Embassy Dress Code?

[dazzler 0]

I know this might be a weird question, but what has everyone wore to their interviews etc? I know its not going to be formal but i suppose its good to make a good impression.

[Kazan' Tiger 1]

I have not heard this one. Personally, I think one should dress comfortably. But then I do not believe in "dressing to impress." I would want my fiancée to feel relaxed and at ease. Knowing my girl, she will probably wear nice slacks or a skirt and a bright coiourful blouse. But, certainly, no formal business attire.

[ddkm 0]

I know this might be a weird question, but what has everyone wore to their interviews etc? I know its not going to be formal but i suppose its good to make a good impression.

nope, no dress code!! Just go in whatever is comfortable, ie comfy clothes! the last 2 times i went (for other visas) i just wore trainers, jeans and t shirt

By the way, how did you get your interview so quickly?? And how did you find out your interview date??

[Dan and Lynne 0]

id say they dont really look at what your wearing...unless you turn up in a tweety pie outfit of course...everyone i noticed was casual...some too casual, like slouching dirty tracksuits. i was going to wear a suit...but after walking passed the embassy the day before i saw a suit was a bit over the top, also killing my heels on the way to the medical didnt help, so jeans, a top and trainers it was for me...i didnt notice any unusual looks for my choice of outfit...

go comfortable...you could be sat there all day. worrying about your outfit is only adding unneeded stress.

[pushbrk 12,824]

I have not heard this one. Personally, I think one should dress comfortably. But then I do not believe in "dressing to impress." I would want my fiancée to feel relaxed and at ease. Knowing my girl, she will probably wear nice slacks or a skirt and a bright coiourful blouse. But, certainly, no formal business attire.

Well, I don't know what "formal" business wear would be, unless you mean one's finest suit. That qualifies as "semi-formal".

I recommend a cut above what we might call "business casual" with the idea of both comfort and a positive impression, but it should be "daytime" attire, not "evening wear" or a "party dress". My wife bought a new dress for the interview. It's the same one she wore to church the first Sunday in the USA but she also likes to wear a nice skirt and blouse when she goes shopping on her day off work. She was most comfortable this way.

I think the "impress" should be more like impressing a business contact at lunch or dinner than impressing a date at a night club, regardless of gender.

As far as a dress "code" all the above is beyond any minimum requirements. I think the standards are pretty much , no shirt, no shoes, no service but that's probably not going to be the impression you want to give.

[Dan and Lynne 0]

I know this might be a weird question, but what has everyone wore to their interviews etc? I know its not going to be formal but i suppose its good to make a good impression.

nope, no dress code!! Just go in whatever is comfortable, ie comfy clothes! the last 2 times i went (for other visas) i just wore trainers, jeans and t shirt

By the way, how did you get your interview so quickly?? And how did you find out your interview date??

packet four has the interview date

[dazzler 0]

haha yeah i didnt mean getting dressed in full dinner part attire, i just didnt know if they frowned down up on jeans and sneakers etc.

I got my interview date so quick by hassling the embassy every chance i got, i called a bunch of times then finally got through to a woman who told me to e-mail a certain code. I told them how i had planned to get married on the 10th of january, then when i got home from work today there was a message on the machine from the embassy telling me my date.

Ive been shaking pretty much since i heard, got a hell of alot to sort out now.

[Kazan' Tiger 1]

You do delight in always trying to correct me, don't you? From my choice of the word "most" to the differences between formal and semi-formal attire and what "impress" means. But I think most people understood what I meant in this thread.

I have not heard this one. Personally, I think one should dress comfortably. But then I do not believe in "dressing to impress." I would want my fiancée to feel relaxed and at ease. Knowing my girl, she will probably wear nice slacks or a skirt and a bright coiourful blouse. But, certainly, no formal business attire.

Well, I don't know what "formal" business wear would be, unless you mean one's finest suit. That qualifies as "semi-formal".

I recommend a cut above what we might call "business casual" with the idea of both comfort and a positive impression, but it should be "daytime" attire, not "evening wear" or a "party dress". My wife bought a new dress for the interview. It's the same one she wore to church the first Sunday in the USA but she also likes to wear a nice skirt and blouse when she goes shopping on her day off work. She was most comfortable this way.

I think the "impress" should be more like impressing a business contact at lunch or dinner than impressing a date at a night club, regardless of gender.

