Clothing for consulting (for a girl)
I've been reading a lot about clothing on the i-banking board. Those people are obsessed! (No offense.)
What should I buy to prepare for a summer as an associate at MBB on the West Coast of the US?
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Kenneth Coles, buttoned
Kenneth Coles, buttoned coller, and a 4 year old blackberry
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So what do you do?
-I work for an investment banking firm.
Oh okay; you are like my brother, he works for Edward Jones.
-No, a college degree is required in my profession
As a general rule, West
As a general rule, West Coast is more laid back. SF or LA?
I've never heard of a firm out there wearing anything but business casual. Within that, for ladies, I suggest front-pleated but fashionable pants or knee-length skirts (both preferably belted) with a blazer/suit jacket if you need it, Brooks Brothers tailored shirts or equivalent, tasteful accessories.
The stickler is shoes. Some firms allow open toed or slingback, but not both; some banks don't care while others are super strict. For women it can be make or break so know before you go. I would suggest black pumps or similar if you have no idea.
Pretty simple. Better a notch too formal and you can just play with accessories or get more fun shirts if you look too stodgy.