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Discussions on suits, shirts, watches, cuff-links, hairstyles, dress shoes and more.

Are these suits appropriate for SA?

zen91's picture
 
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 on 5/25/13 at 2:25pm
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Hi, this is my first post. I am looking for a new suit and after doing some research on styleforum.net, it seems that SuitSupply is my best bet.

I really like the Washington fit they offered for its high rise and slim cut pant. However, since there aren't that many options, I am wondering if any of these suits are appropriate for SA.

For the first two, I am worried about the stripes. Are they too bold? Other than that, I really like them.

For the last two, it seems that they are more appropriate, but wearing navy or blue with black shoes just makes me look really awkward.

What do you guys think? Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you.

Slim Chinos & Slacks

Little Engine Would's picture
 
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 on 5/25/13 at 2:39am

I'm starting an internship with a business casual dress code, so I'm looking for some pants to rotate.

Where can I buy some slacks and chinos that taper, preferably to a 14'' circumference leg opening? I'd rather not pay more than $100 per pair, but less is better.

Thanks

Black Shirts

oninuva's picture
IB
(Monkey, 60
 
Points)
 on 5/22/13 at 11:27pm

Is it appropriate to wear black dress shirt for a business casual environment? If not, what colors are considered ok?

Goldman Sachs Interview

craigrobbins23's picture
IB
(Chimp, 1
 
Points)
 on 5/22/13 at 4:24pm

I am currently in the process of finding another bank to work for. I was able to arrange an interview at Goldman Sachs, maybe you've heard of them(ahahaha). Anyway, I was wondering what suit to wear? Black, grey, or blue?

Allen Edmonds Shirts

Little Engine Would's picture
 
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 on 5/22/13 at 12:47am
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How do Allen Edmonds shirts fit? If you can, compare it to Charles Tyrwhitt Extra Slim Fit.

http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline/producti_SFAE...

Good quality belts

peinvestor2012's picture
IB
(King Kong, 1,718
 
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 on 5/21/13 at 7:10pm

Guys, I've always struggled to find a decent belt that will hold up until WILL Leather Goods. But, my belt from them that lasted two years, still no bad creases, is starting to fade in color and they have no dress belts in stock.

So, I come to you trying to find another brand. I've got access to Nordstrom's, Macy's, etc. but have never found another brand that seems to hold up well (DKNY was actually the second best I've had) amongst the typical fashion names such as Kors, Abboud, Kenneth Cole, Calvin Klein, etc.

Thoughts? Oh, and I hate the real skinny belts that look like they are made for chicks.

Florsheim vs. Allen Edmond

Little Engine Would's picture
 
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 on 5/21/13 at 4:09am
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Florshein Edgar ($115) vs Allen Edmond Park Avenue ($345)

Which one is a better value? They look almost identical.

http://www.zappos.com/florsheim-edgar-black-leathe...

http://www.zappos.com/allen-edmonds-park-avenue-bl...

Acceptable Suit Patterns/Textures

Sound Simba's picture
IB
(Chimp, 12
 
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 on 5/20/13 at 8:45pm
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Looking for suits right now and was wondering what is acceptable in terms of going beyond just a solid color. I know that bold pin stripes should definitely be avoided.

Is something like the image attached ok?

And in terms of color, I know to avoid black and to go with Charcoal, Navy, and Grey. However how light can the colours be, are the following too light. (Note: I am only using the images as colour references)

Thanks for the feedback.

What wallet and watch are you using?

Emo_Rhino's picture
(Monkey, 32
 
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 on 5/22/13 at 4:00am
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My friend in the industry is asking me to get a new watch and a new wallet to suit the financial industry image. He says please get a branded wallet and watch. Currently I am using a casio g-shock and a wallet that costs less than $100 given by friends on my birthday.

He says image is very important and for watches, he asked me to look at swiss watches like omega and for wallets, consider bottega. I looked at their prices online and was like wow.

Is image really that important? What wallets and watches are you guys wearing?

Dress for small guys

knowthename's picture
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 on 5/18/13 at 11:49pm
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Hi guys,

I am a small Asian guy (5'7'') and as I am looking for dresses for my summer internship I got into trouble finding the shirts and pants that fit me. For example there were no shirts with 30 inch long sleeves ( the smallest one was 32).
Desprerately enough I looked at Brooksbrother's boys apparel but I am not sure if they were professional enough. The shirt has chest pocket but the pants actually look nice:
http://www.brooksbrothers.com/Non-Iron-Forward-Poi...

http://www.brooksbrothers.com/BrooksEase-Prep-Plea...

Prescription Glasses

PDiddyJang's picture
(Monkey, 54
 
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 on 5/18/13 at 11:38pm

Are brand name glasses too fashionable for banking? How bout the thicker framed glasses?