As far as a dress "code" all the above is beyond any minimum requirements. I think the standards are pretty much , no shirt, no shoes, no service but that's probably not going to be the impression you want to give.

[Mags 112]

The London Embassy actually requires that the ladies wear a full evening gown, preferred colours are fushia pink or colbalt blue. Men are required to wear a top hat and tails with cravats optional. Don't try to hide your mobile phone in the top hat, security are pretty savvy when it comes to checking everywhere.

Seriously, it doesn't matter. IMO, don't turn up looking too scruffy, but I know the London embassy actually doesn't care. I wore jeans, boots and a sweatshirt. Dress according to the weather too as you might be waiting outside for a little while.

Edited December 27, 2007 by Mags

[Kazan' Tiger 1]

I understand a full evening gown would be formal so, would a half evening gown be semi-formal attire since semi=half? Oops, no, I guess that's not possible as a gown must be long! I really need to read that dictionary more!

The London Embassy actually requires that the ladies wear a full evening gown, preferred colours are fushia pink or colbalt blue. Men are required to wear a top hat and tails with cravats optional. Don't try to hide your mobile phone in the top hat, security are pretty savvy when it comes to checking everywhere.

Seriously, it doesn't matter. IMO, don't turn up looking too scruffy, but I know the London embassy actually doesn't care. I wore jeans, boots and a sweatshirt. Dress according to the weather too as you might be waiting outside for a little while.

[dazzler 0]

Phew! I'm glad the cravats are optional

The London Embassy actually requires that the ladies wear a full evening gown, preferred colours are fushia pink or colbalt blue. Men are required to wear a top hat and tails with cravats optional. Don't try to hide your mobile phone in the top hat, security are pretty savvy when it comes to checking everywhere.

Seriously, it doesn't matter. IMO, don't turn up looking too scruffy, but I know the London embassy actually doesn't care. I wore jeans, boots and a sweatshirt. Dress according to the weather too as you might be waiting outside for a little while.

[Kazan' Tiger 1]

I think I'll order some cravats instead of the French fries next time.

Phew! I'm glad the cravats are optional

[pushbrk 12,824]

You do delight in always trying to correct me, don't you? From my choice of the word "most" to the differences between formal and semi-formal attire and what "impress" means. But I think most people understood what I meant in this thread.

No, not only do I not enjoy it but it's not about you. My goal is for all (I'll settle for as many as possible.) to understand clearly, not simply for most to probably understand. I'm interested in them understanding what I mean. I'll let you be concerned about what you mean.

Additional information and variations in opinion are not personal.

[Kazan' Tiger 1]

Last time I looked we are all adults on this forum, not kiddies in a classroom. (Although, sometimes we act like it!) A simple addition of "I would suggest business casual", instead of getting into the precise meaning of formal and semi-formal, in an effort to set me straight, would have been less offensive. I've actually attended a school or two, you know!

You do delight in always trying to correct me, don't you? From my choice of the word "most" to the differences between formal and semi-formal attire and what "impress" means. But I think most people understood what I meant in this thread.

No, not only do I not enjoy it but it's not about you. My goal is for all (I'll settle for as many as possible.) to understand clearly, not simply for most to probably understand. I'm interested in them understanding what I mean. I'll let you be concerned about what you mean.

Additional information and variations in opinion are not personal.

[JVKn'CVO 11]

Last time I looked we are all adults on this forum, not kiddies in a classroom. (Although, sometimes we act like it!) A simple addition of "I would suggest business casual", instead of getting into the precise meaning of formal and semi-formal, in an effort to set me straight, would have been less offensive. I've actually attended a school or two, you know!

You do delight in always trying to correct me, don't you? From my choice of the word "most" to the differences between formal and semi-formal attire and what "impress" means. But I think most people understood what I meant in this thread.

No, not only do I not enjoy it but it's not about you. My goal is for all (I'll settle for as many as possible.) to understand clearly, not simply for most to probably understand. I'm interested in them understanding what I mean. I'll let you be concerned about what you mean.

Additional information and variations in opinion are not personal.

Kazan, pushbrk is one of the oldest and most knowledgeable members of this forum. I have not seen one post of yours that was of any help whatsoever, you only post "personal opinions" and never facts. So my thoughts to you is...we have 2 ears and 1 mouth...so we listen double as much as we say.

Saludos,

Caro

Edited December 27, 2007 by JVKn'CVO