Clothing - Winter wear
Hey guys,
All the ibankers in a cold city, what's your winter wardrobe?
Hey guys,
All the ibankers in a cold city, what's your winter wardrobe?
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Bean boots
If you are purchasing winter boots or shoes, I would recommend looking at hatch grain, scotch grain, or cordovan uppers. In terms of soles, I would look for commando or dainite. Examples: Gaziano & Girling Rothschild (Hatch), Crockett & Jones Islay (Scotch), Alden Shell Wing-Tip Boot (Cordovan).
Although all of the aforementioned boots are quite expensive for the average person, they are life-long items that will prevent the need for a change of shoes at the office.
Winter shoes in NYC? (Originally Posted: 12/18/2013)
I usually rock AE Park Avenues, but am trying to find a good, more hightop pair/bootish look because the slush is just crushing them. Doesn't need to be the fanciest, just good to wear to work and not look like an idiot. Also wouldn't mind finding a winter-esque shoe to go out with as well.
just wear sneakers/boots to work that you dont care about and then switch when you get to the office
Leather glove and winter boots (Originally Posted: 10/10/2011)
What's a good brand of leather glove for winter? I will be carrying my briefcase so it will be cold in the winter. I need good leather gloves to match my coat as well. They are mostly black.
Also, what's a good brand for winter boots to walk through the slushy winter road? I will probably be wearing my suits.
Thanks.
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Winter Clothing Advice (Originally Posted: 08/23/2014)
Hey everyone, I'm starting a full-time S&T role in Chicago this fall and for the past 5 years I've been living in areas where winter doesn't really exist. So I don't have any winter clothing whatsoever and I'm stumped trying to figure out what winter clothing is appropriate to wear for commuting to the office. I'll have a few blocks to the train, then the train ride, and then a few blocks to the office. I know Chicago is notoriously cold so I'm hoping for advice for what other people in cold cities wear for commutes. I won't be in a role where I need to wear a suit more than maybe once a month, usually it'll be ties or just dress shirts. I'm specifically curious about shoes and jackets/coats. And also, what do people do with their outerwear when they get to the office and you're on a trading floor with less than a full desk to yourself (shared long table type situation)? Any tips?
Thanks!
Suit + Coat and umbrella
Winter boots (Originally Posted: 11/08/2014)
Winter is coming...
Any good suggestions for boots for the winter snow and rain?
Swimsuit. Possibly with floaties.
winter hats (Originally Posted: 12/18/2010)
Any thoughts on fashionable winter hats that are also functional? The skullcap seems a little too pedestrian, but it is functional. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
first picture...
http://www.leveragedsellout.com/2006/12/my-midday-stroll/
Getting Ready for Winter - Clothing suggestions (Originally Posted: 09/28/2010)
Will be going through my first real winter this year, and am in the middle of doing some shopping. From what I have heard most analysts/younger folks don't really wear those overcoats that go down to your knees? Would appreciate if some of you can post some links/pictures of winter jackets and rain coats that you wear that look good as well.
Also to protect your leather shoes, do most of you use some protective spray or wear galoshes?
Thanks in advance!
I wear knee length coats and they are nice and warm. Nobody cares what type of overcoat you are wearing and you won't be wearing at work anyways.
Buy some sweaters/pullover etc which you can rock on business casual.
change into nice shoes when in office. change into boots when about to leave.
Shoes in the winter... (Originally Posted: 11/23/2009)
As the weather deteriorates, and travel in NYC gets miserable with snow, sleet, rain, etc, what does everyone do in terms of shoes to wear getting into work? I assume people don't traipse through the slush in their Ferragamos...
These things are a good way to go: http://www.totes-isotoner.com/product/id/101951.do or something like that
Overshoes, Rain Boots, or Outdoor boots for NY winter ? (Originally Posted: 01/17/2016)
Hey there,
I'm trying to decide the best route to go for NY winter weather as I start soon. Is it a better idea to wear the Jos A Banks totes galoshes to go over my dress shoes, to get rain boots, or should I get regular winter boots and just change at the office?
Thank you in advance for your help and time
not trying to mess with you but:
Shoe prices in thousands of dollars just baffle me. There has to be a point beyond which the incremental utility of shoes would fail to catch up to the price. For me, this point is reached shortly beyond Allen Edmonds.
It baffles me that there are folks who can afford that
if I were to buy these shoes I would probably keep them in a safe instead of pounding them on the pavement..
