Comments | dymphna79: HELP--And, On a Cookier Note

dymphna79

HELP--And, On a Cookier Note

Feb 09, 2009 13:49

Okay, first: I decided I'd better buy a new job interview outfit before I go to Portland (so, like, this afternoon or tomorrow). Just to recap, I've lost quite a bit of weight since I bought my previous interview clothes, and they were really too big when I wore them to a job fair in December, and they'll be even more too-big now. I was going to ( Read more... )

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amojojo February 9 2009, 23:05:42 UTC

1. Those cookies sound delicious. Thanks!
2. I too prefer golden raisins.
3. Most larger department stores will have personal shoppers for exactly the kind of help you need. They often are available at no extra cost. However, they will also often try to upsell you, so be firm, and upfront with what you want to spend.

dymphna79 February 9 2009, 23:08:04 UTC

Okay, so personal shoppers won't mind that I just want to buy one outfit? And I'm cool with being firm, but am I supposed to tip a personal shopper? I'm thinking no, because they get a commission?

New stressor: what to wear when meeting the personal shopper.

Ooh, maybe the personal shopper could be a man--that seems much less intimidating. Maybe a longshot, though.

amojojo February 9 2009, 23:53:55 UTC

No tipping, they get some kind of commission. And yeah, one outfit might be a little tough....

I think checking out Ann Taylor Loft, Express (SO great for inexpensive dress pants), and The Limited may be a more satisfactory experience for you!

alirose February 9 2009, 23:44:11 UTC

I find Macy's sales people to be pushy. If you don't really know what you want you'll get stuck with something they like, and most of them are 50 year old empty-nesting suburban house wives. Not he look I'd expect you to want.

I'm terrible at picking out work stuff. But I've found that if I visit stores like The Limited or Ann Taylor and try on basically whatever work-like outfits are in the window, then it just comes down to does it fit, and if it does I know I have a nice matching outfit. This is how I discovered a love for sweater-vests. :)

dymphna79 February 9 2009, 23:47:17 UTC

Okay, it looks like they have both Ann Taylor and The Limited at the same mall as Macy's, so maybe I'll take a look there first.

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dymphna79 February 10 2009, 14:53:38 UTC

Well, considering I would wear scrubs for the jobs...

But seriously, I took a seminar in nursing job interview etiquette (at which an Eastern nursing professor almost got in an ugly brawl with a Western nursing professor over what was acceptable interview wear; the seminar leader was eventually able to break in and point out that their conflict was regionally-based and not a matter of right-or-wrong), so I feel pretty comfortable with that.

laurieab February 10 2009, 03:09:28 UTC

Trying the smaller store first is a good idea; they may have something you like, and the selection at a large store like Macy's can be overwhelming. Good luck.

Personal shopper kmcdade February 10 2009, 03:57:14 UTC

I've used a personal shopper before; I think at Nordstrom. No tipping; yes, they get a commission, and if you are OK with being firm just one outfit should be fine. If you're lacking in fashion sense, I think it really does help. Otherwise, I don't think the average clerk is all that helpful, except that they will put your stuff in the fitting room for you, etc.

misajane February 10 2009, 04:07:45 UTC

80% of my work clothes come from Ann Taylor Loft. They usually have super sales in the back, and the salespeople are helpful (they get commission too) but not pushy.
Honestly, it's one of those stores where you can't go wrong, especially for our age bracket. And at Macy's, you could go horribly wrong (old lady clothes!!)