I bought it in a size smaller than I usually wear so it isnt as baggy as it is in that photo.. it's more fitted (not too tight, not too loose). I plan on wearing it with black pants, flat shoes, and a blazer. I don't want to wear any button downs.. I'm a rather round person (I carry all my weight in my tummy area) so when I sit down, buttons on shirts tend to pull unless I buy a bigger shirt.. then it's too baggy when I'm standing.
What do you guys think? Do you have any advice to dress it up more if necessary? or should I not wear that at all and find something else?
and if need be, would this be interview appropriate? I'm planning on applying to some places soon and I don't want to have to buy a whole new wardrobe haha
I was also going to wear minimal makeup (foundation, powder, curled lashes, lip gloss/balm and my eyebrows..I don't wear eyeshadow, liner, or mascara...so I'll pretty much be wearing my everyday makeup) and maybe a simple necklace
I was also planning on wearing my hair in a sock bun style or a side braid. I don't look good in hairstyles where you can't see my hair when looking at me head on because my head is too big (my boyfriend affectionately calls me pumpkin head..) so low ponytails or chignons are not an option.
what about nail polish? I know a majority of nurses can't or don't wear nail polish so should I remove it or go with a neutral color such as beige or taupe or an interview? (I personally think my hands and nails look better with polish.. I was cursed with my mom's mannish hands)
I'm glad you're asking; it shows you care...and you should. A nurse and I were charting together when the nurse educator was giving an interviewee a tour. (I'm in my mid-40s, and the other nurse is 22 and a brand new nurse.) when she walked in, we both gave her the once over, then looked at each other with eyebrows raised and a shake of the head.
I ended up wearing a plain cobalt blue shell, a black blazer, black pants, trouser socks, black flats, my mom's pearls, and my hair up in a sock bun. I felt a little overdressed at first as the nurse manager was in scrubs but I was happy in my choice after I met the nurse recruiter AND the VP of the hospital! Once again, Thank you!
dudette10, MSN, RN
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I'm glad you're asking; it shows you care...and you should. A nurse and I were charting together when the nurse educator was giving an interviewee a tour. (I'm in my mid-40s, and the other nurse is 22 and a brand new nurse.) when she walked in, we both gave her the once over, then looked at each other with eyebrows raised and a shake of the head.
Yoga pants. Really?!