Do clothing brands matter?

I'm talking about the easy iron shirts, they only go for about 15 and lasted me an entire summer and still perfectly fine. I'm not worried about how long it will last, only worried about whether or not people will judge based on brands.

not sure what you're looking at mine, mine are white

considering I'm still in school, I would rather have multiple pairs of cheap suits than one or two expensive ones. When I start getting paid, maybe i'll invest in a high quality suit

worklikeamachine:

Investing in quality however is something I believe in.

I've never found that anyone looks down on an analyst for not wearing name brand clothing...

My three main brands are: Perry Ellis, Calvin Klein, and Express. The stuff is always on sale at Macys and coupons bring the price down even more. At your level you should be concerned with quality of work not price of your daily couture. If you are going to drop coin do it on the dress shoes. Shoes will tell more of a person then thread count.

You can spend you whole career wearing clothes from Brooks Brothers.

Much better than the Express/Perry Ellis garbage you buy in department stores.

It is more important for the clothing to fit well and look good on you (ironed, matching, stain-free, etc) than it is for you to spend your paycheck buying a button down and tie. Brooks Brothers, Nordstrom (their semi-annual sales) and Jos A Bank are all great for IB and don't cost a ton.

Check out this article for more on the wardrobe: http://www.bankonbanking.com/2009/06/18/clothes-make-the-man%E2%80%A6an…

no one really cares about you at the analyst level but if it makes you feel happy buy it. you derserve it

Um because I don't?

Are you looking to recruit for analyst-level roles? I think that so long as you look good, you're fine, if anything you want to avoid brands that are too flashy/expensive.

Only if they are Gucci 1953 Horsebit Loafers, otherwise no.

It is pretty standard nowadays to put whatever brand suit you are wearing to the interview on your resume so they know whether to ding you or not. Much easier than checking the tags on everyone's clothing.

No idea where you work but on the buyside you are required to wear all clothing inside out so that people can see the labels and/or intricate hand stitching on your bespoke threads.

I think how you look ultimately does help in your career, especially come bonus round.

Saying that, you can still look very good and presentable in non-designer gear.

My advice, depending on what type of institution you work at, and your level, you should buy the most expensive clothes you can afford (if that's Zegna then so be it, otherwise whatever is best) - trust me most people don't spend as much as they should and look like a laughing stock at client meetings as a result!

@TraderDaily, for traders I tend to see they mostly sport nice expensive suits, so again if you're in that line, try to keep up with your colleagues (if you're junior maybe don't put too much effort in the uber exp cufflinks/ ties/ bespoke shirts, Thomas Pink shirts/ Eton will do if you get them around where you live). My point is that what you wear can impact on a lot of things (some subtle things, like all the Managers/ MDs etc remembering your name and being more friendly with you because of the dress sense and maybe because it's similar to their style too). For Sales, I'm not too sure, I guess they're a bit more relaxed. I would always err on the side of smart rather than relaxed as it never gives a good impression being too relaxed looking (except on dress down days - and on these days you have to be careful too!)

I completely agree with you,But now a days people are more brand conscious.

I'm starting in a couple of months and i'm shopping for shit, that's why im asking. Can you explain what's wrong with H&M besides quality? I already own a H&M suit, and it has lasted me almost 2 years and still going so I am not worried about quality.

Don't Wear Any, They'll Be Expecting That !!

This still doesn't change the fact that you're turning into the next AspiringMonkey.

Dolce and Gabbana

Retail price will cost you a little over 200 dollars, but it is a worthy investment.

If you dare wear Hanes to the GS interview, you're clearly Middle Market material.

I second the opinion to go commando. If you're real GS material, you don't need underwear to hide behind. Hell, if you're real GS material, you don't need a suit either. Let them see your Adonis-like physique and marvel (watch out, I hear those pesky HR interviewers can get handsy though...)

i would go with some of those new-fangled boxer briefs made out of spandexy lyrca material. very sophisticated.

2xist

just wear your chaps.

no, i want good name brands

In these markets best be risk averse; make sure you wear a variety of underwear to the interview.

nvm

well you want to be well versed in the various products available in the market so you'll want to try some boxers, briefs, boxer briefs, and then you dont want them to think you can only handle vanilla so try some thongs for some experience with exotics

"underwear "?? wtf

Listen (or read, in this case), These H&M suits, how often do you use them? If you were to use them on a daily basis, they'd probably be ruined. Check what its made of, if it's a blend of polyester, then you have your answer. Ever seen a guy wearing a suit with extensive creases? Probably polyester blends. Nothing wrong with the brand itself, but the quality. Keep in mind that you're aiming at a job where how you present yourself is of utmost importance. Of course, it's your money and you can do what you want. IF you really can't afford to buy a $300+ suit, then I suggest you go to Century21 (c21stores.com) or wait for other sales. You can get a Ralph Lauren (green label, usually ~200 USD), hell, I think I saw sow Perry Ellis wool suits for about ~150. You will do just fine - everything is much better than a polyester blend you want to buy. Fits may vary by brand / style, so try to get one in person.

If you have already bought a suit, then just keep using it. When you get an offer you'll have a chance of getting (an)other suit(s).

1. This is a retarded post OP.

2. It's probably more accurate to judge them based on what time they're leaving.

Maybe saying "guessing who they are" rather than "judging" would have been better. Such as, "check out the guy in the $5k custom pinstriped suit. Must be a baller banker." "Look at the guy with the pocket protector, too short pants and thick glasses. He must be a quant." "Check out the dude in the purple sharkskin suit, hat and feather boa. He must be Lloyd's pimp." "Check out the pale, slightly overweight guy with dark circles under his eyes that looks like he just stopped crying. He's an analyst. And he's just getting coffee and going back to work."

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davidsirota:

So I live in NYC and my friends and I go to battery park often (where Goldman Sachs is located), and very often we'll catch the afternoon rush of people leaving GS and we have a game on guessing what position someone is based on what they're wearing, do you think someones sense of style accurately portrays their position?

So you go stalk people to admire their clothing? You are creepy as fuck, Sandusky.

I'll be honest, I found myself doing this in my banks cafeteria.

However, shits hard. I know MDs wearing pleated khakis and driving shoes to work every day. The easy one though is "Hot girl in slightly inappropriate business casual = HR".

What hypocrites most members of this sub-forum judge people on their attire all the time, and believe that one's position dictates what they can wear. Look through the archive for how many ad hominem logical fallacies members make toward people inquiring about cufflinks, braces, and pocket squares for entry level positions saying those are reserved for directors and ****.

There are even those that say that more junior members should intentionally dress worse and intentionally wear stuff of less quality and cost to blend in like sheep.

People on this forum will judge you by the brand of your tie, wear Hermes too early, and all hell breaks loose.