What would you wear to an interview where the environment is business casual and stresses no suits? Female here.

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Dress with a blazer. No hose. Heels or flats whichever you prefer

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Always wear a suit

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Please don't wear a suit.

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Wrap dress. Doesn't seem as stuffy but should fit in.

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I'd still wear a jacket, but something that is clearly not part of a suit.

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Yeah I was thinking low to mid heels and a dress with a nice purse

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And btw I don't see how this is any less of a question than the million posts about backpacks and handbags.

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a3 nailed it: wrap dress for sure #dvf

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Dominatrix outfit

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Skirt, flats, bare legs. Basically the same as suited, minus jacket, heels, and hose.

A nice sweater. Some of them are longer and look very nice without being stuffy.

Black suit with color top for a pop of color. Even if it's business casual you want to impress. First impressions always count

No I can't wear a suit - they specifically stressed no suits - the guy who interviewed before me wore a suit for round 3 and was eliminated - the wrong first impression. This is in Palo Alto

Just wear a formal dress with heels . Be professional and roll with it .

But keep the heels to medium length . You don't wanna look like you going to a party 👀

The only time I've ever been complimented on my shoes in the Bay Area is when I wore Toms (flats or wedges, not the regular Toms).

How is this a real question from someone in consulting?... Also I highly doubt someone was eliminated just based on the fact he wore a suit.

What do you mean A4? He was eliminated - he met with the CEO who was turned off by the fact that the guy didn't read their culture properly Cultural fit is a big deal for this company.

Agree on OP's last post. Clients eliminate us too based that.

If the culture is clearly "no suits" then I would agree with the dress and jacket approach. You still want to look nice and presentable.

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