I was thinking of getting something along the lines of

http://www.lenscrafters.com/lc-us/ray-ban/80528920...

http://www.lenscrafters.com/lc-us/ray-ban/80528915...

Is it true that you should stick to only white or light blue for dress shirts?

rcm's picture
(Baboon, 107
 
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 on 5/17/13 at 11:48pm

I was reading some advice somewhere on dress for Wall Street interns, and it said stick to white or light blue for your dress shirts.

Are other colors generally not acceptable? Does it make a difference whether it's business casual or business formal?

How to properly care for suits, slacks, and shirts

ridindirty's picture
(Chimp, 9
 
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 on 5/17/13 at 7:54pm

So I started buying some clothes for my SA stint and was wondering how to properly clean and care for my clothes specifically my suits, shirts, and slacks.

I've read you're only suppose to dry clean your suits and pants a couple times a year so how would I got about caring for my slacks since I wear them more often than my suit. Is it okay to bring them to a dry cleaner and get them "washed and pressed" or will that ruin them?

Typically for suits I just want them to look clean and crisp. They aren't dirty but could have a wrinkle here and there. Suggestions?

For shirts most of mine are non iron so I just wash and dry them at home.

Hairstyles - Hair Wax and Gel

sghkbanker's picture
 
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 on 5/16/13 at 8:31pm

Do any of you guys know if people wax their hair everyday throughout the summer for work? Is having a normal un-styled r formal / professional enough for an SA stint?

Suit Suggestions for Wealth Management Internship

alenic's picture
(Chimp, 11
 
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 on 5/16/13 at 12:35am

As a rising sophomore student, I will be working as an intern at a Los Angeles Wealth Management firm this summer and would love some help picking a suit. I was thinking about going with a regular Brooks Brothers suit, as I'm not sure what is generally acceptable in a Wealth Management office. What do you guys think, from your experience?

Buying new shoes? Great deal!

Beny23's picture
IB
(King Kong, 1,033
 
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 on 5/15/13 at 4:08pm
oxfords

Take a look at http://www.shoes.com/en-US/Mens/_/_/Dress+Shoes/So...
Use Promo Code: SECRET20 and get 20% off your order. Great deal and they have a lot of different brands.
I just got 2 new pairs this way.
Just wanted to share.

Tall guys- where do you buy your pants for work?

Jeff995's picture
(Monkey, 43
 
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 on 5/12/13 at 11:20pm

website, preferably...6'4 and athletic build, so i usually buy 34x36 (larger legs).

any go-tos for you guys?

Charles Tyrwhitt Shirt Deal- $29.50 for most shirts

IlliniProgrammer's picture
ST
(Almost Human, 9,244
 
Points)
 on 5/11/13 at 6:56pm

http://www.ctshirts.com/mens-shirts?q=mario|||||||||||||||

http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/94658/charles-tyrw...

This isn't their usual "sale- shirts from $35" deal where some classic fit must-iron olive-colored shirt is $35 and the shirts you want are all $59. I picked up my favorite wrinkle-free slim fit sky (and white) twill shirts for $29.50.

Good tailors in Washington D.C.?

newyorkstateofmind's picture
 
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 on 5/11/13 at 1:05pm

I'm looking to tailor a couple of shirts and pants and want to look for places where I can get the most bang for my buck. Anyone know of any good tailors in DC who do good work for reasonable prices and who actually know what they're doing and won't scam you?

I'm mostly looking to slim my shirts to fit my body (width), shorten the sleeve widths (less poofy), shorten pants length, and maybe slim the pants width and suit jacket width to make it slimmer?

Any input is appreciated. Thank you!

What brands of dress shoes should I buy

bar none's picture
(Chimp, 6
 
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 on 5/10/13 at 1:47pm

What brands of dress shoes should I buy. I have tried the search to no avail. I 'm looking for a recent post. Can anyone provide a link. Thank you.

What brands of dress shoes should I buy

bar none's picture
(Chimp, 6
 
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 on 5/10/13 at 1:31pm

I have tried the search option, but to no avail. I'm looking for a recent post. Can anyone post a link. Thank you for all your help.

Dress Shirt Collar Type

Max Magalini's picture
 
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 on 5/8/13 at 5:21pm

Hey Guys,

I'm working in S&T at a BB in NYC this summer. Given that I won't need to wear a tie, what type of collar should I go with in my dress shirts: a collar that is button-down or one that isn't.

