What kind of suit to buy for the Board Interview?

[mezz]

Hey Forum,

 

I am a civilian applicant so I won't be wearing a uniform. I plan on looking for a suit tomorrow for the board interview and was hoping to get some specifics as to what I should get? Traditional black suit? 2 piece or 3 piece? Should it be slim-fit or loose? Any other color besides black off limits? I've never owned a suit as all of my employment positions have been business casual so any advice would be helpful. Thank you in advance.

 

Sincerely,

Mezz

[Stump]

I wouldn't say there is a specific suit you should wear. You should just make sure you clean up well and look like someone who is respectable and a professional. Comb the hair, polish the shoes, either freshly shaved or very well groomed beard.

[Creep0321]

http://www.realmenrealstyle.com/if-a-man-owns-one-suit-what-color-and-style-should-it-be-mens-fashion-advice/

 

Charcoal or navy suit, tailored will last you a lifetime.

[Insights_STG]

A hat with a pimp-feather will help you stand out from your competition.

[ElJay]

One that fits is most important. I wore a navy.

[Insights_STG]

One that fits is most important. I wore a navy.

Exactly.

 

I mean you don't want to overdo it, but if you are serious about flying helicopters, go ahead and get yourself something like this.

[Dmurray]

Exactly.

 

I mean you don't want to overdo it, but if you are serious about flying helicopters, go ahead and get yourself something like this.

I'm surprised I got selected not wearing that suit.

[USCav19D]

http://www.realmenrealstyle.com/if-a-man-owns-one-suit-what-color-and-style-should-it-be-mens-fashion-advice/

 

Charcoal or navy suit, tailored will last you a lifetime.

 

Whenever I hear someone say that a suit will last a lifetime I always think of this picture.

 

[SBuzzkill]

If I was looking for a suit to wear in a professional environment, I would not be looking for anything like that.

[Guest pokey]

not sure if it would be appropriate, but? ,, birthday suit sure would leave an impression

[CharyouTree]

I wouldn't say there is a specific suit you should wear. You should just make sure you clean up well and look like someone who is respectable and a professional. Comb the hair, polish the shoes, either freshly shaved or very well groomed beard.

 

I would strongly suggest shaving. There are no beards in the Army (...yet?) and you're not going to earn points by standing out for having one. This is supposedly something you want to do for the next 6-20ish years of your life, and if you can't be bothered to shave your beard (and regrow it if you want afterwards)... If it were me on the board, and two otherwise equal candidates... the one who shaved is in over the one who didn't.

[mezz]

 

I would strongly suggest shaving. There are no beards in the Army (...yet?) and you're not going to earn points by standing out for having one. This is supposedly something you want to do for the next 6-20ish years of your life, and if you can't be bothered to shave your beard (and regrow it if you want afterwards)... If it were me on the board, and two otherwise equal candidates... the one who shaved is in over the one who didn't.

I'm kinda curious...my dad is retired cost guard and he said that the whole shaving policy didn't take effect in the coast guard until the early 80s. He said he specifically remembers two guys with beards who after the policy took effect, he didn't even recognize. I'm curious was this just the coast guard that adopted this shaving policy late or other branches as well?

 

btw went with a charcoal suit

[Insights_STG]

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[stearmann4]

You can answer most of your questions if you use the filter of "how should I dress/speak/present myself, if I were interviewing for a potentially six-figure corporate position?"

 

if you can't afford a suit, no issue. Whatever you have, make it as clean and neat as you can. An interviewer understands the difference between wanting to and not being able, as opposed to able, and not caring.

 

Mike-