The Hedge Fund "Look"

What would you say is the best look (best i.e., someone who you would say "that person looks awesome") for men and women at major hedge funds on the East Coast? Any specific designers or items that are "must haves"?

 

Pay attention to what other people are wearing at your firm and go along those lines. If it's business casual... there you go. The only "must haves" are competence, a willingness to take criticism and eagerness to learn. Looking professional and put together is a "bullet point" or checklist item, your value is the only thing you should concern yourself with.

 
CMB416:

Perhaps I asked the wrong way. I know the look for men is well-fitting jeans and a blazer or nicely tailored shirt. I'm quite interested in what you see women wearing.

Are you asking because you're a woman wondering what to wear to an upcoming job? I'd say >95% of the people on here are male and believe it or not, most guys rarely have a clue what woman are wearing and are just sneaking cleavage or ass glances. I remember seeing a couple of threads regarding woman's clothes that you may be able to search for.

@"ArcherVice" is correct. Just dress similarly to how everyone else in the office dresses, and regardless of the dress code, from totally tech casual to formal business, just look sharp. And no one gives a shit about brands. If they did they'd work in the fashion industry or for GQ.

 

I've covered women's business attire in previous posts, look there for more in depth guidance. Off the top of my head, it's fall and in a laid back office setting, I'd look at Peruvian connection, Pringle of Scotland, burberry, kate spade, tahari, ann taylor, ralph lauren etc... No need to re-invent the wheel, it's all dependent on what your style is but once again. This is a bullet point, nothing more. No guy (except me) is going to recognize what designer your clothes are from, all that matters is you look well kept and presentable.

Again, your work product and attitude - trump all.

 

I work in the same building that the hedge fund Paulson & Co has their offices in and I've seen John Paulson go in/out of the building on a few occasions. I usually see him wearing a very nice Savile Row suit, Charvet shirts and shoes by John Lobb. If there ever was such a thing as a "hedge fund look" (old school hedge fund, not a quant fund like D.E. Shaw, etc.), my vote would be for that.

 

in all seriousness, i can always spot the Citadel/Surveyor guys at conferences because they all have 'the look.'

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