Just curious what you all would do.
Interview at J. Crew -- what to wear?
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I wouldn't think the dress would be any different. I think you would get bonus points if you wear something they make. When I did consulting at Ford the employees always made you drive them to lunch so they could see if you rented a Ford product. I would guess they are proud of their product.
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I think lean towards more business than casual, but I'm not sure I would wear a suit.
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Exactly.
The "ideal" rig for a sales job at J. Crew would probably be:
-Light gray suit, slim lapels and close fit, but not pulling.
-Gingham shirt, light blue or bright red. Spread or BD collar.
-Navy dotted knit tie.
-White linen square.
-"Fun" socks to match the shirt.
-Mid-brown dub monks.
It's a notch or twelve more formal than what you'd wear to work there, but what you'd want to project is a conservative version of their brand that still demonstrates that you know your way around clothes.
Exactly.
The "ideal" rig for a sales job at J. Crew would probably be:
-Light gray suit, slim lapels and close fit, but not pulling.
-Gingham shirt, light blue or bright red. Spread or BD collar.
-Navy dotted knit tie.
-White linen square.
-"Fun" socks to match the shirt.
-Mid-brown dub monks.
It's a notch or twelve more formal than what you'd wear to work there, but what you'd want to project is a conservative version of their brand that still demonstrates that you know your way around clothes.
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Charcoal suit would also work, though in that case I'd lean towards a repp tie, buttondown shirt, and silk PS.
If you had a glen-plaid that wasn't too old-fashioned, that could work well.
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I was thinking a shirt and tie with a sweater over it, and slacks, but YRR seems to think the suit may be better. I haven't been to J. Crew many times in person, so I'd take his word over mine.
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This sounds perfect for the venue.
That outta work. I know you'll wear well-fitting clothes, so take that as a given. I would (having seen it on posts) think the BL suit, being essentially MTM/bespoke, would have made a good impression, anything OTR that wasn't a Ludlow would strike me as a faux pas. But maybe some piece (accessory, etc...) from them would be a nice touch. They sell a very nice watch (Andros, I think) that is reasonably priced. Just to let them know that you'd fit in. Isn't their current CEO Jenna Lyons? She's very eclectic (in dress). I think that says a lot of what the rank and file can get away with, style wise. Similarly, if Mickey Drexler is still at the helm, then it pays to stick with very high quality stuff. I'm extrapolating from a feature I saw on TV some time last year (CNBC?) that featured both of them.
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According to Wiki, Mickey is still CEO. Alumnus of my current school:thumbs-up:
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First of all, I don't think we got an answer to the question of whether this is a corporate or in-store position. Now, here's my $0.02: I would not show up decked out in their stuff, rather I'd show up in a variety of labels, but in their general style. To me that says "I know what you guys are about and I can construct that from my own wardrobe but am not the type of a$$-kisser who goes out and spends $400 on your stuff to impress you in an interview".
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In that case, I'd go with dark jeans, gingham shirt, knit tie, cotton jacket or v-neck sweater and brown lace-ups with a vintage-style watch. Unless of course it's still super hot there, in which case I might opt for a chambray shirt and a vest, no jacket, sweater or tie.
I'd probably shy away from jeans personally, most of the SAs in my local store don't even where them and I'm sure we aren't more formal than where you live. I'd say at the least khakis, button down, tie and sweater. Personally I'd be more happy in a sportcoat with or in place of the sweater as it's still an interview and I believe you should always dress up for an interview no matter the job. I'll guess we are of similar age and I'd wear a well fitting sportcoat and slacks or a more fashionable suit and shoes with the above mention fun socks and appropriate tie. Heck I wore my one suit to an interview at Staples when I was 17.
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TimelessStyle: It was cooling down, but now I have no idea what temperature it will be. Sometimes it's a high of 60, other times 70.
Shaver: Thanks.
dwebber18: Sport coat is a good idea. I have a few in mind that would work depending on the temperature.
Shaver: Thanks.
dwebber18: Sport coat is a good idea. I have a few in mind that would work depending on the temperature.
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I can only speak for the store in my area (downtown Chicago) and IIRC, most of the male SAs are denim-clad most of the time. However YMMV.
With all due respect, it's been my impression from friends in retail that showing up on time and passing a drug test will get you about 90+% of the way there. But it never hurts to be well-dressed! BTW, what would the employee discount be for working at J Crew?
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