Ferragamo Loafers to Interview
They came up in a previous thread so just wanted to ask - what would you think if a kid showed up to an interview rocking these? I picked up a pair after my internship this summer because I found a nice pair on discount. Since then I have been kinda iffy about wearing them to interviews but I haven't gotten the chance to get some other shoes. Yay or nay?
loafers should not be worn to an interview in the first place, especially not ones that have any sort of metal/horsebit on the top. Wear a standard black oxford, cap-toe looks good.
no
I've picked up quite a bit of discounted clothing that I'd love to wear to interviews. Keep it to cap-toe black oxfords for the interview. You don't want to be too flashy for interviews. However, if you will feel more confident wearing the loafers, I say go for it. I've done interviews with black shirts, loafers, cuff links, etc. and I have gotten 2nd rounds without a problem. Its all about what you can bring to the table, not about how you look.
maybe i am just a jerk, but I would not even consider hiring someone who wore cufflinks, horse bit loafers, or black shirts to an interview, espeicially not an analyst
the sad part of this business is they way you look and the way you dress matter, i would be afraid of the kid making my group/bank look bad if he were ever in a meeting
knowing how to dress and act professionally is something that i consider when hiring
This is just plain ridiculous. The emphasis this board places on nonsense like "Ferragamo loafers" or "Hermes ties" is completely out of proportion to their importance in the real world. No-one cares. I did my interviews with a J.C. Penney tie, sub-$200 suit, and my room-mate's old dress shoes. I got multiple interviews and offers at BBs, top consultancies, and a small hedge fund for both internships and full-time. Heck, I still don't have more than one shirt with cuff-links and have been using my Bostonian shoes for over a year now. And you know what? I've presented to some pretty high-level clients and never had a problem. No-one's been "ashamed" to present me or any of my friends (few of whom are as obsessed as this board with corporate fashion accessories) to a client.
If you think nonsense like that is going to prevent you from ahead, you need to get your priorities straight. You need to look good, that is, well-put together. And that's it. No-one gives a **** what watch you're wearing or how much your tie costs. I sure as hell don't.
I agree but I do think there should be some emphasis on how not to dress as in no weird color shirts to interviews, no ill fitting suits, not cuff links, just be conservative. You can get nice things to wear to an interview anywhere, its about making sure you dont dress like a fool. also, i have no idea how any gets to 2nd rounds in a black shirt- it aint a night club
well said consultant...
yes, you should wear them. most likely the banker on the other side of the table will have ferragamos as well, and you will have a commonality with them to start with. every guy who interviews you is going to look down at your shoes, so make sure they are shined and make sure they are either ferragamo, gucci, prada or if you're trying to be conservative, allen-edmonds.
The right way to wear those loafers will be without socks. If you have a slim fitting suit, you can go beltless as well. make sure you get your self skinny ties. and dont forget a simple pair of wireframe aviators to finish off the look.
how can cufflinks be a prob at all? As long as they arent too flashy, I believe its fine. If the consensus is the opposite, I suck. Maybe 80% of my shirts come with french cuffs.
Quite some controversy I stirred up here - just wanted to make sure.
Btw I didn't buy the loafers to be some wannabe baller or anything, my parents just always bought nice things that would last for a long time (therefore end up costing less than replacing cheap stuff) and I learned that from them. A lot of my dress clothes were actually handed down to me by my dad.
I'll look into getting some oxfords.
To the OP,
There are varying opinions on this topic. Given this, it is best to take a conservative approach. If you have to question whether or not your attire is acceptable, it is best to take the safe approach and not wear it to your interview
Just to add my 2 cents, from what I've seen, clothes do not seem to matter too much. I've met 2nd year analysts who are clearly wearing inexpensive shirts, suits, ties, but I've also met first year analysts decked out in expensive gear. I think at the junior level clothes don't really matter as I've seen both types of people end up in the same place. However, the higher you get on the food chain, your appearance plays a bigger role. Most of the senior bankers I've met were all very well dressed and looked their role.
As a perspective hire, the thing you should keep in mind is that you probably don't want to look flashier than those doing the hiring. Sometimes when I am wearing my nicer dress shirts and am meeting people at the info nights, I feel very self conscious and idiotic when I am wearing more expensive clothes than someone who is making 100k+.
Gucci Loafers with the bit might be the single most universal shoe on my trading floor. Furthermore, I think I wore my Ferragamo's to more than one interview and got plenty of offers. Worry about the shoes when you are trying to get into Marquee, Pink Elephant, Paper, or Fabric, not a bank's analyst program.
I recommend Allen-Edmonds Park Avenue lace-up. Get it in black and you'll be set for many years. Loafers connote that tiny step down from your "sunday best" and why risk anything? The controversy stirred up on this thread should be reason enough. Good luck!
interviewed wearing a black shirt? haha, what a douche
Enough Said
that brooks brothers is smart way to go, but when i have met potential candidates i may have noticed what they were wearing but that never factored into my decision.
the allen edmonds park ave blavk oxfords. great shoe, comfortable and very sharp.
save the gamos for the club.
I think Gucci has nice non-loafers...get a pair of those.
Before my first IB interview, I went to Saks for the attire. The salesmen ended up being an ex-UBS (marketing or something) guy who was laid off during 9/11 and had great insight. I told him "you've done this enough, set me up with an ideal IB interview set-up."
I ended up with this:
Allen Edmonds Park Ave black oxfords ($350) Hugo Boss navy suit ($1000) 3 Brioni ties ($160 a piece) 2 Hugo Boss shirts, one light blue and one white ($175 each)
I can't recall exactly the prices of the suit or shoes, but I think those are about right.
I will reiterate what others have said though: nice clothing is definitely not a pre req for getting the job. I'm not sure if MDs notice certain clothing choices (aside from a nice tie), but I barely could. In the end though, it helped me gain confidence knowing that I at least was well suited in the business fashion department for the interview.
sounds like a good lineup
for interviews id generally stick with
black oxfords navy/charcoal suit (single breasted, 2 or 3 buttons) white/blue shirt subtle tie
brand really doesnt matter that much, fit and coordination are much more important. its very possible to look sharp without dropping serious cash if you shop smart.
also goes without saying but cut your nails, shave, do your hair. look clean cut and give the appearance that you will represent the firm well.
Ferragamo Loafers as an SA? (Originally Posted: 12/20/2014)
Is it bad taste to wear Gucci or Ferragamo loafers to the office as an intern? I noticed a number of other people in the office wearing them, but I'm not sure how it would be viewed for an intern to do it.
As long as you do good work....
Are you kidding me? As long as they're not gawdy, you should be fine.
lol
Cool, looks like I'll be picking up a pair of Raffaeles or Twirls before I start.
When the summer intern shows up in a pair of Ferragamo loafers on his first day (Originally Posted: 05/21/2012)
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