Chinos in IB?
Incoming summer IB analyst at a smaller firm, have a few pairs of chinos and was wondering if these are acceptable to wear in the office? Or should I expect to exclusively wear dress pants?
Incoming summer IB analyst at a smaller firm, have a few pairs of chinos and was wondering if these are acceptable to wear in the office? Or should I expect to exclusively wear dress pants?
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I interned at a small boutique and chinos were ok as long as they looked somewhat formal and were charcoal or navy.
It all depends on the culture of the firm.
Chinos should be just fine in most office settings.
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