SA's who can't dress

this one kid came in on day 1 with a goddamn swagger stick. that got some weird looks

I don't have a job nor any SA stint but I'd like to say I dress myself well. I agree with you though. I don't care where you got your suit, how much you paid, but if it doesn't fit properly I'll think less of you than someone who is fitted properly. As far as accessorizing is concerned, if common sense and discretion isn't utilized, we have a problem.

The way I see it is if you're too lazy to get your clothes to fit properly, how do I know you aren't lazy about everything else since you obviously don't care about first impressions. And unless you're out of shape, please...please have slim fitting clothes, there's nothing more disheartening than seeing someone just swallowed up in pants 2 sizes too big.

Ideally, nobody gives your attire a second thought because you're dressed like a respectable normal dude. It really isn't terribly hard to wake up, walk into the closet, and arrange a decent wardrobe for the day. There are so many things in life we can't control, but of what we can, what we wear is certainly near the top of the list. If some people want to buck the trend and look like fucking idiots they are more than welcome.

No SA needs to go out and drop $800 on a suit when a properly fitted $300 suit accomplishes the exact same thing. Bottom line: Just make sure your shit fits and you don't look like a member of Maroon 5.

My first day I was an SA I came in with a button down shirt, a belt, jeans, and sneakers on.

A lot of people are trying to dress to impress, but I feel it's about dressing yourself for cheap and impressing with your work. I don't want to be known for having nice clothes my mommy bought me, I want to be known for producing tight work.

if my summer analyst walks in looking like he's a barista, i give him hell for it..

I'm a little tired of the whole dandy look, I guess I give them credit for making the effort albeit a tad ridiculous. I barely want to fumble with my tie at 6am, let alone start coordinating pocket squares and cufflinks. IMO keep it simple and tailored, this isn't gq nor is it the salvation army.

What is a "MD shirt"? Does that only apply to shirts with contrasting collars?

i wear a sweater jacket on top over my dress shirt b/c I don't want to iron in the morning lololololol

i wear a sweater jacket on top over my dress shirt b/c I don't want to iron in the morning lololololol

No pants, spend triple on my shirts.

Some year ago, we had a 1yr Analyst wearing cufflinks with £ signs on a MD shirt. He was picked inmediately by sr. colleague who ridiculed him until the end of his stint. Same story with our Prada-collection analyst, brandishing the flashiest Prada accessoires/apparel... probably has a sponsoring contract or else.

Very easy, proper suit (dark blue, chaircoal), proper appearance (hair, piercings/tattoos), white/light blue shirt with no (own) initials on it (also part of the MD Shirt, perhaps), no vulgarly expensie watch (had a jr. colleague with a bulgari à la Kayne west), no pretentious ties (as an intern/jr, plain/stripes is good and leave the hermes and ferragamo for later) or accessoires (proper belt, only wedding ring, no tie-pin, and in my opinion, no hankerchief), decent black leather shoes (please, invest in these, and avoid plastic soles. If European, better).

Look, not many people care about the price tag on the clothes of a jr colleague, as long as it fits and looks appropriately dressed (not cheapy, not borrowed). Those who do care, will make themselves irrelevant after an occasional comment/joke.

What is certain, is that nobody likes a Maganing Analyst (attitude, and for the purpose of this post also includes clothing), not your fellow class or associates and, if ever seriously noticed by VP/D/MDs then make sure it is for your extraordinarily good work, not your apparel.

Coming from an intern, if you have one in your office who commits a faux pas, please do your best to say something to them and offer some advice. If they commit the same mistakes, go ahead and ridicule them. For people likely to browse this website, proper SA attire seems like a no-brainer. However, not everyone has the same level of knowledge.

I've been wearing white ankle socks this whole summer

SAs: CLIP YOUR GODDAMN SUIT VENTS. THEY ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO STAY SEWN TOGETHER That's my main pet peeve. Unclipped suit vents.

For future advice....someone show me what an "MD shirt" is so I can avoid it...

During my SA stint in NYC, most of my shirts/pants/ties were literally from Target. So was the pair of shoes I brought. The 1 suit I had cost me about 150. I didnt have a lot of money and couldnt drop 60-100 dollars on each shirt I wore, so I had to make due with what little funds I had access to.

No one ever said shit about it, even if they thought it (which I doubt). I made sure everything was clean and I didnt look like I just rolled out of bed each morning. Even if someone thought I was cheap or poor or whatever, I made sure it didnt matter. I worked more hours than any other intern in my group, when I spoke about my valuations, I spoke with confidence and I acted like I belonged there.

Its not a fashion show. Don't look like shit and know your stuff. If you're good and not a prick, it will show.

Yes, I got the offer.

I didn't know tie clips were an issue? What's wrong with that?

Had a fellow SA where red, purple, and gray solid disco shirts back in '08. it ruined all the other conservative stuff he had on. Don't wear shiny shirts.

Do most SAs wear suits every day? For my SA, I was told to only wear a suit if I was attending meetings with higher ups. Have things changed?

I've been meaning to pull together a post on all the silly shit I've noticed our interns do (or not do). Guess there's no better time than the present!

I'm an SA. How do I identify myself, sartorially?

1) Square toed shoes (most important piece) 2)Oversize dress shirt 3) Undershirt; visible THROUGH dress shirt 4) 4" wide tie 5) Pleated front, turnup trousers 6) Am I forgetting anything?

Girls like it when a guy wears argyle, I can assure you of that. Atleast in a casual setting, that is.

what is up with this hate on pleats? It seems like people still wear pleats. Am i wrong?

I definitely saw what looked like an intern getting food on Park wearing black sneakers. They weren't even completely black

Tip for girls: Don't wear too tight clothes or short skirts (they should be around knee lenght, no shorter). You don't want to give a wrong impression, you want to be taken seriously for your work. Keep your style classy and formal.

I could not care less. Wear a 10k watch, hermes tie, whatever, I simply dont care.

What's wrong with an undershirt?!

just saw a banker from another institution wearing this:

http://static.plutosport.com/media/8839218069534/product/AC01290_BLACK…

btw. not a junior guy. no comment