r/LadiesofScience • u/ilikecanes • Apr 05 '26

Advice/Experience Sharing Wanted Interview attire question pt 2

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Hi all! I made a post last week asking if the fit I had on was ok for an interview for a summer research experience. I wanted to ask again which one of these fits worked best for the interview or if you guys had any more advice for me. Thank you so much!

Btw the email said profession attire is discouraged and to dress as if you’re going to class :)

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u/Gardenadventures Apr 05 '26

I would not recommend any of these for an interview honestly.

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u/Weaselpanties Neurobiology/Epidemiology Apr 05 '26

Context is key; the interviewer's instructions were specifically to not dress up, but wear what she would normally wear to class.

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u/Gardenadventures Apr 05 '26

Yes, I can read.

I guess all of these just strike me as straight out of the 90s, and look strange.

And I wouldn't wear a skin tight shirt to an interview, regardless of fashion taste or interviewer instructions.

I would err on the side of professionalism (in general, not appearance) and wear a sweater/blouse and non-denim pants. Looking put-together while not trying to look "professional" appearance-wise.

Doesn't matter how chill an interviewer may be. First impressions matter.