Rhouis
I think a bright, bold coloured cardigan over the top should round the outfit off nicely. Like, a bright orange, mustard or something like that. Something that pops. I think that's all a simple little black dress like that needs.
I don't know about the unis you've applied to, or what they're looking for when applying for science, but when I went to my university interviews, I was one of the most dressed up people there, and I was only wearing a blue frilly, sleeveles blouse, black slim fit trousers and a navy cardigan over the top. Really, they're looking at the type of person you are. The way you look doesn't generally effect the way they see you as a prospective student, as it does in a job. Wear an outfit that makes you feel yourself and confident in what you're doing. But trying to look neat and proper is always a good sign though.
I do read that no one really cares what you wear to a uni interview but I would like to dress up just a little all the same!
I appreciate the difference between uni and job interviews, and I adore cardigans, but I think I am still set on a jacket of some sort
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I hope to have a shot at the red brick unis (e.g. Manchester Birmingham Liverpool), maybe Oxbridge if I go for biochemistry.
Oxford's
website actually explicitly suggests wearing a jacket!
I really like the idea of having a little bit of a poppy colour, which could be achieved in the jacket. Or in the tights? Do you think wearing say opaque plum purple tights to an interview is appropriate? I have a pair and they are really not very saturated in colour.