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Bold stripe suits call for discreetly patterned shirts and ties. And always tip the stylist 15%

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The safest bet with bold stripes is not purchasing them at all. Most people I know who own these can't pull them off (but think they can). I personally can't pull them off.

If you really want them though, as said above wear with subtle pattern shirts and ties. I personally find that bold stripes look much more fashionable when the suit has a more aggressive trim to it. If you wear traditional Amercian fit then I would seriously reconsider.

 
CEEBankerAt what level of the investment banking feudal hierarchy can one start wearing bold stripes suits, with discreetly patterned shirts and ties of course.
VP at Pierce and Pierce, MD everywhere else.
 
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CEEBankerAt what level of the investment banking feudal hierarchy can one start wearing bold stripes suits, with discreetly patterned shirts and ties of course.
VP at Pierce and Pierce, MD everywhere else.

+1. I was actually thinking this when I clicked on the link.

A very subtle self striped pin stripe is fine when you're starting out, but chalk stripes are generally saved for higher in the food chain.

 
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I think it would be a poor choice to have a bold striped suit as your only suit, or your only suit of a certain color. However, if you already have a decent navy suit and can spare the cash, I recommend the Plain Chalk Stripe navy suit at Brooks Brothers. Wear it with a solid white/light blue shirt a subtly patterned or solid tie, and you'll be balls deep in the HR intern by lunchtime.

I tried to post a link, but the spam filter is being a little bitch.

 

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