Red 'power dress' or formal grey skirt suit for interview at Olswang (law firm)?

[I really don't want this to be a wind-up, even though I think it is--a graduate as 'internal consultant'?--because:]

Finally, someone asking the important questions! Not one of those boring "Aww... Are my grades good enough?" or "Argh... Am I good enough for the MC?" or "Help me, help me--how do I answer these questions on the application form". A real question: fashion!

Olswang are a TMT (technology, media, telecommunications) firm: they're used to fashionistas. If you don't dress up, baby, you're not ready for Olswang! Plus, I've never said "no" to a woman in a red dress and black hells (although I'd say "yes!" a lot faster if it was a black dress and red heels).

Don't listen to the doubters: stand out from the crowd.

[I really don't want this to be a wind-up, even though I think it is--a graduate as 'internal consultant'?--because:]

Finally, someone asking the important questions! Not one of those boring "Aww... Are my grades good enough?" or "Argh... Am I good enough for the MC?" or "Help me, help me--how do I answer these questions on the application form". A real question: fashion!

Olswang are a TMT (technology, media, telecommunications) firm: they're used to fashionistas. If you don't dress up, baby, you're not ready for Olswang! Plus, I've never said "no" to a woman in a red dress and black hells (although I'd say "yes!" a lot faster if it was a black dress and red heels).

Don't listen to the doubters: stand out from the crowd.

I have an interview on Tuesday for an 'internal consultant' role at Olswang but i don't know what to wear!!

The risky option is a really nice dark red formal work dress with black heels. It's glamorous but memorable.

Then there's the safe cream blouse and grey skirt suit option.

I don't know what people at Olswang wear. Any ideas?

Thanks!

A woman in 'black hells'? I'd steer clear, personally.

I'm not so sure, based on this: http://www.olswang.com/people/?peopleGroupName=A the majority appear to wear normal office clothing. General guide for interviews is if unsure, it is always better to play it safe. I'd much rather be remembered for my interview performance than for wearing a pink velvet suit.

Mate, you haven't lived.




Sure, play it safe if you want to remain a nobody: but all the best lawyers have crazy tics (eg. Neel Sachdev with his taste for Saville Row suits and Jimmy Choos (http://www.legalweek.com/legal-week/blog-post/1531514/a-career-lawyer-hype-vs-reality), or Ira Schacter and his playboy bunny (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2052883/Ira-Schacter-defends-refusal-pay-daughters-hearing-aids--buying-215-000-engagement-ring.html), or John Altorelli and his Russian spy (http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/anna_the_spy_who_loved_me_N7pyj52PHEFY50kKknJyLO)).

There are good lawyers, then there are great lawyers--I know which ones I remember.

Sure, play it safe if you want to remain a nobody: but all the best lawyers have crazy tics

Olswang are a TMT (technology, media, telecommunications) firm: they're used to fashionistas. If you don't dress up, baby, you're not ready for Olswang! Plus, I've never said "no" to a woman in a red dress and black hells (although I'd say "yes!" a lot faster if it was a black dress and red heels).

Don't listen to the doubters: stand out from the crowd.

Ten years ago you'd see Olswang trainees at law fairs dressed in combat trousers when everyone else was in suits. Not any more though.

Dressing like a wanton to try and impress an interview panel...

lets hope they aren't all female.