<p>Hi Oldtimey! I love the suggestions above, Everyone! I agree that it’s most important to wear something you can feel confident and comfortable in. I’d suggest watching a few episodes of What Not To Wear or How do I Look. Just seeing the outfits they put together and how the clothes (hair and makeup, too) change the woman undergoing a makeover, helps you figure out what might work for you. A really important thing, of course, is to find something that fits you well and flatters your figure type. It’s also good to choose the colors that work with your complexion, etc. I can certainly relate the the wider toe-box issue for older women! Maybe we need to start our own shoe company! Ha! At any rate, if you are picking out a new outfit to interview in, don’t buy anything unless you love it and it makes you feel beautiful! Also, it’s well worth all of the trying on to find the right outfit. Best wishes for a successful interview!</p>
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<p>There are things that glue to the inside back of the heel – they’re shaped like semi circles and stick to the back inside of the shoe. Usually made of corduroy or suede, and they make the shoe a teeny bit shorter and much less slippery at the heel. I buy them at my local chain drugstore.</p>
<p>Very Happy - That’s what I am talking about - not cushions that go underneath the heel but that are glued to the inside of the back of the shoe. The back of a shoe is ordinarily shaped so that it cups your heel, but when I put those glue-on inserts in, I lose the “cupped” effect of the back of the shoe and the $%^@ shoe still slips off.</p>
<p>Yuck I’m interviewing these days and while I don’t mind interviewing I do mind being in my 50s and interviewing. I agree and say you need to wear what feels comfortable for you. I agree to stay away from the day-glo Hilary suits. Find a suit (pants or skirt) that fits well in a neutral color with a current cut. I actually found a sweet swing jacket with 3/4 sleeves for spring that I’ll wear with a solid color skirt in lieu of a suit look that I worse during Jan/Feb winter months. The executive consultant I worked with also said if a skirt the nylons should be sheer and very, very neutral. I wore boots, but now that spring is in the air I’ll have to go to nylons. Blouse or lightweight turtleneck sweater that covers the neck (definitely my age defining body part). If jewelry one bold piece or subtle classic pieces. Good haircut and color, nails neutral. Shoes that are current. I happen to be very tall so I actually wear flats or kitten heels with “pointy” toes although I would rather be wearing Born’s or clogs, but you gotta do what you gotta do for an interview. She also said a big enough purse to hold everything in one bag or a purse and a portfolio…so no purse + briefcase according to her. My advice is to invest in an outfit that makes you feel absolutely great because yes, it’s a confidence booster.</p>
<p>oldtimeyfan, I’m surprised. They work for me.:eek:</p>
<p>we’re not supposed to wear hose anymore!!! I guess I missed that memo…</p>
<p>Orchestramom…I was told that it instantly “dates” you…that the young-uns don’t wear nylons. When I heard that I didn’t believe it so I took it to my lunch bunch of us mature women and we all started looking arouond our respective offices at the young-uns and yup they don’t wear nylons.</p>
<p>Well, you have to wear either nylons (nylons?? I think we mean pantyhose) or tights unless you want to have bare legs, and for most of us that’s not an option. This is one of the reasons I’ve worn pants suits on all my interviews lately.</p>
<p>I agree! It is a stockingless world out there! I usually wear pants all the time now, but it is fun to wear a skirt or dress once in a while, particularly at this time of the year. I’ve found that using some “leg makeup” helps to cover up flaws. I don’t need it all over, just on some spider veins. It blends in pretty well and makes my legs look better. Try your local pharmacy.</p>
<p>I thought the “no hose” was a west coast thing. Or did it spread across the country? (And thank goodness, no more keeping extra hose in your desk drawer…)</p>
<p>I guess I will just have to stay dated then. I go with bare legs in the summer, sure, with linen and more casual clothes, and even in the office. But the rest of the year (especially here in the great Northeast!) I really like the way that very nice, sheer (expensive!) p-hose make my legs look and feel. Call me an old fogey…;)</p>
<p>I confess…I still wear slips occasionally, too. I guess there’s no hope for me, fashion-wise.</p>
<p>Yes, tonight I have a date, wearing a dress, but no hose. I think I will put makeup on the mosquito bites though…</p>
<p>My 19 and 21 year old have never worn panty hose. Not even when they dressed up in high school. I don’t understand it - they have more courage than I.</p>
<p>@Battlo - that was excellent advice.</p>
<p>@UCDAlum82 - Have fun! I am really excited for you. btw - did you tell your kids? are they ok with it?</p>
<p>Orchestramom, I’m having difficulty giving up slips and mine are getting pretty ratty. And you cannot find a “normal” slip anymore. I bought one recently that was this stretchy little thing and by the end of the work day is had escaped my skirt and was somewhere north of my belly button! I guess if the young-uns don’t wear hose they don’t generate static and hence don’t need real slips either.</p>
<p>My D has worn a half slip but never nylons. Sometimes a skirt can be too sheer.</p>
<p>It really is a good idea to “update” your look if you haven’t changed your style in 10 years! It’s also a lot of fun and energizing. I got a brand new haircut recently and everyone told me it took 10 years off.</p>
<p>One last suggestion:
No perfume, or scented body lotion
No/neutral smell is best
Or if you must-a subtle clean soapy waft</p>
<p>The less-than-perfect leg problem isn’t the only reason I object to bare legs. I hate the way my feet feel in dress shoes–Maybe I have sweaty feet, can’t really identify the issue. I’ll often wear ‘footies’ with flats, or–shudder–knee highs!</p>
<p>The no-pantyhose look is fine for young women who have no veins or blemishes on their legs, and it looks really terrific for those who tan. As one of Irish heritage with pale, untannable skin that shows every vein and blemish, my legs look awful without pantyhose. For job interviews, unless you are a young woman with tanned legs (and even then I’m not sure), not wearing pantyhose is rather unprofessional-looking. The no-pantyhose look has even gone to excessive length in the Talbots catalogue - one that came out this winter included a photo of a middle-aged model modeling a knee-length skirted flannel suit without pantyhose, and frankly, her legs would have benefitted from pantyhose. I kept staring at the photo wondering, is this supposed to be attractive?</p>
<p>I do get the no-hose thing, but in a seriously cold climate during the winter time, I think it would look incredibly stupid to wear a heavy wool skirted suit and bare legs.</p>