[quote=themaverick]first picture...
http://www.leveragedsellout.com/2006/12/my-midday-stroll/[/quote]
great read aha
I do the same. Bean Boots to the office, leave shoes under my desk and change when I get in. Not a big deal, although you may want to see if others do this before doing it yourself, in case for some reason it might not be considered ok (can't think of why it wouldn't be, though).
1) The G&G's are pretty ridiculous and I would never buy them. I was using them as an example of what a hatch grain shoe looks like.
2) A pair of ~$680 (new) or ~$450 (slightly used) cordovan shoes will last much longer than AE calf skins, if maintained properly. It is apples and oranges to compare them directly. Additionally, cordovan is much more resistant to inclement weather, as the pores in the hide are incredibly small. Look at overall value, not just up front cost. Lastly, $450-$650 is roughly the same price that everyone coughs up for a pair of Ferragamo or Gucci horse bit loafers.
3) It baffles you that people can afford it? On a forum filled with kids who went to elite colleges and work in the some of the highest paying jobs? With kids asking "Should I get a Patek or Royal Oak?" for my first job?
you're in SF?
pickup a pair of rubber overshoes/galoshes for walking around in the snow/rain/sleet.
Wedged and over the knee boots are ideal choices.
http://www.barneys.com/Faux-Fur-Trooper/500860557,default,pd.html Baller.
In seriousness, I would suggest going for a high-end skully (http://www.barneys.com/Solid-Knit-Skully/500679827,default,pd.html or http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod6035…) that is simple but of high quality.
A trapper hat could work if it's plain and if you are daring. I can't find one like that, though.
If you like more of a retro look, a wool fedora could be nice: http://store-us.hugoboss.com/Short-Brim-Wool-Fedora/704348719326,en_US,… .
If you can pull off: http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod5980… it's quite nice, too.
I"m curious about shoes with this too. When there's a lot of salt and snow on the sidewalks what do you do to keep to keep from ruining your shoes?
Go to Jos Bank or BB and spend $20-30 on rubber shoe covers. They fit right over your dress shoes, and are even contoured to look somewhat like a dress shoe. I live in Chicago and wear them everyday from the first snow until May. I like them better than having to change shoes, and if I am ever going to a client dinner and don't want to ruin my shoes commuting, I can wear these, show up early and check them with my coat.
I think I got these Totes ones at Jos Bank for $20:
http://www.totes-isotoner.com/totes/product/totes-mens-loafer-rubber-ov…
Dude, what do you think bankers in cold cities wear during the winter? Do you want to know my boxer size too??
Not to be a dick, but if you need to ask this question, then maybe you should consider a different career route.
And no, I do not work in SF.
Buy a pair of beater shoes, like $50 Bostonians, that look decent for the commute. Keep the good ones in your office / bag. Definitely do this for interviews, they judge you if you show up and look like you've been out in the rain.
Or just avoid puddles and wipe the rain off when you get to work.
Great suggestion.
I would recommend boots and keeping a pair of dress shoes at the office. The boots will also protect your dress pants from slush.
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I was talking brands, you cocksucker. Not to be a dick, but if you can't read the fucking tags on your coat, then maybe you should consider a different career route.
No offense bnkrtrdr
How the fuck are people qualified to do this job asking shit like this. God damnit.
A fuckin' overcoat, man. Come on now. God damn.
"To Know Me Is To Love Me"-Jebus Price
That LSO guy is a doushe.
For shoes, get a proper pair of boots something like LL Bean or comparable (Bean are just what initially come to mind). That avoids ruining your dress shoes in slush, rain, etc. That way you can simply throw on your dress shoes once you are in and go about your day.
I just wear gray hiking-type boots and change in the office.
If it's really slushy or thick snow, I'll wear them out of the office and to meetings even. No one is going to care unless you have some anal boss on the sell side.
Wintry salt mix destroys nice shoes in short order.
people actually wear those?
^ Couldn't agree more my man.
Over shoes...just kidding. Iwear some nice clarks w/ bcasual
Sorel Kitchener Frost (mis-spelled "Kitchner" on Amazon"). Lowest profile (i.e. not a moon boot) duck boot I've ever found.
http://www.amazon.com/Sorel-Mens-Kitchner-Frost-High/dp/B004LDKJJO
For rainy, dress shoe days, Swims overshoe or GTFO.
http://swims.com/
Don't get those cheap shoe covers - you will trap water between them and your shoes, making everything worse.
