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By xorenae - 27/03/2015 08:38 - United States - San Francisco

Today, I had an interview for an office job. As a requirement, I had to show up dressed for the job. My friend has worked there for years and told me it was casual dress. I wore jeans and a blouse. Everyone else had on business suits. Obviously my friend doesn't know what casual means. FML

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By EmbarrassedMess - 23/05/2017 19:00 - United Kingdom - Leeds

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By ClothesHorse - 12/10/2012 19:00 - United States - Houston

Today, I was kicked out of a job interview at a clothing store for "not dressing appropriately" for the occasion. I'd purchased my outfit from the same store just two days prior with my last $100. FML

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Today, I had an interview for an internship at an independent lawyer's office. Hoping to increase my chances of being hired, I dressed up sexily with a short skirt, high heels, and ample cleavage. Turns out his wife handles the interviews. FML

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Friday 27 March 2015 14:10

Even if the office has a casual dress policy, you should have worn a business suit for your interview.

Markovski 18

Friday 27 March 2015 14:06

Casually kick your friend's ass

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justjohnpaul 2

Saturday 28 March 2015 10:49

Maybe they didn't want you to work there with them ...

joanniejore 7

Saturday 28 March 2015 15:14

I can't imagine ever wearing jeans to an interview. Even retail and fast food places expect you to wear slacks or a skirt.

lostinma34 7

Saturday 28 March 2015 17:47

good work now to prank your friend.

itcomesinthrees 10

Saturday 28 March 2015 19:46

Even if it was a casual office environment is it not common sense to err on the side of over-dressing for an interview? Even if they were wearing jeans I'd still wear black pants and a blouse.

Frammy007 7

Saturday 28 March 2015 22:36

Your "friend" seems more like a frenemy.

FlawlessFlame 7

Sunday 29 March 2015 0:33

You'd think they'd tell OP what type of clothes they wear at the job if they say dress for the job.

nitrog100 21

Sunday 29 March 2015 18:51

Are you sure your friend meant casual? They could have meant 'dress casual', which usually involves a button-up shirt and a maybe a blazer for men, and some form of dress, blouse-skirt-combo, or nicer pants-blouse-combo for women. Jeans are unacceptable for anything beyond a relaxed dress code.

bausti11 2

Sunday 29 March 2015 20:44

Always dress your best for any interview. Even if the job is uber casual.

miss_amphetamine 24

Monday 30 March 2015 8:47

That sucks that your friend told you it was "casual" but at the same time, YDI for wearing jeans. It's way better to show up overdressed for an interview than underdressed - even when I had an interview at a convenience shop/gas station I wore nice pants and a button up shirt. NEVER wear jeans to an interview.