Sharpie* Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 I think a suit gives a more rigid appearance, while a blazer/pant combo gives a slightly more relaxed image... what is everyone wearing?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temp_degoo Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 I only bought a new jacket. I plan to put it with black pants, shoes, socks. I don't know about the shirt and tie yet. I am wondering something for the guys: Are you guys going to wear a pocket square? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallguy408 Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 Personal opinion: No pocket square, suit or blazer/pants is up to you. Whatever makes you look good. Its the attitude, not the clothes that determine whether you come off as relaxed or having a stick up your ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumblebee Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 It seems there is much debate over attire on this site. The image that you should project is professional. You will be expected to dress professionally when interacting with patients once you are in medical school. It is not a bad idea to get used to it now. At our school, guys are expected to wear ties for clinical encounters, although not suits per se (don't fit well under clerk coats). When selecting your outfit, think "law firm" or business casual at a minimum. Here are some things to avoid (for women): -excessively tight fitting suits -really low riding dress pants (no one wants to see your thong as you bend over) -open-toed shoes -low-cut shirts -excessively short skirts You would think these suggestions are intuitive and therefore a waste of space on this site. But, I have seen MANY people make these mistakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuantum Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 I am just using a suit I already have at home. I bought a new white shirt, a tie, and a belt two days ago. I may invest in some new socks, but unlikely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jochi1543 Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 I am wondering something for the guys: Are you guys going to wear a pocket square? A butonniere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jochi1543 Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 At our school, guys are expected to wear ties for clinical encounters This is ironic considering there's research showing that doctors' ties are some of the worst germ hubs ever, so this is good neither for the doctor nor the patient, especially since a tie is not an item of clothing expected to be washed daily or nearly daily, so the germs have ample time to accumulate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuantum Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 I have actually read about that. You can wear a tie clip or be lame and wear a bow tie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jochi1543 Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 This should work. Let me know how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuantum Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 HAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH. Oh god, imagine if someone showed up actually wearing that. That's such an ugly tie that could probably rub some people the wrong way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmellon Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 I have a snoopy tie that I would wear. It has snoopy trying to hit a tennis ball over a net but the net is the whole tie so he has a tonne of balls just sitting there. Personally, I think it's best just to look professional. The most important thing is what you say!! So I wouldn't spend too much time worrying about your clothes. Just don't wear your birthday suit or your grandma's knitted sweater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince99 Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 What about guys were a pink shirt / tie combo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temp_degoo Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 it seems pink + pinstripe is the big fad nowadays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katerade Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 What about guys were a pink shirt / tie combo? as long as its still conservative. remember that your interviewers are mostly going to be your parents age (and the med student wont care that much about your clothes being trendy). if your dad would think its acceptable to wear it to the office, then you are probably ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince99 Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 What about earings for guys? Shoudn't you present your true personality? Do you think an interview panel would look down on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jochi1543 Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 What about earings for guys? Shoudn't you present your true personality?Do you think an interview panel would look down on this? Again, better be safe than sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toroharo Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 My guy friend took off his earring even for an administrative job interveiw. I think medicine is still rather conservative. But I think I may wear a pink shirt with a strippe tie too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clkt Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 what about for the ladies out there? Do you wear a blazer and matching pants? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madz25 Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 what about for the ladies out there? Do you wear a blazer and matching pants? I wore a matching pinstripe suit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jochi1543 Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 I wore a matching pinstripe suit. If I get invited ( ), I'd wear a suit too. Makes you look put together! Blazer and pants are what I think of when I think "business casual," which in my opinion is not THE best option for an interview. I mean, no one's gonna be like "OMIGOD, she's wearing a beige blazer and grey pants!!!! Obviously she's not qualified to be a doctor!!!! Kick her out of here!" but it's always better to project the best possible impression. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madz25 Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 I mean, no one's gonna be like "OMIGOD, she's wearing a beige blazer and grey pants!!!! Obviously she's not qualified to be a doctor!!!! Kick her out of here!" I would SOOO think that. Come on, not matching?! CLEARLY not qualified!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optimist Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 For my first interview, I bought a black skirt suit. It was okay, but fairly cheap, and the skirt and the blazer were from different stores. I didn't get in. Trying to learn from my experiences....this year, I bought another matching skirt suit (charcoal) that I probably paid too much for, but it fits so well and makes me feel like a superstar, so I splurged! Now if the amount of money I spend is directly proportional to my success rate, I should get in for sure this time! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apricot Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 When it came to interview attire, my main goal wasn't to look super hot (obviously), but I definitely didn't want to feel self-conscious about my appearance. I tried on some pantsuits, but not of them fit right, and looked too masculine for my personal taste (at least on me - I've seen a few girls pull them off really well). I ended up wearing a patterned beigy knee-length skirt with a V neck-sweater and a white collared shirt underneath. At one school I was pretty much the only girl in my group who wasn't wearing a black pantsuit. Does it matter? Not so much...I got into every place I interviewed at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jochi1543 Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 At one school I was pretty much the only girl in my group who wasn't wearing a black pantsuit. I'll be wearing my favorite white pantsuit....Miami Vice, baby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffraff Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 This is easily the flyest suit out there - I wish I could get one custom-tailored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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