Evening fashionistas,
My friend has told me that even if I make a winning interview presentation, if I wear a brown pinstriped jacket with black trousers then I will not get the job. I, on the other hand, think that brown and black are a stunning colour combination and that I look quite lush in my outfit.
But, personal taste aside, I do not want to commit a serious fashion faux pas when a job I really want is at stake.
What should I do, oh wise ones?
I don't mind buying the trousers to go with the jacket and they are archaeologists so they must all love brown, I reckon. I just think it looks naff and I'd rather spend my time swotting up on archaeology and twentieth century British architecture for this "specialist knowledge" I must acquire for three days' time.
Waaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!
CJ
Founding Director, HY HA (Hot Young Historians in Archives)
17-May-06 at 1:18 pm | Permalink
Your friend is being harsh but fair. Black and brown isn’t the most aesthetic combo. Certainly, not in terms of two main items of clothing. That said, unsure what precidence your sartoria will feature in the requisite hierachy, given that it doesnae really sound like a job where you’ll have to be smart for work. Regardless, first impressions count for a lot.
If I were you, i’d go smart/casual with the Kate Middleton look. Brown pinstriped jacket, white shirt underneath, Very Smart Jeans, but preferably neutral trousers/khaki’s. No patch pockets. flat shoes. Not trainers. Fly/Tsubo style brown ones. Oh, tuck the shirt in and wear a brown belt.
How much of that do you have? Would that break the bank? You’ll do fabulous in anything though missus, i’m sure
17-May-06 at 1:19 pm | Permalink
HY HA – HA HA HA.
17-May-06 at 1:24 pm | Permalink
Just thinking, if you’re around Edinburgh, I have a black and grey striped stretchy Thomas Pink shirt that’s about a size too big for me. Think it would fit you no worries. Would look good with white t shirt, black trousers and shoes. If you want to borrow it, you can.
17-May-06 at 2:12 pm | Permalink
This website used to be good.
17-May-06 at 2:22 pm | Permalink
Brilliant advice thank you! I’m so rubbish at this sort of thing. Thanks for the offer, the interview’s in Ed but I’ll be going straight there from Glasgow.
Have a top weekend everyone.
17-May-06 at 2:23 pm | Permalink
>This website used to be good.
Really? Before I joined, eh?
17-May-06 at 3:21 pm | Permalink
This website used to be good > SHHT. This shit is important.
17-May-06 at 7:31 pm | Permalink
*splutter*
18-May-06 at 10:17 am | Permalink
Be nice, please. Both of you.
18-May-06 at 10:53 am | Permalink
Yes, poor CJ has 2 interviews and 2 final exams over the next 5 days
But, should I die, at least I will now look as harmonious as an Athenian red figure vase.
22-May-06 at 9:16 pm | Permalink
[Edit] Advice to self: never drink the day before a job interview, don't even think, it's only the day, I'll be sober by this evening and then I can study.