 6) Don't wear read lipstick - it has a tendancy to get on your teeth. You don't want to look like you're more interested in sucking a patient's blood than curing them. 7) I don't think a little bit of cleavage ever hurts - but nothing indecent (get your mother's opinion on this). 8) Heels = v. bad idea. Too much potential for disaster. I'm going to wear ballet flats.
I, myself, am definitely going to look divine. I have not yet planned my outfit, but I'm very much looking forward to it. I think an ideal outfit for a girl would be a nice 1960s style pinafore dress - and you can wear a jumper or a nice short sleeved blouse underneath, depending on the weather. Nice pair on patterned tights and ballet flats in contrasting colour would also look gorgeous. Cue and Veronika Maine are good places to shop for conservative yet interesting clothes.
Guys: a good outfit would be a nice pair of grey or brown pinstripe pants, a patterned collared shirt (no tie), or polo shirt and a wool jumper or (preferably) cardigan. Very doctoresque, yet also chic. Ben Sherman is excellent shop for interview clothes.
Arrghh I have so much to say on this extremely poignant topic. Sadly, have to go to work now, though.
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Re: Lights! Models! Guest List! What to Wear... « Reply #7 on Jun 8, 2007, 5:22pm »
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Girls and guys: 1. DON'T wear a suit. Doctors don't even wear suits. You're not going for a job in a bank. You need to look relaxed and approachable.
What makes you think this? I've seen plenty of doctors who wear suits. I think you're thinking of doctors working the wards, rather than the consultants in their offices.
I was told by the ex-head of medical admissions at my uni that males should wear suits. I will be listening to him.
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Re: Lights! Models! Guest List! What to Wear... « Reply #8 on Jun 8, 2007, 5:24pm »
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Guys: a good outfit would be a nice pair of grey or brown pinstripe pants, a patterned collared shirt (no tie), or polo shirt and a wool jumper or (preferably) cardigan. Very doctoresque, yet also chic.
Oh, Lord. I think if any guy turned up to work wearing that sort of librarian ensemble, the orthopods would drag him away and beat him up in the toilets for being a nancy boy. Ninety five percent of male applicants wear suits, with or without jackets (depending on the weather). If you can carry off Beatrix's suggestion, go for it - but if you can't, go with the suit.
An aside: for those of us sitting for post graduate College exams, we are expected to wear our "good doctor clothes" when presenting for our vivas. This is when the suits come out - whilst they are not identified as "everyday" wear for most, suits seems to be the default for dressing to impress in the medical fraternity.
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Re: Lights! Models! Guest List! What to Wear... « Reply #11 on Jun 8, 2007, 6:07pm »
As well as wearing something appropriate. Make sure what you are wearing makes you feel confident. There is nothing worse than showing up feeling nervous as it is, and worrying about what you look like. Personally, I wore black pants, a nice collared shirt, minimal jewellery (silver chain and watch) and minimal makeup (lipgloss, little bit of concealer etc)- I am a bit anti make-up person though
Sorry Beatrix, but I would thoroughly recommend that guys do NOT wear polo shirts. Polo shirts etc are ok for undergrad med interviews but for this one you really need to pull out the shirt and tie.
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Re: Lights! Models! Guest List! What to Wear... « Reply #12 on Jun 8, 2007, 7:38pm »
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So what is Chinaska going to wear to her viva?
Ha! No vivas for me yet - I just get to do bulldogging duties in my spare time, to watch my more senior colleagues suffer in their suits! I must admit, however, to keeping an eye on the shops for suits - should an appropriate outfit catch my eye, I'm likely to pick it up now so I don't have to worry about it when I am in full-on swot mode.
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Re: Lights! Models! Guest List! What to Wear... « Reply #14 on Jun 8, 2007, 8:06pm »
To suit or not to suit.. hmmmm..... That is the question. The suit sounds good, will Roger David suffice? I'm a little broke to go for the whole tailored suit, or can you get the RD tailored???
