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crymsonwynters

crymsonwynters

USAFA CS-12 "Dirty Dozen"
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Nomination interviews are starting up for me, and I need to decide between a navy or red tie. I've heard that navy is always safe, but red can show confidence and power. Thoughts?
 
Blue is conservative, more of a neutral while red shouts (at least in the shades I am visioning)...go with blue..(like "the blue from the skies & a pretty girls eyes & a touch of Old Glory too")
 
Red is power tie. Why do all male presidential candidates wear them?
 
The best one to wear is the one that will make you feel the most confident and the least self-conscious. The interviewer will be impressed that you made the effort, and were respectful enough of the event, to wear a tie. Beyond that, you don’t want it to be a distraction to yourself. So above all, make sure you’re comfortable wearing it.
 
C'mon people!
Haven't you been keeping up with the Bacon thread? :shake: (for those of you who think I'm being serious I have a bridge to sell you).

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  • On a serious note, as others have said, wear the color that makes YOU feel most confident.
  • Also, choose the appropriate knot for the type of collar you are wearing.
  • Learn to tie the knot properly, whether it is a 1/2 Windsor or a four in hand.
  • YouTube can teach you the correct way to tie it.
 
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FWIW, DS had interview with FFR. Question was asked if he should wear a suit or "just" a coat and tie and FFR said without missing a beat "definitely a suit". I was surprised. Clearly that might be cost prohibitive for some but thought it was worth bringing up here that if you have the option, advice to us was to choose a suit.
 
Don’t go out and buy a suit just for this interview. Instead, wear the most business-like attire you have. Be clean, be pressed, be tidy, be put together. No one will be penalized if they don’t own a suit or can’t afford one.
 
boxmm24 said:
FWIW, DS had interview with FFR. Question was asked if he should wear a suit or "just" a coat and tie and FFR said without missing a beat "definitely a suit". I was surprised. Clearly that might be cost prohibitive for some but thought it was worth bringing up here that if you have the option, advice to us was to choose a suit.
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Matching Suit > Sportcoat > shirt/tie and khakis.

But most interviewers of HS students understand that not everyone can afford to even go to the thrift store and shop for a suit!

However, this varies by region. The dress code in Washington DC is quite different from Honolulu or Phoenix.
 
I'm in JROTC so I will be wearing my dress uniform... that's one less thing to worry about :)
 
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