Interview attire?

[churipu 4]

I repeat: Do you really want to take a chance on NOT scoring possible points because you "hate ties" or "no one else will be wearing one" or other excuse? Go in wearing a tie, and if you feel drastically out of place, take it off and open the collar button. It's the same principle as being invited to a party when you're uncertain about the dress code -- if you dress a bit "more" than may be necessary, you can dress down readily once you arrive.

I really don't think the IO gives you"points" for the way you dress in this particular occasion...the focus of the matter is on far more important matters. You surely can't be denied because you're dressed too casual or too dressy for all that matters, hence wear what you feel comfortable with. I was just stating my personal opinion, which I stick to...I think tie/suit is a bit too much, then again what I think doesn't mean anything.

[kmineo 0]

I think a suit is overboard personally, unless you are coming from work and typically wear a suit. I think you also have to be worried if you dress up too much, they might get the impression that something is wrong, and they are trying to cover up for something. The most I would do is a tie, when my wife goes in I will probably just wear slacks and a work shirt. I think going for the interview for her GC in London, I wore jeans and my motorcycle jacket. The IOs could have cared less. It is mainly if you have all you i's dotted and t's crossed.

[tammiandtom 0]

When I went for my interview at the Cleveland location, all the men that were waiting to be interviewed (4) did not wear ties or jackets. Some of them were actually sloppy IMO. I think you want to portrait the right image: not too casual but not too dressy either. As other suggested a nice pair of pants ( no jeans) and a nice shirt should do it. Also, as an FYI, IMO some of the officers looked too casual so a suit or tie could be a tad too formal but whatever your hubby feels comfortable with.

I'm asking because last time we were at the Cleveland office to get Tom's stamp, we were in jeans and looked like scruffs but everyone else in the waiting room was really dressed up (all the guys I saw had suits on). I can't remember what we wore to the AOS interview.

[Waiting4GC 0]

When I went for my interview at the Cleveland location, all the men that were waiting to be interviewed (4) did not wear ties or jackets. Some of them were actually sloppy IMO. I think you want to portrait the right image: not too casual but not too dressy either. As other suggested a nice pair of pants ( no jeans) and a nice shirt should do it. Also, as an FYI, IMO some of the officers looked too casual so a suit or tie could be a tad too formal but whatever your hubby feels comfortable with.

I'm asking because last time we were at the Cleveland office to get Tom's stamp, we were in jeans and looked like scruffs but everyone else in the waiting room was really dressed up (all the guys I saw had suits on). I can't remember what we wore to the AOS interview.

Now that I remember there were some people wearing suits but they looked to be the lawyers going with their clients as they were explaining how things were going to go down to the people sitting next to them. Business Casual should do for the interview.

[NickD 203]

Last time, had to remove my belt, what's next, shoes? That is embarrassing for me as my mom never taught me how to tie my shoes, so have to ask someone for help. Then what is next after shoes, belts, jackets? Pants, shirts, and underwear? Maybe the most suitable attire is just to walk in naked.