CAn i wear a dress to a college interview?

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<p>I have an interview with Pomona College in Claremont, California and was wondering if i could wear a sundress? The dress is just above my knees. It looks sort of like this <a href=“http://img.shopstyle.com/uim/y2009/d104/5e/5e74aa4489b292c90fc6032566d300d6.jpg[/url]”>http://img.shopstyle.com/uim/y2009/d104/5e/5e74aa4489b292c90fc6032566d300d6.jpg&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Hmmmm… I don’t know. It’s a tad risky. Do you have a little cardigan you could wear over it just for the interview??? If you were my daughter, that’s what I would tell her to do… :-)</p>

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<p>^ That’s what I was gonna say.</p>

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<p>I think sleeves are better. As opposed to none, I mean, not to a cardigan.</p>

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<p>As to the general question in the topic, can you wear a dress to an interview, the answer is yes as long as you are female. As to the sundress, I don’t really see a problem with it (these interviews are generally very informal) but as noted above, many would lean toward being a little more conservative.</p>

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<p>it’s a pretty dress :slight_smile:
but the thing is, it seems to be a tad low cut…</p>

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<p>wear two dresses</p>

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<p>If it’s that low cut, wear a white camisole underneath it. I’m also jumping on the cardigan bandwagon. :slight_smile: If it’s yellow, depending on your complexion, you could wear like a brown or a navy (I would go with navy) cardigan.</p>

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<p>That’s too revealing. Find something more conservative.</p>

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<p>or find something even more revealing
gotta work to get that admission</p>

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<p>actually it depends on how good looking you are
wouldn’t want this to backfire</p>

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<p>^ LOL.</p>

<p>And I’d say yes, to the cardigan thing too. But if it’s as hot wherever you are as it is in NY right now, a dress should be fine. It’s hard to be conservative when it’s 100 degrees outside. >_></p>

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<p>Anyone can be conservative for 30 minutes. Just put the cardigan on when you go inside for the interview… I live in California. It will be hot in Claremont, but she can tough it out! haha</p>

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<p>Think a little more “job interview” and a little less “summer vac.” I know it’s California, but . . .</p>

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<p>there’s probably AC inside so</p>

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<p>I’m quite shocked at some of these responses. Maybe I’m a bit old school, but why would you potentially jeopardize your admissions at all over something like interview attire, which you have complete control over?</p>

<p>The same goes for any interview, you should be dressing at the very least semi-formal attire. Wear a dark dress and more conservative dress. I would personally recommend a blouse and formal skirt. </p>

<p>Why you would want to wear a dress like that to an interview boggles my mind. This is your one chance you have to let the school know you and you should try to leave the best impression possible. If you are doing this just because you think it will look pretty, then it is pretty foolish. If you are a weak applicant without a great chance at acceptance, this might be a risk worth taking.</p>

<p>Quick anecdote:
When I went to interview for my research position, I dressed semi-formally and presented myself in a very elegant manner. I later found out this is one of the leaning factors in me getting this position. My P.I said something “I don’t understand why others didn’t dress up, its not like not shaking the interviewers hand, not introducing yourself, and not making eye contact when you are talking. These things may not relate to one’s qualifications at all, but it makes me question these people’s common sense.”</p>

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<p>Think “business attire” not “yay! summer!” I’d say nothing higher than a few inches above the knees for the dress. Try to shoot for at the knees. And at least short sleeves. As for shoes, I’d reccomend heels, even short ones. If you must, wear dressy flats. I’m speaking from my experience in Academic Decathlon for the speech and interview events.</p>

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<p>This looks like something you would wear to the beach, not to an interview.
Interview attire is usually something darker (navy blue, black, gray), and with sleeves. If you wear a skirt, it should be to the knees, and blouses/shirts should not be sleeveless.</p>

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<p>I think the dress is fine and the above posters are overreacting.</p>

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<p>Not unless you’re a girl.</p>