So, I lost my job earlier this year in a layoff. I haven't had a lot of luck finding anything else that pays anywhere near what I made before, so unfortunately that's meant unemployment. I have applied every few weeks to places like Catherine's, Dress Barn, Avenue, Lane Bryant and Ashley Stewart in order to meet unemployment requirements, never expecting to actually be called back for an interview. On Friday, one of the store managers actually called me and asked if I knew I had applied to work at a woman's plus size clothing store. Honestly, by her tone, I think she called me out of sheer amazement that a male would apply to work at a woman's clothing store in the Bible Belt. As we got to talking, it was becoming clear that the store has issues with its employees, and I might actually be exactly what she needs as a part time manager. So, even though she initially called me seeking a seasonal temp associate, she ended up asking me to apply for the part time manager job and wants me to come in next week for a face to face. I am absolutely excited, but then as I started thinking, reality started setting in. Even though my wife is 100% on board with this, I am nervous how it might go over with the store associates, should it work out. I am pretty masculine in appearance. And I have not, nor do I intend, to share Allison with anyone there, even though I know their corporate policy is 100% supportive. So I guess I am seeking some advice.... I know some girls here have worked in such places and I need some help.
1) How would I dress for this job (in drab, as I alluded)- dress shirt and tie, or polo shirt, what would be acceptable attire?
2) What other advice can you give? I know she is looking to bring someone in who will make a difference in loss prevention, specifically with regard to employee theft and holding people accountable.
This has always been a dream of mine, in a "kid in a candy store" kind of way, but I never thought it would actually have a chance of happening in this area of the country.
Any thoughts or advice are appreciated. Thanks!