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Re: Lights! Models! Guest List! What to Wear... « Reply #15 on Jun 8, 2007, 9:33pm »
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To suit or not to suit.. hmmmm..... That is the question. The suit sounds good, will Roger David suffice? I'm a little broke to go for the whole tailored suit, or can you get the RD tailored???
yuck yuck yuck. Nothing worse than a $200 washable suit.
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Re: Lights! Models! Guest List! What to Wear... « Reply #16 on Jun 8, 2007, 9:41pm »
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To suit or not to suit.. hmmmm..... That is the question. The suit sounds good, will Roger David suffice? I'm a little broke to go for the whole tailored suit, or can you get the RD tailored???
yuck yuck yuck. Nothing worse than a $200 washable suit.
...Except not being able to afford any better. You can only make do with what you can afford!
Re: Lights! Models! Guest List! What to Wear... « Reply #17 on Jun 8, 2007, 10:16pm »
as i work in the menswear department at country road, i thought i might give my two cents.
I'm applying for UQ med, and i know the weather is going to be ridiculous. brisbane is so weird right now so who knows if its going to be cold when the interviews roll around. regardless of the temperature, i think all guys should wear a suit. correct me if im wrong, but i reckon the interviews will take place in air conditioned rooms. if its too hot, take off your jacket!! you'll still look awesome, so long as you chose your shirt and tie right.
There is nothing that makes a chubby, skinny or stupid person look more smart, suave and confident than a sharp suit.
The only real question is, what colour suit? i reckon charcoal, but if you cant afford a nice suit, go black- a cheap black suit looks much better than a cheap charcoal suit. if you can do pinstripe, do pinstripe (but thick pinstripes (i.e. chalk stripe) will make you look like you think you are a CEO of some international company). a common misconception is that everyone can do pinstripes. also, if you can afford it, (and if you cant, take out a loan), get a wool suit. when the fluoro lights of the interview room shine off your polyester suit, it will look creepy.
and make sure you wear a belt. dont wear suspenders, and dont walk in without leather around your waist. you will look silly.
Now, the other only real question is what kind of tie. Ties that are mostly red are intimidating. they are aggressive- young gun barristers wear red ties, not scared little med hopefuls. Blue ties are the way. they are soothing and self confident, and if worn with a nice charcoal suit, will look awesome.
wear a deep, rich coloured tie that brings out the colour in your eyes, hair, suit or shirt. make sure it will look good if your jacket is off or on. do not wear a tie made out of anything but silk.
striped shirt and spotted tie (or vice versa), contrary to popular belief, can work, and can look good. it probably doesnt. DONT TRY IT.
make sure your shoes match your clothes. make sure your shoes are polished make sure your shoes are made of leather.
if your pants are too long, go to a tailor; you will look silly if you dont. also, wear pants that fit, please. do not wear pants hanging off your butt so that you look like a penguin. this is not high school, or a hip hop gig.
and finally, tuck your shirt in!!!!! here is the key to tell how far it should be tucked in: firstly, put your shirt on, then pull your pants to the desired level and fasten them, so that your shirt is tucked in fully. next, reach out your arms and move them 90 degrees to your right. then 90 degrees to your left. done.
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Re: Lights! Models! Guest List! What to Wear... « Reply #18 on Jun 8, 2007, 10:23pm »
Let me fill you in on the glamorous outfit I wore to the USyd Med interview last year:
* Black pants with pin-stripes, bought on sale from Target. It was a couple of months old when I wore it to the interview, I think... * Grey fitted business shirt by Kenji Urban, bought on sale from Myer. This was a good year and a bit old when I wore it to the interview. It had a few nasty spots of red on it, from when I accidently washed it with bleach. It also had a fair bit of synthetic material in it, so I was proudly showing some big-@ss axillary sweat patches. * Lighter grey tie. About 4 years old. * Black socks, pulled up to the knee. * Black leather shoes (the slip on type, without laces), with a shiny buckle that isn't a buckle - more for show. Was a good year and a bit old when I wore it to the interview.
