STYLETHREAD -- LET'S TALK SHOP!

I hate wearing skirt suits to interviews...I always wonder if I have to wear stockings or if the interviewer will wrinkle up her nose at my hose since I work in the entertainment business. I've only ever owned and interviewed in a pantsuit and it has served me well. I'd never say anyone looked down on my choice to wear pants.

I think your gray suit will be perfect in the fall/winter. I'd just wear it with jewel toned tops and colorful scarves to spice up the look a bit. I'd love a few Pucci or Pucci-esque scarves to wear to interviews.

I think I said this in poptart's thread, but the best option may be to go somewhere relatively fashion forward like BCBG and look at the suits there. I like suits that have pinstripes and subtle check/herringbone patterns and almost purchased a black/coral pinstripe BCBG suit that was funky but subtle enough.

hotcocoa, who is a graphic designer, wrote this article on dressing for interviews:

http://www.stylethread.com/features/Nov_features/whattowear_nov05.html

I am also in a somewhat creative role, as my creative background is utilized for reviews, etc.  Even though I am in a corporate atmosphere, I have some creative license and wear a lot of interesting accessories and pieces (jewelry, shoes, tights, bags, blouses, interesting cuts, fabrics, details, colors) - I don't wear the cookie cutter solid pants or skirt with matching jacket and a button down.