Gentlemen,
I'm starting my SA position in about a month, and need a nice tie to wear to client meetings (I'll be at a boutique so yes, I'll get to sit in on meetings with clients, and keep my monkey mouth shut.) Whats the difference between silk twill, heavy silk, and heavy twill? Which is the most traditional/classy/nice looking? I'm lost. Thanks.
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Charvet, Hermes, Purple Label, Valentino, Versace.
I'm getting a hermes, but dont know which material I should get. Any thoughts on that?
I think silk twill is most luxurious looking and offers the best colors. You shouldn't be worrying so much about the material as the label and how it actually looks. If it's made of dog shit do you really care as long as it's an amazing tie?
I'm wearing a TJ Maxx suit, tie, and shirts to my boutique SA stint. I think you'll be fine.
Can't believe you just verbalized that.
I understand that but you can go to outlet stores that have cheap Calvin Klein suit's for 50% off. Being frugal doesn't mean being stupid. First impressions. Try googling outlets and see if there are any in your area.
For future reference, stick to JC Penney, find a 20% off coupon, and buy a 100% wool Stafford for 20% off $200.
But seriously, at least make sure the ties are silk and the suits are 100% wool.
Dont think anyone cares.... as long as you dont look homeless...
Damn now y'all are making me feel self-conscious. The suit is 100% wool, black, with very thin pinstripes. It at least fits me really well. Am I in for lulz when I start work next Monday?
Noooooooo. What is this? Who the hell can tell what kind of suit you are wearing? Just get the suit tailored. No one has any clue. You are an SA, not an MD.
Don't worry. If the dress code is business formal, you're going to need another three suits this summer, and if it's really bad, you will not need to be walking around the office with the jacket on and most people tend to ignore your pants.
Just make sure you buy the next three suits at JC Penney, try to aim for at least one solid charcoal and one solid wso/">navy suit, 100% wool, Stafford brand is fine. Just look for the 100% wool tag on everything, and if you buy separates, make sure they are designed to match (and be smart and buy a second pair of pants if you have the money. The pants will wear out first.)
I wore a black 3-button suit with pleated pants and sketchers shoes with rubber soles to my summer analyst (consulting lol) interview last summer and got the job.
My current suits are charcoal and a navy Jos. A. Banks suits that were tailored to a 30-lb heavier version of me when I was still an athlete. I bought stretch fit Banana Republic dress shirts that I wore everyday this summer... This post isn't going anywhere but I thought I'd throw that out there to give everybody a kick. I wish I knew how to dress back when I compiled my "business wardrobe."
Black suits are for funerals...
Ties: Charvet, Brioni, Hermes, Drake's, Kiton, etc.
For me, the knots in Hermes ties slip. I prefer a more substantial knot like Stefano Ricci (their tasteful ties anyway).
Everything Illini has pointed out is very true. Also I would like to mention that FIT is the number one most important thing. You could be wearing a Kiton suit but if it's too big you still look like a moron.
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