@AutumnDesk1651 hour ago
Business casual sounds like the safest default for a dinner unless the invite says formal.
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@LocalAndCookie6086 hours agoUnited States
What should I wear to a consulting office dinner the night before interviews?
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I have an informal dinner with consultants the evening before interviews. The invitation does not specify a dress code. Should I dress like the interview itself, go business casual, or ask recruiting first?
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