Most of my male coworkers never did anything more than wearing a pair of black leather ankle boots (not sure if this is the name for these in mens fashion). The streets in the city are well kept compared to most rainy/snowy areas of the country. You can easily avoid puddles and such if you have a short walk to the subway or take a cab when it's absolute shit.
One kid lived in Hoboken and he had some duck boots which he wore - I think that may have been more "him" and less "utilitarian value" although he did profess to have a long walk which required them. I would take this as the "exception" though since this kid did quite a few things that bordered on "how the fuck is this appropriate in a professional office setting?"
My knee length overcoat is my single favorite article of clothing. I used it all winter in my analyst days, and still do today. Make sure you get one that looks good with slacks and also with jeans, it's a very flexible piece of clothing. If you get one that appropriately straddles dressy/casual, you can wear it to work, then rock it with a polo and jeans on the weekend. Look to spend about $500, perhaps a bit more. No need to spring for the $2k+ designer coats, Ralph Lauren and his peers make some very nice options.
+1 for the street sharks avatar
when it does get messy down here (very occasionally), I have a pair of rubber soled cowboy boots that I normally wear casually but that I'll wear if I'm going between appointments or to avoid wearing stacked leather in an icy parking lot.
like these: http://www.doublehboots.com/Product?stockNo=DH1554
Hmm nice very nice. I wear boots and some time I wear hiking shoes its just depend on the situation.........
you just slide those over your ferragamos.. works like a charm
thanks anaismalcolm
How the fuck are people qualified to do this job asking shit like this. God damnit.
A fuckin' overcoat, man. Come on now. God damn.
"To Know Me Is To Love Me"-Jebus Price
a coat and hat and shoes
I just take my oldest pair of shoes and designate them as my snow shoes that year. Then proceed to trash them by wearing them in the snow.
Please wear a fedora to work.
Hiking boots / sneakers and change in office, even when it's nice out. I'm going to give the Totes/overshoe/tingley thing a whirl as well. Seems like a more civilized option and I can't always get in before everyone else to change shoes before they see.
IMO, no one should care what shoes I wear if I were making better calls than the lead economist of my company: oh wait, I have been for three years now. Up 40% just this quarter. Where are my sandals bitches. Get me out of this dump.
Overcoat: charcoal, camel, or navy in that order.
Above the knee for a more youthful look - you may need to size down from one suit size for coat size.
Saks outlet has Saks House Brand Cashmere overcoats for $400.
If you want one for next year, wait till August. I bought a Canali Cashmere Overcoat which was ticketed at $1595 for $180 at Bloomingdales.
I kept my shoes at my desk and just wore boots in to the office and changed. So, I had one black and one brown pair of loafers at my desk and would just put on the one that was appropriate for the day.
Although people do wear those things that you slip on over shoes.
+1
thanks guys, probably gonna buy a coat this weekend. something along the lines of these i guess: http://www.gq.com/style/wear-it-now/200911/best-topcoats-winter-under-5…
pikachu by shoes do u mean galoshes
Are loafers more typical than lace ups? I just got these:
http://www.shoebuy.com/johnston-murphy-dawson-cap-toe/169838/387410?cm_…
and these:
http://www.shoebuy.com/johnston-murphy-dawson-moc-toe/217267
Seen quite a few people wearing boots and it hasn't even snowed this year yet
Great thanks guys!
What about a wool lined Burberry trench?
Color, price?
I think its a bit overplayed, but certainly a quality garment. It is very recognizable, a little too well known, so it will be obvious that is your only coat.
Then again, I have a nova check navy suit from Burberry.
Thats pretty much exactly what you need. Kudos
I have a camel hair and a black one just to change it up and bit (actually because my mom bought me one and I already had the other)
Dress boots can work
I wouldn't bother shelling out 1k and up for a coat..it's not like anyone's going to see it much as you put it away right when you get to the office.
I'd spend the money to look nice on the more visible clothing like suits, dress shirts, and shoes.
Although if you've got the cash to buy expensive everything, why not I guess.
I wear loafers exclusively to work, mainly because they are more comfortable and I can easily take them off at my desk if I feel like it. Both are fairly common, although loafers become more so the younger you get.
So, 60 year old MDs and interns wear lots of lace ups. Everyone else tends to wear more loafers.
Barbour Beaufort will work just fine
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