Situation Style Smart: An Interview

Ciao bella!
  Today's Situation:

An Interview (could also work for a meeting the parents or an important dinner meeting.)


An interview needs to give off an impressive flare.  I am going to give outfit advice for a few different kind of interviews.
This outfit advice is for jobs such as managers, secretaries, administrators, teachers, counselors, editors, directors, journalists, etc...

A nice gray or black pencil skirt with a form fitting blouse with a similar shade to the skirt would look nice.  A nice pair of small heels would be appropriate as well.
A light, knitted sweater would complement the professional look, too.

If you are applying for a more fun and bouncy job, (teenage clothing store clerk, party store worker, camp counselor, front desk worker, waitress, etc...) here is what I would recommend:
If you want to really get involved, wear an outfit full of items from the clothing store you want to work at.
Other than that, a pair of denim skinny jeans, a long, bright colored tunic, and a pair of either strappy sandals or black/gray boots would look quite nice.  A dress is iffy.  Summery dresses can look inappropriate and long gown-like ones can look overdone.  Keep it simple and sophisticated with a jazzed up everyday outfit.

Now, I haven't mentioned hair yet.  The reason?  It needs to be done in one swoop.  Hair is pretty universal for any kind of interview, whether it be for a company position or a fast food clerk, when going for the interview make it look like you spent time on it.  You do NOT want to come off as lazy or unconcerned.  Tie it into a nice bun, run a headband through it, or even clamp a clip to it.  Keep it chic and careful.

Good luck and I hope your appearance makes an impression!

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XOXO,
             Maddie :)

Situation Style Smart: First Day of School

Ciao Bella!
  Welcome to Situation Style Smart!!  Here, I will pose certain basic and everyday scenarios and then follow it up with advice and tips on what your outfit might want to look like.

Today's Situation:

First Day of School

Depending on your personal style and how you are at school, this style will be different for everyone.
However, I recommend, a sleeker color.  Brighter colors can be a little much for the first day of school, and all black can blend in too much.  For an outfit with an appropriate color for the first day of school, I would say gray, silver, half white-half black, or black with a darker accent color (such as a forest green, navy blue, or a very subtle red) would look nice.

In addition, if I haven't already mentioned, shoes make a statement.  High heels or shoes that make noise when you walk (you know, the click-clack noise), the statement might be professional, sophisticated, and/or bubbly.
Shoes, such as Converse, Vans, or tennis shoes might show you off as chill, low-key, and/or subtly awesome.
Flats or flip-flops say fun, bouncy, ready to go, and/or happy.

Be sure to match the shoes with your outfit.  If you are wearing, say, all gray or all silver, you might want to try matching boots that make noise or wedges.  If you are wearing pants and a T-shirt, Converse, Vans, or tennis shoes would be appropriate.  If there is a one-color outfit, but with a touch of color, try flats or flip flops.

As for hair, depending on how hot the day is, putting your hair in a clip is always a bouncy kind of cute, or pulling your bangs (or shorter layers) back over your head and barretteing them into place atop your head.

Good luck!! And have fun!

XOXO,
            Maddie