Can someone explain how I figure out a wardrobe for a summer analyst position please?

Is 'smart casual' just a shirt and trousers with no tie? What shoes do I buy? Do I wear something ontop of the shirt like a jacket or cardigan?

What colours, how many, brands that are good/crap and so on would be greatly appreciated.

I'm quite literally shopping for the first time (barring the single suit I use for interviews) so don't really have a clue.

Sorry if this thread has been posted up before. And no - no one in my family is a 'professional' so I can't ask them.

Thanks.

see, I believe in taking care of myself, and I wanna know if I should go to interviews in Valentino Couture suits, or should I take showers with honey almond body scrub?

What is the dress code for the equity research department of a boutique investment bank in NYC? I'll wear a suit after that, but I don't have that many business clothes, so it would be good to know.

Hi Guys.

How would you dress at the top level? What clothes would you buy if your year bonus is 1mm+ ? Here is the perfect banker outfit i created:

shoes: A.Testoni
shirt: Zegna
suit: Brioni
tie: Hermes
handkerchief: Tom Ford
briefcase: Louis Vuitton
pen: Montblanc
watch: Patek Philippe

BONUS:

high school: Andover
undergrad: Yale (Skull and Bones)
MBA: HBS

So how do you fellow future-MD's think a banker should dress? Discuss.

I'm looking for some good quality jeans and I find that most of the stuff at Macy's just aint cutting it anymore. Was wondering what brands and styles, qualities have worked best for you.

Not looking to break the budget but definitely want to upgrade for various outings.

Hey,

I found out about this store a little bit ago. I was a little skeptical, but really like the pants and dress shirts. I have a few of the suit pants, and wear them to the office.

http://bono.bs/x/qi8Vo

I don't work for this company, but I do get a referral bonus.

You get $25 off your first order. If you live in one of the major cities that have a store and want to get stuff, PM me and I can explain how you can get 50 off your first order.

Anyone know any good places that are having sales currently?
Here's what I've gathered:

Charles Tyrwhitt: http://www.ctshirts.com/default.aspx?q=usgob|||||||||||||||
Brooks Brothers: (check in store) http://www.brooksbrothers.com/men.process
Allen Edmond: got an email saying some sale 2 for $300..but I think it's in store

There's also a Helmut Lang sample sale going on in NYC if anyone is around.

Anyone know good places to pick up slim suits and nice (but cheap) shoes for a 1st year banker?

I'm starting as an IB SA at a boutique tomorrow. My contact told me to come in business casual but does it make sense to go in with a full suit the first day, just in case?

Got a call from Brooks Brothers about a sale on Wednesday of this week. 30% off for those of you with corporate discount or corporate credit cards through BB.

Just giving everyone a heads up.

Hey, Going to full time in the Fall and I need a new wardrobe. I am looking to go MTM, and I read a review on here about Mohan Tailors. It looked good, but the post kind of seemed a bit like a sales pitch which made me suspicious. Does anyone have any experience with Mohan (their 6 shirts for 400 with 2 free shirts sounds a bit too good to be true), or think a different place would be better? I have heard Alton Lane, My Suit NY, Indochino, CEGO, and LS Mens.

Thanks!

My main market is closed, lucky you guys, here is a useful post!

No one gives a damn, as long as you look half decent and don't wear red trousers and a clown nose...

If you are a summer analyst / just started - don't fuck up the breakfast order that's all we ask of you.
After you have worked in the job for a while you will know what others are wearing, and will be able to adapt.

Simples.

Here is a few things:
An intern that rocks in his dad's suit - might be a bit too large, so what? Most likely it's a 21 year old straight out of college that looks like a kid anyways. Go with dad's suit, it's cheap; no one will notice you anyways as your value added is zero.

I have a meeting coming up with the chairman of an elite boutique. Pardon my ignorance, but should I wear a suit? It will be at his office. Got this through a connection so I'm not expecting it to be terribly formal.

I get the impression that wearing braces is out of place and out of style for men under 50. Is this true? I mean, I sort of miss the days when more guys could wear them and they'd look good. But now, in this GQ fashion day and age, it appears that younger men and maybe even older guys just shouldn't do it. Just wear a belt and be done with it seems the mantra.

What do you guys think?

I'm looking to pick up one, possibly two dress shirts for interviewing. (I don't want to buy a ton of shirts until I actually receive an offer.) What are some cheap options in NYC (less than $100/shirt)?

