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Basilisk Sep 13th 2012 6:18 pm

What to wear, what to wear?
 
Okay, it's a silly question, but... What should I (USC) and my UKC wife wear to the interview? I don't want to be under-dressed, but a suit and tie might make it seem that I'm trying to bluff my way through it.

Basil

jeffreyhy Sep 13th 2012 6:39 pm

Re: What to wear, what to wear?
 
Wear clothes. They won't let you in if you're naked.

Regards, JEff



Originally Posted by Basilisk (Post 10279513)
Okay, it's a silly question, but... What should I (USC) and my UKC wife wear to the interview?


Jerseygirl Sep 13th 2012 6:44 pm

Re: What to wear, what to wear?
 

Originally Posted by Basilisk (Post 10279513)
Okay, it's a silly question, but... What should I (USC) and my UKC wife wear to the interview? I don't want to be under-dressed, but a suit and tie might make it seem that I'm trying to bluff my way through it.

Basil

If it were me I would wear smart casual. :)

CAdreaming Sep 13th 2012 6:47 pm

Re: What to wear, what to wear?
 
When i went for my K1 interview I felt I was dressed fine - a pair of black trousers and a top and cardi
If you go smart casual you will be fine - in fact all they can see of you is your top half so whatever you feel comfortable in which looks good but also makes you feel good so you can forget what you are wearing

there were people there in really really casual clothes - if i were to have my time again i would wear smart jeans and a jacket

If it makes you feel better to wear a suit and tie then by all means do so - its a personal choice but not a pre requisite
Good luck to you!!

RICH Sep 13th 2012 6:49 pm

Re: What to wear, what to wear?
 
It doesn't matter what you wear. Just make sure you tell them your wife told you to wear it, and all will be well.

CAdreaming Sep 13th 2012 6:51 pm

Re: What to wear, what to wear?
 
Oh and one other thing - you are behind a screen - like in a bank (or how banks used to be) and they are behind a desk (like a bank teller)
The first guy who saw me was in an open necked shirt (thats all i could see!) and the second woman who saw me just had a jumper on

CAdreaming Sep 13th 2012 6:51 pm

Re: What to wear, what to wear?
 

Originally Posted by RICH (Post 10279551)
It doesn't matter what you wear. Just make sure you tell them your wife told you to wear it, and all will be well.

:rofl:

JSL8610 Sep 13th 2012 6:54 pm

Re: What to wear, what to wear?
 

Originally Posted by jeffreyhy (Post 10279543)
Wear clothes. They won't let you in if you're naked.

Regards, JEff

Have you tried? I haven't seen that specified anywhere.

kimilseung Sep 13th 2012 6:56 pm

Re: What to wear, what to wear?
 

Originally Posted by CAdreaming (Post 10279554)
Oh and one other thing - you are behind a screen - like in a bank (or how banks used to be) and they are behind a desk (like a bank teller)
The first guy who saw me was in an open necked shirt (thats all i could see!) and the second woman who saw me just had a jumper on

So, no need to wear trousers then? Sounds like the second woman didn't.

jeffreyhy Sep 13th 2012 7:01 pm

Re: What to wear, what to wear?
 
Yes. Got arrested long before getting anywhere near the embassy.

Regards, JEff



Originally Posted by JSL8610 (Post 10279559)
Have you tried? I haven't seen that specified anywhere.


Rete Sep 13th 2012 7:26 pm

Re: What to wear, what to wear?
 

Originally Posted by Basilisk (Post 10279513)
Okay, it's a silly question, but... What should I (USC) and my UKC wife wear to the interview? I don't want to be under-dressed, but a suit and tie might make it seem that I'm trying to bluff my way through it.

Basil


Any type of apparel that is clean and tidy will suffice. Sheet toga anyone?:p

JSL8610 Sep 13th 2012 7:30 pm

Re: What to wear, what to wear?
 

Originally Posted by jeffreyhy (Post 10279567)
Yes. Got arrested long before getting anywhere near the embassy.

Regards, JEff

Aha, so you don't know that they won't let you in then.

OP, when I was there I saw everything from torn jeans and dirty t-shirt to full suit and tie. I went for the suit trousers and shirt, no jacket or tie. Just wear whatever you're comfortable in.

sir_eccles Sep 13th 2012 7:46 pm

Re: What to wear, what to wear?
 
Avoid T-shirts with slogans.

Trixie_b Sep 13th 2012 8:23 pm

Re: What to wear, what to wear?
 
There isn't a dress code as such, but frankly, in real terms, we all know that we make judgements on people by the way they look, so dressing smartly, in business/casual dress, neat and tidy will make a better impression than jeans and a tshirt. Good luck

MrsWaring Sep 13th 2012 8:42 pm

Re: What to wear, what to wear?
 
Go naked draped only in the American flag ;)


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