Other male candidates that were interviewing that same day wore suits, and that made me feel very nervous, insecure and self-conscious. There I was, looking like a high-school student who had just stepped off the bus in his school uniform, and here are these other guys who were very professional and polished... They looked like professional stock-brokers...
Anyway, long story short, the above was what I wore to the interview, and despite my anxiety attack over how under-dressed I was, I put it aside and quickly got over it... What matters more is what you say at the interview, as opposed to what you're wearing...
Just as an aside, I haven't seen any of the other male candidates interviewing that same day as me in med school.
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Re: Lights! Models! Guest List! What to Wear... « Reply #20 on Jun 8, 2007, 10:44pm »
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Just as an aside, I haven't seen any of the other male candidates interviewing that same day as me in med school.
They are probably not wearing their suits to lectures. It is worthwhile advice, Moo. You can be clean, well-groomed, smell nice and smile without spending heaps of money. I would not encourage anyone to buy an Armani suit for an interview.
Re: Lights! Models! Guest List! What to Wear... « Reply #21 on Jun 8, 2007, 10:48pm »
Thanks Mooing. Very refreshing!
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Let me fill you in on the glamorous outfit I wore to the USyd Med interview last year:
* Black pants with pin-stripes, bought on sale from Target. It was a couple of months old when I wore it to the interview, I think... * Grey fitted business shirt by Kenji Urban, bought on sale from Myer. This was a good year and a bit old when I wore it to the interview. It had a few nasty spots of red on it, from when I accidently washed it with bleach. It also had a fair bit of synthetic material in it, so I was proudly showing some big-@ss axillary sweat patches. * Lighter grey tie. About 4 years old. * Black socks, pulled up to the knee. * Black leather shoes (the slip on type, without laces), with a shiny buckle that isn't a buckle - more for show. Was a good year and a bit old when I wore it to the interview.
Other male candidates that were interviewing that same day wore suits, and that made me feel very nervous, insecure and self-conscious. There I was, looking like a high-school student who had just stepped off the bus in his school uniform, and here are these other guys who were very professional and polished... They looked like professional stock-brokers...
Anyway, long story short, the above was what I wore to the interview, and despite my anxiety attack over how under-dressed I was, I put it aside and quickly got over it... What matters more is what you say at the interview, as opposed to what you're wearing...
Just as an aside, I haven't seen any of the other male candidates interviewing that same day as me in med school.
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Re: Lights! Models! Guest List! What to Wear... « Reply #25 on Jun 9, 2007, 3:36am »
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Just as an aside, I haven't seen any of the other male candidates interviewing that same day as me in med school.
They are probably not wearing their suits to lectures. It is worthwhile advice, Moo. You can be clean, well-groomed, smell nice and smile without spending heaps of money. I would not encourage anyone to buy an Armani suit for an interview.
I totally agree with WB! And I also believe that I could pull off the Roger David suit As Chinaski said, iit's what you can afford
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Re: Lights! Models! Guest List! What to Wear... « Reply #28 on Jun 9, 2007, 10:20am »
Wouldn't have a clue how much a decent tie usually costs, so don't have a gauge as to how exxy these ones are in comparison. Silk anything always costs more. The way I see it, if you've got a thing for ties, you're more likely to splash out on them, regardless of the relative value. Similarly, I have a thing for lingerie, and hencely pay atrocious prices for frippery. Only difference is that you can't show the lingerie off to impress in an interview (or can you?).
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Re: Lights! Models! Guest List! What to Wear... « Reply #29 on Jun 9, 2007, 10:40am »
Just a while ago, Roger David had a two ties for $30 promotion but if you just bought one tie, you'd have to pay the full price of $49.95 so obviously I bought 4
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