job interview shoes

[tie-a-ribbon]

do they have to be black and boring?
i have an interview for an assistant language teacher job abroad and it's my first interview ever, and i'm completely lost. i know not to wander in wearing peeptoes or 5 inch heels or anything, but i've heard people say that only black is suitable for an interview when i was hoping for something a bit less boring. nothing too out there, but maybe something like this:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CHRISTIAN-LOU...ryZ63889QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

will i be frowned upon for not being in boring black?

 

[kaeleigh]

I think the color is perfect, however I would stay with both close toe and heel.
Good luck!

 

[cllover]

Depends on what outfit/suit you are wearing. I think those would go well with a light-colored pant suit outfit, or a nice blouse, khaki/beige pants outfit. If you're wearing black pants, I'd still go with black shoes.

 

[so-phisticated]

...i once wore white new simples.. i now realize that was probably a bit much! lol!

 

[kaeleigh]

...i once wore white new simples.. i now realize that was probably a bit much! lol!

I would hire you.

 

[babypie]

Those look professional

 

[tie-a-ribbon]

Depends on what outfit/suit you are wearing. I think those would go well with a light-colored pant suit outfit, or a nice blouse, khaki/beige pants outfit. If you're wearing black pants, I'd still go with black shoes.

yeah that's what i was thinking... i have lighter coloured clothes but everywhere i've looked on the internet has said black shoes and i was thinking they would look too harsh with my outfit.

i saw a similar pair, just with a slightly lower heel in the sale at harvey nics, i'm going to go back tomorrow and see if they're available in my size.

 

[cllover]

^I think that would work! I don't see why you *have* to wear black shoes.

 

[taydev]

i think as long as its a neutral color with a closed toe and heel then its ok. U know wut CL's come to mind when i think 'business' or 'interview' shoes?......LADY GRANTS!!!

 

[rilokiley]

I don't think you have to wear black shoes, but I would definitely stay neutral (black, brown, nude). and I agree with kaeleigh- I would stay with closed toe and heel.

and just my opinion, but black CL's are never boring if you have that glossy red sole

 

[lilgooseberry]

ooo which harbey nics?
i went yday to the london one.

 

[lilgooseberry]

but the first part of my post disappeared
i meant to say....

i think they'll look good, id hire (if i was workin) ny one who wore cls =D

 

[cllover]

Yeah, I think, in general, stay with closed-toe and closed-heel pumps. If you're wearing pants, which would cover your heel, I think those sling-backs would be ok.

 

[frozendiva]

I'd have to think about wearing any CLs to an interview. They may make a statement that you wouldn't want to be making. Unless of course, you are applying for a job where CLs and other high-end shoes are the norm. I'd go for something a little more understated and not recognizable.

 

[noah8077]

^^That is what I was thinking. Some people may not think you need the job if you can afford the shoes, KWIM? It is weird to think like that, but you never know.