6 Free Financial Modeling Lessons...and More.

Enter your e-mail below to get our new Free Modeling Tutorials ($200+ Value).

< previous | next >

How is this Tie for Analyst Interviews?
 

RobertoRobato's picture
(Monkey, 60
 
Points)
 on 1/1/13 at 2:49pm

This one:

http://www.ralphlauren [dot] com/product/index.jsp?productId=17755366

IRL it's a little lighter than in the picture, somewhere between burgundy and purple. It's pretty conservative I guess, but 90% of the time I see people wearing navy or light blue ties.

Working9-5's picture

I'd say it is good to go.

ST
(Gorilla, 614
 
Points)
 on 1/1/13 at 3:20pm

I'd say it is good to go. Something I could wear to the office.

CNBC sucks

"This financial crisis is worse than a divorce. I've lost all my money, but the wife is still here." - Client after getting blown up

turtles's picture

Why people ask these

IB
(Neanderthal, 2,961
 
Points)
 on 1/1/13 at 3:35pm

Why people ask these questions is beyond me. Yes, it's perfectly fine. Here's an example of a tie that should not be worn to an interview: http://www.zazzle.com/trip_over_flat_surfaces_neck...

Just saying...

jack callahan's picture

.

AM
(Baboon, 106
 
Points)
 on 1/1/13 at 6:46pm

.

In reply to turtles
BTbanker's picture

turtles: Why people ask these

IB
 
Points)
 on 1/1/13 at 9:47pm
turtles:

Why people ask these questions is beyond me. Yes, it's perfectly fine. Here's an example of a tie that should not be worn to an interview: http://www.zazzle.com/trip_over_flat_surfaces_neck...

I see nothing wrong with that tie.

"A man generally has two reasons for doing anything. One that sounds good, and the real one." - J.P. Morgan

mrb87's picture

That's Black Label; are you

PE
(Gorilla, 551
 
Points)
 on 1/5/13 at 11:19am

That's Black Label; are you sure it won't be too skinny? 3" is a pretty skinny tie..

In reply to mrb87
turtles's picture

mrb87: That's Black Label;

IB
(Neanderthal, 2,961
 
Points)
 on 1/8/13 at 4:08pm
mrb87:

That's Black Label; are you sure it won't be too skinny? 3" is a pretty skinny tie..

The width should not be a problem. General rule of thumb is that the width of your jacket's lapel should equal that of your tie at its widest point. Never go over, but if you go under, never by more than half an inch.

Just saying...

mrb87's picture

Thanks, Mr. Flusser. I was

PE
(Gorilla, 551
 
Points)
 on 1/8/13 at 7:15pm

Thanks, Mr. Flusser. I was just highlighting that to the kid since I doubt he realizes a 3" is on the skinny side. Doesn't matter if your lapels are 3", too -- it is skinny.

In reply to mrb87
APAE's picture

mrb87: That's Black Label;

(Neanderthal, 3,713
 
Points)
 on 2/5/13 at 2:42pm
mrb87:

That's Black Label; are you sure it won't be too skinny? 3" is a pretty skinny tie..

No sir, it isn't. 3" is not skinny at all. I would far prefer to see a more slender guy in a 7-cm (2.75") tie with a well-tailored suit rather than watch him swallowed up by the bib that so many people think is the only acceptable form of neckwear for the office. 3.5" has been de rigueur in the corporate world for ages, but straying on the narrower side of that is not sacrilegious by any means.

A lot of people do certain things to add days to their life. I do things to add life to my days.

6 Free Financial Modeling Lessons...Straight to Your Inbox.

Confirm your name and e-mail below to get our best tips

Monkey Stats
Account information
We respect your Name and E-mail privacy. By joining you accept our terms of service.