Has anyone interviewed with a tech company? What did you wear? I've been told a suit isn't always appropriate.

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Depends on the company, dressing well is coming back in style for some people. If this was me I would try to talk to someone I wouldn't be interviewing with, maybe even cold call a secretary. Beyond that, wear what you're comfortable with and then act comfortable (and professional) no matter what the office style.

Personally, in this situation, my default on the west coast would be business casual: nice jeans/blazer, classic dress shirt. On the east coast I would go suit no tie (leaning towards a stylish cut). But if I knew half the team wears sweatpants or lululemon then I would lose the blazer/jacket... might do that anyway... and casual down the shoes.

Caveat: I'm in LA and travel regularly to SF, but have only worked with a few "tech" companies professionally.

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