Dress code in your group?
What’s the dress code like in your group? Jackets and ties? Business casual? Smart casual?
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, the dress code in my group leans towards "smart casual". While we don't have an official dress code, "smart casual" is preferred for senior people. However, it's important to note that the definition of "smart casual" can vary, especially in an all-quant fund.
In addition, it seems that the finance industry has generally loosened up their dress codes since 2008. Power suits and red ties are no longer the norm, and more casual attire, such as Midtown Uniforms with gray Patagonia vests, are becoming more common.
In the realm of Real Estate Asset Management, the dress code can be even more relaxed. For instance, a T-shirt, white blazer, and loafers without socks could be acceptable attire.
Remember, the key is to understand the culture of your specific group and dress appropriately. If in doubt, it's always better to err on the side of being slightly overdressed.
Sources: Casualisation of Office Dress Codes, Dress Code in Real Estate Asset Management, What's the modern definition of "smart casual"?
tmt team at boutique: business casual ie slacks, shirt, and oxfords
Pretty much the standard. In TMT even dress sneakers/high end sneakers are the norm
MF PE - suit and tie 4x a week, no tie on Friday
Damn Blackstone allow their associate to go no ties in Fridays now
Not at BX
Found the Veritas person
Legit never heard about them
is brookfield MF PE? that's the only place i know of that has a strict dress code + in-office requirement
Worked on a deal w Brookfield as a counter party and those guys were rocking ties late into the night lol
Wow that sucks a lot
UMM in the West Coast. People come in with polos, collared shirts, crew shirts, and all kinds of different things. Almost makes you think that you don’t work in finance
LO AM
No dress code. Polo and chinos with sneakers is what I usually wear. Maybe a dressier shirt if a management team is coming in but often I don’t bother.
Have to throw a suit on like once a quarter when a random client or prospect wants to visit our office.
“Living the dream” Alt am shop. Qzip polos chinos and cozy sneakers (dress shoes under the desk for when the pms and executives drop in)
Business casual, no need for jacket. Newport office more casual than New York
I always find these threads fun. I’ve forgotten what it’s like.
i work in tech . Going to the office is optional, doing work is sometimes optional, and dress code is nonexistent
I used to go to board meetings where in the same room someone would be wearing a suit and tie (government) and others would be in crocks and dinosaur t shirts
my boss doesn’t even decide when I show up, let alone what I wear. Lol
not sure it’s for the better but I’ll take it
MBB - entirely dependent on client. Has ranged from full suit w/o tie to t-shirt & sober sneakers over the year.
In-office Friday is either some type of shirt in case we expect client calls or more relaxed.
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