{"id":81167,"date":"2014-09-16T08:00:46","date_gmt":"2014-09-16T13:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inalj.com\/?p=81167"},"modified":"2014-09-15T17:10:16","modified_gmt":"2014-09-15T22:10:16","slug":"interview-shopping-for-every-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inalj.com\/?p=81167","title":{"rendered":"Interview Shopping for Every Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Amelia Zavala Vander Heide ,Senior Editor, INALJ Massachusetts<\/a>, Maryland<\/a>, and Virtual Work<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Interview Shopping for Every Budget<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"amelia_vanderheide\"<\/a>Whether it is for the big interview or the first day of work, buying the right clothing can be difficult\u00a0and hard on the budget. I believe that every interviewee should have a few essentials in their closet:\u00a0a blazer, an appropriate blouse or button-down, well-fitting bottoms, and great shoes. I am clothing\u00a0enthusiast and love to read fashion blogs, but I am also frugal so I rarely buy. We librarians are an\u00a0eclectic bunch when it comes to our wardrobe, and what we wear to an interview does not necessarily\u00a0dictate the dress code at work. However, having a great interview outfit can lead to feeling more\u00a0confident and in turn lead to great success. Here are some options for every budget on how to find that\u00a0essential interview outfit.<\/p>\n

The Most Budget Friendly:<\/strong> Thrift shops and consignments stores. Do not dismiss these stores when\u00a0trying to find wearable and interview appropriate clothing. I have found some of my best coats and\u00a0blazers at thrift shops. A nice trick is to go thrift stores in more affluent areas to shop. They usually\u00a0have better choices. The only word of caution is that it is much harder to find attractive plus size\u00a0clothing.<\/p>\n

Wallet Friendly and New:<\/strong> Discount store (Marshall\u2019s, TJ Maxx, Ross, etc.) and Mid-level retailers (Sears,\u00a0JcPenney\u2019s, Kohl\u2019s, etc.). These stores take a little bit more time to shop-in, but you can definitely find\u00a0some good options. I worked at Sears for a number of years, and surprisingly they have pretty strong\u00a0men\u2019s and women\u2019s options for interview friendly attire.<\/p>\n

Higher-end Brands on a Budget:<\/strong> I love factory stores and Nordstrom Rack. These stores give you an\u00a0array of options and are usually 20-70% cheaper than buying it at the regular store. Even better is the\u00a0factory\/outlet store clearance racks. I personally think that GAP and J. Crew have the most extensive\u00a0women\u2019s clearance selection, and Brooks Brothers sometimes has really great finds for men. I live in\u00a0California where there are lots of outlets shops, but in case you are not as lucky, most larger retailers\u00a0have their factory stores on-line as well.<\/p>\n

On-line Deals:<\/strong> If you have a bigger budget, or just do not mind justifying designer purchases, you must\u00a0check out therealreal.com<\/a> and gilt.com<\/a>, both of which offer designer threads at greatly reduced prices.\u00a0If you are a plus-size woman it can be extremely hard to find flattering, on-trend, and affordable work\u00a0attire. I suggest checking out eshakti.com<\/a> and asos.com<\/a>. Their prices are a little higher than some mid-level retailers, the prices are similar to Torrid or Lane Bryant, so shop with caution. Also, eshakti.com\u00a0can custom fit clothing to order for a small up-charge. Both these websites ship from abroad, so keep\u00a0this in mind when placing your order. Etsy.com<\/a> is a site not just for crafters and Pinterest inspiration,\u00a0but also has a lot of great clothing entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n

Now that you look and feel awesome, go out and get that dream job!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

by Amelia Zavala Vander Heide ,Senior Editor, INALJ Massachusetts, Maryland, and Virtual Work Interview Shopping for Every Budget Whether it is for the big interview or the first day of work, buying the right clothing can be difficult\u00a0and hard on the budget. I believe that every interviewee should have a few essentials in their closet:\u00a0a…<\/p>\n

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