What I'm particularly looking for:

-TAILORED FIT (this is most important, and it's particularly difficult since I have long arms--if I size down enough to have a shirt fit well in the chest, the sleeves are normally way too short)
-White
-Barrel cuff
-No chest pocket
-Spread (or something similar) collar

What are you supposed to wear to networking events? Especially if it's not specified. Would jeans and dress shirt be ok? or are jeans a big no no?

When to bear 1/2/3 button vest/suit piece for office in IB?

just thought of asking this, bcos i observed many bankers wearing 2/3 button pieces and I am wearing only 1...are there any unsaid guidelines for the occassion?

An MD at a MM IB offered me to come visit his firm next week. On their company website, all the bankers, analysts up to partners, all are wearing a suit and tie. Is this what I should also wear?

Thank you in advance for any help.

Title's pretty self-explanatory. :)

I travel a lot and hate ironing so I am looking for the best wrinkle free dress clothes. I have tried a bunch that claim to be wrinkle/iron free but they still wrinkle easily (banana republic, dkny, and others). So far the best I have found are Jos Bank. Not so much in clothing quality but their travelers collection does a great job of not getting wrinkled.

Any suggestions?

Everybody has a few favorite shirts or pants they wear to work right? There are a million threads about what to buy and how much to spend but how about something more specific. Post the links to your favorite shirt/slacks/shoes etc. Everyone has different styles so lets see your favorite!

What do you guys think of this as a starting wardrobe for an analyst in terms of quantity (the bulk will be purchased from Brooks Brothers)? Thanks.

2 Suits – Navy and Charcoal
2 Trousers – Navy and Charcoal
8 Shirts – 3 White, 3 Blue, 1 Checked, 1 Striped
3 Ties – Striped
1 Pair of Oxfords – Black
20 Undershirts
10 Socks
1 Belts – Black

For weekends at the office:
1 Pair of Loafers – Brown
2 Khakis
2 Casual Shirts
1 Belt – Brown

I took this off of a posting by JohnnyCrockett on Style Forum. It’s a great site, and everyone should check it out. Thought the post was a really good round-up of what to buy for your first out-of-college wardrobe. Take all of it with a grain of salt considering it is posted on, well, a forum about men’s style. I disagree on a few points (below), but otherwise it is a really good round-up of what to wear:

-I don’t wear undershirts ever. Don’t like how they look, but also I don’t sweat that much so I never feel the need for them.

-Although I wear cuffed pants, I think it's fine not to wear cuffs. More of a personal preference and an American vs. European style thing.

Need to get my wardrobe ready for my FT IBD gig. Wanted to make a thread where all of us could give feedback (argue) over what is the best brands/styles for analysts.

1. Dress Shirts - All I have experienced is Nordstrom and the Bloomies branded shirts. Bloomies absolutely suck and they make me look fat. The Nordstrom ones are decent. Each about $50-60.

2. Ties - Ferragamo and Hermes are VERY nice ties. Although they are $130-160 a pop. I have a LV tie that I really like, but need other recommendations.

3. Suits - Zegna by far I think is the best suit you can buy. I also have a Hugo Boss, but need at least one more. Ideas?

Guys,
Im looking for a navy suit in the range of 500-600 any help. Like a french navy suit, light on the color. dont want the dark shade of navy.

Perry Ellis, Ecko, or Cherokee?

hello,

I am in love with this suite, cant find my size. What type of navy color is this, because I have been looking for navy suits and its been a darker shade. Does n e one know where I can find a suite like this ?

http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?ci...

This is too funny and pretty damn sad. Apparently first year wannabe bankers at Columbia need to be told about personal hygiene and how to dress.

http://dealbreaker.com/2010/10/columbia-reminds-b-...

Pink shirt (not hot pink, not very mild pink either) inside with a dark blue / charcoal suit for a full time IBD interview. Okay or not okay?

I am female starting as Analyst and just wondered if it would be ok to call my HR contact and ask what dress code they have in place for females..I am planning shopping before my start day and I am unsure wether I can buy dresses or is it only suit (or skirt suit)...

thanks

i dont know if anyone else in NYC experiences this during ths eummer but if i take the subway to work or even have to walk ten minutes outside at a decent pace to be on time I just sweat,.... and the worst part is it seems to hbappen only when i stop walking so right when i get to work BAM ... any tips on how to avoid this shit? or at the least any empathy?