Would a houndstooth-patterned blazer be appropriate for job interviews?
I am thinking about getting a chstom tweed blazer or buying a used one. I am very interested in a black-and-white houdstooth pattern, especially as those colours highlight my features the best.
I am worried that it would be insufficiently versatile as it may not be appropriate for job interviews. If I pair it with navy or charcoal trousers and a tie, could it work?
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Probably. Depends on the industry
Does versatility really depend on being "appropriate for interviews"?
Well, I like blazers because they can be used with a necktie in interviews or with OCBDs in business casual events. I worry that houndstooth blazers would only be suited for the latter.
Yeah, but just how many interviews are you doing and do you have other options for them? It seems to be a constraint that is pretty unnecessarily restrictive.
I have a couple of other blazers, but they are more for warmer weather. This would be ideal for colder weather. I live in Mass if that helps.
i think the appropriateness largely depends on your industry and the versatility depends on the pattern of the houndstooth
finance or law firm, probably not; they would potentially judge you for wearing a blazer anyway so wear a suit instead
creative industry or tech start up, sure, wear it with a tie and charcoal chinos
I'd imagine a navy blazer with charcoal wool pants would be fine for finance and law, BWDIK?
ime finance & law isn't looking for anything creative, and while a navy blazer with charcoal pants is not the bleeding edge of creativity, it def strays from the path of "plain suit"
Ymmv tho
again it would depend on the industry and honestly the individual company; historically one would dress more formally for the interview then while in the actual job where you have a sense of dress code or company culture
in a pinch if you know someone at the company you're applying to you can ask this of them