Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Interview Outfit

So, if I've not shared this before, I'm a stay-at-home mom and haven't held a 'job' in over 6 years. I've been applying on and off over the past couple of years, mostly to part-time entry-level service positions. I've not once got an interview, though I could have put more effort in. Well, I finally got a positive response on a seasonal sales position that I'd applied for at a store four blocks from where I live! I went for the interview today, and they let me know they wanted me to work there at the end of it. Yay for me! I was ridiculously nervous, but then I'm afraid of many things ;). I did have a lot of fun, however, putting together an outfit for the interview (and the interview wasn't bad at all!). 


I chose a thrifted look, but also a look that I think is creative and stylish! I chose this thrifted/refashioned homemade dress, a thrifted cropped cardigan worn over the top, thrifted bangles in black and gold, and thrifted booties. The tights and earrings were not thrifted. All told, this look cost around $25. The cheapest piece? Those booties at a whopping $2!


I love to twirl in this dress! And I'm loving this piece for fall, layered with cardigans, tights, boots, and soon, scarves. We had a warmer day, so this look didn't require an extra jacket.


My favorite gold bangles...I think I choose them over any other piece when I want a little sparkle while keeping it minimalist. The black one I bought, put it in my purse, then forgot about it for several weeks! May need to clean my purse out more often...


Here's to getting back into the workforce (though I feel I'm just dipping my toes in the water), and getting to wear clothes that normally hang sadly in my closet!


Oh, and lots of work looks to come! :)

Peace,
Andrea

10 comments:

  1. You look beautiful! You're such an inspiration to people who would poo poo thrifted clothes. Very stylish, chic, gorgeous! :D

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    1. Thank you, Terra! I appreciate it so much :) No apologizing for thrifting, here!!!

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  2. Very glamorous! I think what makes this outfit great is the skirt and it's colours (glad it's not black!)

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    1. If it were black I'd have a great base for a witch's costume ;) I agree, and in essence I wanted the skirt to stand out! Thanks, Agy :)

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  3. Congratulations, Andrea! And I love your outfit, very appropriate. Looking forward to seeing more work outfits.

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  4. Happy news! Congratulations! Exciting new work-adventures ahead for you. I hope it's everything you want it to be. And, you look absolutely stunning in this outfit (major thrift-envy over here)! :)

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    1. ;) It does seem to me like a silhouette you would look gorgeous in! I can totally picture it. Enjoy your last week home before the big move...I've been slacking on commenting on your posts and have so many things I want to say!!!

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  5. Gorgeous - and totally appropriate - interview outfit! Congrats on the new job, I can't wait to see more of your beautiful and creative work looks!! :)

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    1. Thanks, hon, I'm excited to share more too! :)

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