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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 9:30 am
It completely depends on the company in question. But you cannot just go see what women are wearing because that still might not make it as interview outfits. I'd go with the pants unless it seems that a dress was required, then if I really wanted to work there (and maybe have to wear dresses ) I'd wear the pantyhose.
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Scooterrific
Member
07-08-2005
| Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 9:31 am
Oh ok Julie! Good luck Nic!!!
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 9:33 am
I did want to wear the dress, it's really nice. But I'm not going to wear pantyhose ... I'm like that. So pants it is. Wish me luck! 
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 9:46 am
Is the dress business casual? Or just casual? I wouldn't just wear a dress to an interview but would add a jacket to it. How long is the dress? If it's long enough you can wear kneehighs and pumps or a nice slingback.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 10:03 am
Actually, I disagree with Maris. I'm in southern California, and I NEVER wear nylons or <gasp!> pantyhose. Maris is a New Yawker; she's gonna have a completely different view. (I also wouldn't wear a pant suit unless it was a REAL conservative place!) Nick, I think ye old "it depends" works here... what position are you applying for, what is the company like (are they conservative?), what do most folks wear, and where in CA are you? Honestly, for what I do and for most of the companies for whom I work... well, suffice it to say that the guys were shorts and flip flops, and I've worn flip flops and wife-beaters to work (well, when I hadda go in to the office -- working from home takes care o' that issue!). Seriously, in southern California, if you wear nylons, you stand out like a sore thumb. If a developer (male) wears a tie to an interview, ditto. The secret is to look nice, and well-dressed, but not like you are dressing to interview. At least down here, in (not so sunny today) SoCal!
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 10:17 am
Costa .... my interview is in Davis California. I've worked there before, ultra-liberal, college town. I know when I get this job ... see how that works, lol ... I won't have to wear pantyhose to work. Mocha .... the dress is business casual. I'm wearing it to court next week so I think it's professional. I wear it with a thin black sweater and black sling backs. You girls have given me lot's to think about!!! 
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 10:18 am
Costa, what dahell is a wifebeater??? geezlouise
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 10:19 am
Vnicky, I agree with the casual chic pantsuit or blazer over a blouse and matching crisp slacks. GOOD LUCK WITH THE INTERVIEW! 
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 10:21 am
Oh that's right Cali is a whole different zone.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 10:31 am
Mame, a white muscle shirt
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Kaili
Member
08-31-2000
| Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 10:32 am
Wifebeater= white tank top (I always assume white...maybe it can be another color??)
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Rosie
Member
11-12-2003
| Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 10:34 am
You mean that we don't wear pantyhose, hats and gloves anymore?
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Kaili
Member
08-31-2000
| Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 10:36 am

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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 10:37 am
Ohhhhhhhh. duh. I thought it was a type of shoe. ROFL! Thanks for setting me straight. Oy! Offtopic, when I met dh he was so BUILT he wore muscle shirts and he was HOT HOT HOT. Okay, back to the regularly scheduled topic. Grin.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 11:28 am
Not only do we NOT wear pantyhose, gloves, and hats anymore, but we CAN wear white shoes after Labor Day! <snicker> Yeah, we are our own "zone" out here. Whenever I've worked for a company located in another state, it's been "interesting" to say the least. When I made my first trip out to our home office in Maryland, boy, was I in for a surprise. Everyone wore BLACK! And hello! I'm just a wee bit colorful, y'know? I'm so glad I'm working for a Bay Area company now... they are a bit more "dressed" than we are down here, but still quite casual (although, I still stand out with my colorful clothing and personality! <grin>). Nick, business casual? Davis? I'd definitely do the no nylons thing! Kaili, I have wifebeaters in pretty much every color, but multiples of white. They are great for layering, too! With each other in the summer, and under long sleeved tissue t's in the winter.
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 11:31 am
Nooo we still do not wear white shoes after Labor Day.
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 11:36 am
I am so off on fashion, lol.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 11:36 am
Oh yes we do! And most especially, in southern California! Hell, girl. We'll have 90 degree weather in October. I am so NOT gonna put on my stiletto boots when I'm still wearing summer clothes! 
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 11:51 am
Who said wear stiletto boots in the heat?? You wear winter white but not white. Again California is a whole different zone.
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Rosie
Member
11-12-2003
| Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 12:01 pm
LOL. I wear white tennis shoes year round and do not own any boots.
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 12:01 pm
Mocha ... there is no winter. For me it's closed toe shoes or open toe shoes, depending on the weather. Only in California! 
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Scooterrific
Member
07-08-2005
| Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 12:12 pm
LMAO...I wore wifebeaters to work last summer...no one said a thing! 
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 12:39 pm
Lol
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 1:06 pm
LOL, Scooter, so did I, but it was black, and I wore dark brown slacks, sling back pumps, and a really long beaded necklace, so it dressed it up nicely. Also, if one more person tells me to get a tan, I might just have to slap them. I don't tan, I don't want to be tan, I have no desire to be tan and I am tired of hearing I "need one". WHY do I need one? I like my pastey pale scottish skin that doesn't take a tan, looks orange under fake tan, and turns beat red if I don't use sunscreen. AND yes, I wear shorts in the summer, capris, and a skirt (blech) if I feel so inclined. Why is it that people feel the "need" to comment on my skin color? Boy howdy, if I were to say to someone, you need to "whiten" up, I'd lose my job.
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 1:14 pm
LOL Escapee ... I'm Portuguese and have the whitest legs. But I use lotion with a bronzer in it. It's gives me a little color just on my legs.
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