re: Was told "Business Casual" for interview: tie or no tie?

Dress for the job you want; not the job you have.

What different color pants are acceptable to wear with a dark blue sports coat?

OP, if you can’t get your coat altered before the interview I would buy one that fits properly. You can buy them for <$100 at some places.

That's what she didn't say.

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Yeah, actually put it back on and its sitting right at or above my first knuckle on my thumb. That's cool right? When sitting it seems to fit much better

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That's way to long, but you might could get away with it. What kind of job is it? If you are interviewing at a law firm they'll judge you for it, if you're interviewing at a construction company, you'll probably be alright.

They said business casual for the interview, so that probably rules out law firm.

OP, hope you get the job. Strongly recommend that after this event you take some time and money and invest in

1. A navy blue or charcoal suit.
2. A sport coat of similar color options.

Either have them made to measure, or if bought off the rack, take them to a good tailor to be altered.

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Insurance

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So you want to be a salesman where someone's first impression of you is how you look and you're going to interview for that with an ill fitting coat? Sounds like a bad idea. You can get just the sleeves altered same day if that's all you need.

Wouldn't be face to face. Inbound calls. Not that it matters for the interview but still.

I may go take it somewhere in the AM.