Proper Interview Attire - Page 5

september · ‎03-09-2010

I was not talking about a DA's office. I was speaking about what female attorneys wear in their own private practices.

And I would think it varies as to where you live. It isn't as strict where I live, but that doesn't mean they aren't competent attorneys.

september · ‎03-09-2010

Could not agree more, @mstyrion 1

The last time I wore pantyhose, was to go a wedding in Salt Lake City, about 10 years ago. I felt like it would be more conservative there. I got a run in them sometime between the temple ceremomy and the reception. I looked around and saw I was the only woman wearing hose. Now...most ladies had on longer dresses, for modesty, but no one else was wearing hose.

I went into the lady's room and ditched them.

itiswhatitis · ‎05-27-2016

@mstyrion 1 wrote:
@itiswhatitis wrote:
@september wrote:
Closed toed shoes and a jacket...yes.

Pantyhose...no. Not where I live. You will look like an old lady, and old ladies don't get hired for jobs where there are so many young lady applicants.
If you're going to law firms and seeing women w/o hosiery, I would not hire them for a thing.

Wearing hosiery does not make a woman look old. Thank goodness they still make all kinds.
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People need to remember that different areas of the country differ regarding what is acceptable in the workplace. September is correct. Pantyhose are very seldom seen in offices in the Southwest and Southern California. They are primarily only still worn by more elderly women.

This is a geographically huge country and what is deemed "unacceptable in one area of the country isn't necessarily the same in another.

If I were looking for an attorney to hire, I would be far more concerned about her qualifications and experience than I would be about whether she had nylon encasing her legs.

Well, given the area in which "I" live I would consider her dress (which should include Hosiery). It simply does speak to her professionalism in my opinion. (like it or not). Now, for those in the Midwestern States where it is hot, do what you have to do.

I can only speak for my region and what I would do. Under no circumstances should a woman in proper suiting attire go bare legged. It doesn't finish the look.

EDITED Here's another perspective:

http://fortune.com/2015/11/11/pantyhose-sales-fashion-work/

*Call Tyrone*

itiswhatitis · ‎05-27-2016

@september wrote:
I was not talking about a DA's office. I was speaking about what female attorneys wear in their own private practices.

And I would think it varies as to where you live. It isn't as strict where I live, but that doesn't mean they aren't competent attorneys.

I gave that as an EXAMPLE September.

*Call Tyrone*

september · ‎03-09-2010

Oh geez...let the pantyhose wars begin....again!

Those of us who don't wear them...are doomed.

mstyrion 1 · ‎09-18-2014

@itiswhatitis wrote:
@mstyrion 1 wrote:
@itiswhatitis wrote:
@september wrote:
Closed toed shoes and a jacket...yes.

Pantyhose...no. Not where I live. You will look like an old lady, and old ladies don't get hired for jobs where there are so many young lady applicants.
If you're going to law firms and seeing women w/o hosiery, I would not hire them for a thing.

Wearing hosiery does not make a woman look old. Thank goodness they still make all kinds.
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People need to remember that different areas of the country differ regarding what is acceptable in the workplace. September is correct. Pantyhose are very seldom seen in offices in the Southwest and Southern California. They are primarily only still worn by more elderly women.

This is a geographically huge country and what is deemed "unacceptable in one area of the country isn't necessarily the same in another.

If I were looking for an attorney to hire, I would be far more concerned about her qualifications and experience than I would be about whether she had nylon encasing her legs.

Well, given the area in which "I" live I would consider her dress (which should include Hosiery). It simply does speak to her professionalism in my opinion. (like it or not). Now, for those in the Midwestern States where it is hot, do what you have to do.

I can only speak for my region and what I would do. Under no circumstances should a woman in proper suiting attire go bare legged. It doesn't finish the look.

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That was my point.

In "your" area pantyhose might be expected dress along with a suit. It's not the same in other parts of the country. Can I emphasize that any more?

I don't know what is considered proper in the Midwest. I'm sure it differs by city, county and state. I was speaking of the Southwest and yes, it's hot and no, women do not wear hose.

~Enough is enough~

itiswhatitis · ‎05-27-2016

@september wrote:
Oh geez...let the pantyhose wars begin....again!

Those of us who don't wear them...are doomed.

No you're not. This all depends on where you work (type of job) age and a lot of other stuff.

My take on this is if you go so far as to wear the suit and heels, you should wear the hosiery.

*Call Tyrone*

itiswhatitis · ‎05-27-2016

@mstyrion 1 wrote:
@itiswhatitis wrote:
@mstyrion 1 wrote:
@itiswhatitis wrote:
@september wrote:
Closed toed shoes and a jacket...yes.

Pantyhose...no. Not where I live. You will look like an old lady, and old ladies don't get hired for jobs where there are so many young lady applicants.
If you're going to law firms and seeing women w/o hosiery, I would not hire them for a thing.

Wearing hosiery does not make a woman look old. Thank goodness they still make all kinds.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
People need to remember that different areas of the country differ regarding what is acceptable in the workplace. September is correct. Pantyhose are very seldom seen in offices in the Southwest and Southern California. They are primarily only still worn by more elderly women.

This is a geographically huge country and what is deemed "unacceptable in one area of the country isn't necessarily the same in another.

If I were looking for an attorney to hire, I would be far more concerned about her qualifications and experience than I would be about whether she had nylon encasing her legs.

Well, given the area in which "I" live I would consider her dress (which should include Hosiery). It simply does speak to her professionalism in my opinion. (like it or not). Now, for those in the Midwestern States where it is hot, do what you have to do.

I can only speak for my region and what I would do. Under no circumstances should a woman in proper suiting attire go bare legged. It doesn't finish the look.
_____________________________________________________________
That was my point.
In "your" area pantyhose might be expected dress along with a suit. It's not the same in other parts of the country. Can I emphasize that any more?

I don't know what is considered proper in the Midwest. I'm sure it differs by city, county and state. I was speaking of the Southwest and yes, it's hot and no, women do not wear hose.

A flight attendant in the Southwest and the Midwest, Northeast, Northwest (whatever) will likely NEED those hosieries....as the industry dictates. That's the "industry" despite the region.

*Call Tyrone*

Mellie32 · ‎03-13-2010

Pretty sure professional women wearing skirts and suits go without pantyhose all the time. It's not a faux pas anymore (except to those still clinging to old fashion "rules").

september · ‎03-09-2010

@itiswhatitis wrote:
@september wrote:
Oh geez...let the pantyhose wars begin....again!

Those of us who don't wear them...are doomed.
No you're not. This all depends on where you work (type of job) age and a lot of other stuff.

My take on this is if you go so far as to wear the suit and heels, you should wear the hosiery.

Well, you did say you wouldn't hire an attorney (paraphrasing here) who didn't wear pantyhose. You might find it's hard to get one where I live, who meets your expectations