Job Interview: Dress me!!

[ajlanden]

I will cross post this in the CC Clost Pregnancy, but thought I might get some "action" here. I am 25 week pg. I have a job interview next week. There is no way I can hide by big ole' belly, but want to be look professional and put together. I don't have much $ to spend, so the cheaper the better. Any one want to help me shop??

TTA!

[lawyerlee]

JC Penney might be a good option on a budget.

They have this jacket:

http://a603.g.akamai.net/7/603/175/2006030212/cache3.jcpenney.com/images/large/0900631b80b9fa42L.jpg

Maternity One-Button Jacket (http://a603.g.akamai.net/7/603/175/2006030212/cache3.jcpenney.com/images/large/0900631b80b9fa42L.jpg)

And this skirt:

http://a603.g.akamai.net/7/603/175/2006030212/cache3.jcpenney.com/images/large/0900631b80e5f042L.jpg

Maternity Flippy Skirt (http://www3.jcpenney.com/jcp/Products.aspx?DeptID=597&CatID=37793&CatTyp=DEP&ItemTyp=G&GrpTyp=SIZ&ItemID=0efa746&ProdSeq=2&Cat=skirts&Dep=&PCat=maternity&PCatID=29986&RefPage=ProductList&Sale=&ProdCount=5&RecPtr=1&ShowMenu=&TTYP=&ShopBy=0&RefPageName=CategoryAll.aspx&RefCatID=29986&RefDeptID=597&Page=1&CmCatId=597|29986|37793&FromBanners=N)

Both pieces are available in black or cement.

There is also the Liz Lange line at Target that would be affordable:

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000C461U2.16._SCLZZZZZZZ_SS384_.jpg

Liz Lange® for Target® Maternity Stretch Suiting 2-Button Blazer (http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/ref=br_1_2/602-1760842-0766241?%5Fencoding=UTF8&frombrowse=1&asin=B000C72QOO)

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000C45K3Q.16._SCLZZZZZZZ_SS384_.jpg

Liz Lange® for Target® Hidden-Waist Stretch Skirt - Ebony (http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/ref=br_1_4/602-1760842-0766241?%5Fencoding=UTF8&frombrowse=1&asin=B000C76LL8)

[cc8]

Great suggestions above...if this is for a business position then I say stick with a suit (pants or skirt your choice). On a completely different note, would you be ok if I asked you about the ins/outs of interviewing while PG? I could PM ya if this is too public of a forum. :)

[ajlanden]

lawyerlee-Thanks!! I really like the Penny's set!!

cc8-I don't mind answering at all!
I don't think interviewing while pg would ever be ideal. However, when the opportunity knocks, you have to jump at the change right? There are two different thoughts...First, it is basically illegal for anyone to NOT hire you because you are pg. They really can't ask me any questions about when I am due or when I plan to come back or anything. So, some people think it is better to not mention it at all, until you are offered the job. If I wasn't so noticable pg, I would probably do that. The other thought is that you want to be up front and honest. I wouldn't want them to NOT hire me because I might be risk. So, I am going to mention that I am due this summer and plan on continuing as a WOHM.

We will see how it goes...If you have any other questions, please feel free to pm me!!