Job Interview Questions: Would it be acceptable to wear a simple black professional dress with a blazer to a job interview?

Would a simple black knee length dress, professional blazer, pantyhose, and black pumps be ok for a job interview? I seriously hate wearing pants suits and skirt suits aren't much better. I think I'd feel more comfy in a dress.

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I think it would give a great impression!

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• You might not want to hear this, but a skirt suit would be the best way to go.
  
  Always err on the side of what is guaranteed to be acceptable. Standards of attire vary from employer to employer. If the job comes down to you and one other person, you wouldn't want to lose the offer just because the other person was "better dressed." You don't want to leave anything to chance.
  
  Wait until you are actually hired before you start experimenting with your outfits. Once you are "in," most employers offer leeway as to what their staff can wear. You can also speak to your coworkers about what is appropriate. However, interviewing isn't the time to be adventurous with the wardrobe.
  
  Good luck with the interview.
  
  :-) Nohealani


• I agree with Nohealani. Although this sounds very nice and professional to me, you don't really want to leave anything to chance. Going with a skirt suit maybe a safer option. Instead of thinking it as being uncomfortable, think of it as you won't have to worry about your attire being acceptable...it is. This should allow you to focus all your attention on giving a great interview.
  
  Good luck!


• Knee length is a good length, nice and professional. Make sure also to wear nude hosiery, or at least some sort of sheer hosiery. Opaque tights are not really professional looking at all. I don't know why they're so fashionable in general, when sheer hose are wayyyyyyyy better.