Woman Leaves Job Interview Thinking It Went Great—Then Looks in the Mirror

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A Generation Z woman who unknowingly wore her dress backwards to a job interview has not only landed the position, but also gained viral attention on Reddit after sharing her lighthearted mishap online.
"I'm in my early twenties and located in the Southern U.S., and fun update—I was actually offered the job and accepted it, so it all worked out in the end," the woman, who goes by u/throwmeaway___4 on Reddit, told Newsweek.
She had taken to the platform on June 19, with a post detailing her wardrobe mishap that has since gone viral, receiving more than 5,300 upvotes to date.
In the post, the woman described rushing to get dressed and accidentally putting on her black dress backwards. It was not until after the interview, she said, that she realized the zipper meant to be at the back was clearly visible down the front of her outfit.
"I accidentally wore my dress backwards during a job interview," she said in the post. "I was in a hurry getting ready and threw the dress over my head before running out the front door.
"I didn't notice until I got in my car after the interview was over," she added.
From left: The woman takes a picture of the outfit she wore back to front during a recent job interview.
From left: The woman takes a picture of the outfit she wore back to front during a recent job interview.
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Despite the mix-up, the interview appeared to go smoothly. She told viewers online that the hiring manager told her: "When I interview some people, I can immediately tell they aren't a good fit, but you have really good energy."
This comment left her hopeful that the fashion blunder had gone unnoticed, or at least was not flagged as important.
The woman had paired the inside-out dress with a smart black blazer. Photos she shared in the post, taken in a mirror, showed the outfit looking largely professional despite the visible zipper on the front. While some commenters noted the mistake, many offered support and encouragement.
"The interview was also super casual—I was asked harder questions when applying to work in food service—so I'm hoping I still have a chance of being hired," she wrote at the time.
Her story has since resonated with thousands online, many of whom praised her for handling the situation with humor and grace.
"I mean, if I were interviewing you, if I did notice the zipper I'd probably just assume it was part of a normal outfit," one viewer said. "Should be fine, good luck!"
"Without looking at the title, I just thought it was apart of the outfit," another added. "Don't sweat it."
"She wouldn't have even noticed," a third viewer agreed. "And it looks very modest and professional to me!"
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