What to wear to the interview?

[cmoore25 4]

So, what are people wearing to the interview? Allan was planning on a nice pair of trousers and a sweater or button down shirt...but should be wearing a suit instead?

[Alex & Rachel 78]

No need to! A nice pair of trousers and a button down shirt sound absolutely fine. He may be more comfortable in them than a suit, anyway.

As I remember most people wore semi-casual clothes. I remember wearing jeans and a tank top (well, it was summer!) and not looking out of place.

[NY_BX 397]

So, what are people wearing to the interview? Allan was planning on a nice pair of trousers and a sweater or button down shirt...but should be wearing a suit instead?

I summarize it like this: What would he wear to meet your parents for the first time?

[ronluvme 10]

HI,

I LIKE THAT QUESTION,I SAW PEOPLE AT THE EMBASSY WEAR FORMAL CLOTHES,JUST AN EXAMPLE YOU WILL ATTEND FORMAL DINNER,NOT TOOOO MUCH FORMAL BUT SOMETHING COMPORTABLE AND NEAT,FOR WOMEN NOT SEXY CLOTHES,BUT ENOUGH TO GATHER RESPECT FROM CO AND SOME OTHER PEOPLE OUT THERE,

TELL YOU HUBBY GOOD LUCK AND BE PREPARED FOR THE BIG DAY AT EMBASSY

[Boiler 46,012]

Kilt?

[Chris921 13]

i wore a button up shirt and suit trousers and i felt over dressed,

[cmoore25 4]

Boiler - Lol lol lol I will tell him it's a requirement!!

[Kirsten UK 2]

I worn jeans. They aren't interested in what you're wearing in the slightest and from that tiny window you stand at can only see you from the chest up anyway!

[Robert&Karen 264]

Most of the world dressed better than the typical relaxed American (blue jeans and a t-shirt with a saying on it). I'd even say yes to the kilt. You want to show respect for the staff and have then see you as a person with honor and integrity. They will remember you if you wear a coat and tie. Maybe it is overkill, but what have you got to lose? Being remembered by the staff in a good way can't harm you and just maybe they will work your application first. Be someone they'd want to send to America.

[cmoore25 4]

aorobert - great advice! He is planning to "look smart" lol...that is, if we ever get an interview date!!

[Pooky 3,828]

Wear some clothes. That's a good start.

All kidding aside, it doesn't make much of a difference what you wear, as your face time is really just that - FACE time. More importantly, don't get coffee at the Starbucks near the Embassy - the caffeine buzz makes you look ridiculously nervous

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

At the time I had my AoS interview, I came directly from work as a sign twirler at Kentucky Fried Chicken and wore my chicken costume. I took the chicken head off when entering the building and straightened my hair and it all went pretty well.

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

At the time I had my AoS interview, I came directly from work as a sign twirler at Kentucky Fried Chicken and wore my chicken costume. I took the chicken head off when entering the building and straightened my hair and it all went pretty well.

Now that is something that would be remembered by the staff, not the guy in the business suit.

[cmoore25 4]

Lol a chicken suit!? Lol I bet the embassy people have some great stories from over the years!

[david'sgirl 134]

So, what are people wearing to the interview? Allan was planning on a nice pair of trousers and a sweater or button down shirt...but should be wearing a suit instead?

David wore jeans and a sweater. You interview at a booth which reminds me of the RMV. They really only see you from the chest up anyway.

At the time I had my AoS interview, I came directly from work as a sign twirler at Kentucky Fried Chicken and wore my chicken costume. I took the chicken head off when entering the building and straightened my hair and it all went pretty well.

That is hilarious!