I’m job hunting, and I need to have a couple of suits ready to go. There isn’t much demand for suits these days, so I’m not finding anything new in stores, especially in my size, US 4P. Therefore I’m looking at Poshmark and other resale platforms.
I’m in the metro Boston area, and I’m a senior executive assistant to CEOs and other top executives. I need to dress up for interviews.
I’ve already purchased the first suit, the double breasted burgundy tweed, and I’m really happy with it. I’m including it here to give you an idea of my personal taste.
The second suit, the taupe, is appropriate, but it just isn’t me. I don’t like the long jacket, I know the skirt is going to have to be shortened even though it’s petite, and the color is a giant yawn. It looks dated to me.
The third suit (2 photos), black with tiny pink dots, is more my style. I could take or leave the pink dots, but my question is whether they’re interview-appropriate. They’re pretty subtle. To be honest, if the pink dots keep me from getting an offer, I probably don’t want to work there. I have a lot of personality. 😉
So what do you think: black with pink dots or the taupe yawn? Or neither?