Interview at a coffee shop... what do I wear?!

vadalium92
Mon, 19 Oct 2015 03:40:56 +0000

Hi,

I have my first college interview coming up in a few days, and while I’ve practiced and practiced and prepared as much as possible, I now realize I have no idea what to wear.

My interview ( off-campus with an alum) will be at a local Peet’s Coffee near my home. From reading other forums, I hear that being slightly formal is expected (but not too over-the-top). But since my interview is at a coffee shop, is that still the case? I don’t care so much about fitting in the coffee shop, but more about dressing appropriately for the interview. Is it normal for people to be slightly overdressed given the location but right on par for the interview?

Thanks in advance.