Here are the three examples I'm debating between:

Ainsley Collar:
http://www.brooksbrothers.com/Supima®-Cotton-Non-Iron-Slim-Fit-Ainsley-Collar-Dress-Shirt/116Q,default,pd.html?dwvar_116Q_Color=BLUE&contentpos=1&cgid=

Point Collar:
http://www.brooksbrothers.com/Supima®-Cotton-Non-Iron-Traditional-Fit-Forward-Point-Collar-Dress-Shirt/010E,default,pd.html?dwvar_010E_Color=BLUE&contentpos=2&cgid=0203

Button-Down Collar:
http://www.brooksbrothers.com/Supima®-Cotton-Non-Iron-Slim-Fit-Button-Down-Dress-Shirt/118Q,default,pd.html?dwvar_118Q_Color=BLUE&contentpos=3&cgid=0203

Allen Edmonds on Sale at Lord and Taylor

TwoThrones's picture
(Monkey, 39
 
Points)
 on 5/8/13 at 4:37pm

Hey Baboons,

Forgive me if I'm posting in the wrong forum. I found Allen Edmonds on sale at Lord & Taylor's website. They start at $207 with free shipping if you have a shoprunner account.

http://www.lordandtaylor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/ser...

The Park Avenues are also on sale for all your interviews and internships coming up.

Use coupon code EXTRA to get 20% off. The park avenues come out to $207 with the discount.

Interview Attire For Final Round ... Suit Jackets

Tam's picture
(Chimp, 9
 
Points)
 on 5/7/13 at 11:22pm

I have an interview coming soon. While obviosuly preferred to have the luxury of a nice suit, my interview clothing will be less than a full suit.

I want the job, however I lack the means to get a good suit jacket.
I am interviewing as a female for a finance position.

I intend to wear polished shoes, pants, dark grey (quality) shirt and tie: either a lightly-patterned tie or a classic black tie, What are the odds of getting dinged, simply for interviewing without the suit jacket?

This is entry for finance/ MF. (Think Wells and small boutiques)

Will I get automatically dinged, and do you have any other suggestions?

And ... feel free to offer any suggestions for the interview itself.

Thank you -

Good quality shoes and slim fit dress pants for under $100 each?

newyorkstateofmind's picture
 
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 on 5/6/13 at 2:00pm

I'm starting my SA stint this summer, and I need a new pair of dress shoes and slim fit dress pants. And when I say slim fit, I don't mean like skinny or really really slim. Just the kind that's slim enough to look good for someone with a small build/height.

Anyone have any recommendations on brands or retailers that sell good quality shoes and dress pants for under $100 each? Any input is appreciated. Thank you!

Are the Dockers D1's too casual for Business Casual?

rcm's picture
(Baboon, 107
 
Points)
 on 5/4/13 at 6:28pm

For reference: http://www.kohls.com/product/prd-449347/dockers-si...

It's an equity research internship at a BB if that changes anything. Are those acceptable or are they generally looking for something dressier?

What's on your desk ?

Financier4Hire's picture
PE
(King Kong, 1,117
 
Points)
 on 5/4/13 at 1:54pm
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I started reading (and comparing) Laura Schreffler's biweekly column "What's on On My Desk ?";

Here is latest entry, featuring the desk of Christiane Kaalund, a partner with HBA/Hirsch Bedner Associates (http://www.hauteliving.com/2013/05/whats-on-my-des...):

1. Notebook
2. A rendering in progress – ready to be marked up
3. Research material in form of a magazine
4. A color/material scheme as inspiration
5. Computer
6. Tea and fruit

April entry: Johnathan Zrihen, the President & CEO of Clarins Groupe North America (http://www.hauteliving.com/2013/04/whats-on-my-des...):

1. Photographs of wife/children.

SirTrades needs some shoe suggestions

SirTradesaLot's picture
 
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 on 5/6/13 at 10:57pm
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See title. I like to kick my shoes off under my desk, so no lace ups (also, I'm a lazy bastard). I bought a pair of Moreschi shoes over ten years ago that have elastic bands where laces normally go, which I still wear. Those are my all-time favorite shoes, but they don't make them anymore. Good loafers suggestions would be appreciated. Ideally not Allen Edmonds, Alden, Gucci, or Ferragamo, because I already know or own those. Brown or black is fine. No metal buckles (or whatever those are called). Also, do tassels make you look like a geezer?

Thanks.

Brown Shoes Suggestions

TexAg's picture
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 on 5/3/13 at 10:07pm

This summer I will be interning on Texas Teachers Retirement System's trade floor. Dress is business casual. I have already purchased a black pair of Johnston Murphy Meltons, and am looking to buy a pair of brown shoes to wear wear with navy slacks and khakis. My budget caps in the ~$150 ballpark. Any suggestions? (Nothing with tassels please)

Are these acceptable? http://www.zappos.com/fitzwell-jackson-penny-tan-l...

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