I’m column writer Fuu.
I think you’ll receive more offers if you aim for a refined, wholesome look rather than something glamorous.
Think of an announcer-style hairstyle and outfit—Minami Tanaka, “Hironaka-chan,” or Ray models Airi Suzuki and Sae Okazaki. (That’s just Fuu’s personal preference, though!)
Your hair doesn’t have to be jet black, but keep the color fairly understated. Bright, flashy hair can stand out in a bad way when you’re on a date with a papa (a male supporter).
If you have a good figure, a dress that shows off your silhouette—your waist and legs, for example—would probably work well.
Shoes usually don’t show much in profile photos (unless they’re taken outdoors), so boots or heels are fine as long as they aren’t too flashy.
Promote yourself in outfits that suit you. We look forward to meeting you for your interview and registration.
Maezawa from the president’s office here, answering as well.
> I’m very interested in Universe Club.
Thank you.
> First, my hair isn’t long, so I can’t create a glamorous look.
You don’t need to look glamorous. A natural, ordinary style is perfectly fine.
In fact, overly glamorous hair can give off a “nightlife woman” vibe, which might actually reduce the number of offers you receive.
There are also women with short hair, so I don’t think you need to worry.
> Also, are women with black hair not received very well?
It’s actually the opposite. Black hair is the most popular.
> As for shoes, this time of year I wear long boots with bare legs or nude stockings and mini-length dresses or skirts.
Interview rooms are usually places where you take off your shoes before entering, so in most cases we use shoes available at the branch for the photos.
However, if you prefer to be photographed in your long boots, just let us know. We can wipe the soles and take photos with them.
Not many women are photographed in long boots, so it’s hard to say how they’ll affect the number of offers.
If you want to play it safe, go with stilettos. If you want to be more daring, long boots could work.
> Are there any fashion styles or hair colors that are an absolute no-go?
There aren’t any styles we categorically reject, but jeans and brightly colored hair can reduce the number of offers.
That said, I don’t think we specifically turn anyone away for those reasons.
If you come in jeans, you can change into clothes available at the branch. However, if you assume that anything is fine as long as clothes are available, the staff may not bring up changing if they’re busy. Even if they do mention it, they may simply say, “You’re fine as you are,” and leave it at that.
You’re not really fine at all, of course.
If four people end up overlapping around the same time, there may not be enough time to change.
We generally schedule things so that this doesn’t happen, but some women arrive late. As a result, the time available for each person can become extremely limited, leaving no time to change.
It’s understandable that someone who arrives late will have less time, but it would be unfair for women who arrive on time to lose time as well. So please make sure you’re not late.
I’m Rin, a female member of SALON.
I’m not familiar with the interview process at Universe Club, but I think it’s wonderful that you’re taking the time to research your outfit and makeup beforehand. You must be a lovely person!
I’m sure you’ll be more than fine just being your usual self. Good luck with your interview!!
I’m Kazu, a male member.
Everyone has different tastes, but generally speaking, I don’t think brown hair is as well received.
Short-haired female members are in the minority, but they do exist.
For your interview, I recommend going with your usual hair color and hairstyle. Once, on an arranged date, a woman showed up looking completely different from her profile photo—she had apparently colored her hair after the interview and looked like a small-town delinquent. I happened to exchange glances with a staff member who was there at the time.
I don’t see many women wearing stilettos, and they may be avoided because they can give off a hostess-like vibe.
Again, I recommend attending the interview dressed the way you intend to dress when you go out on an offered date.
