I had an interview last summer as an Administrative Assistant for a Marketing Firm. From their website, I could tell they were mostly in the beauty industry (Cosmetics, Salons, Day Spas, etc) so I made the extra effort to still dress conservative, but in an Express suit, modern jewelry, well done make-up, etc. One of the first questions the president asked me was "I notice you're not wearing lipstick - do you always not wear lipstick?" I told him I don't (meanwhile, I am wearing eyeliner, eyeshadow, mascara, blush and lip gloss) and that I normally don't. He told me he prefers his females constantly made up, and asked me if I would start to wear lipstick to work. I said I'd try (I constantly bite it off the few times I have worn it) and in spite of my great portfolio and references I didn't get the job. Looking back, I'm glad, I'd hate to work for a company like that, and plus I love the job I ended up getting the next week
