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lol. browneye.

the eye that don't wink.

I actually interned at a BB before (my first internship). I wore 4 inch designer heels which was nothing fancy, just high heeled the first few days and got a lot of dirty looks from other females, so I advise against it. Plus my supervisor was female and she actually asked me to change.

Depends whether you're intending on attracting clients through quality of work, or through making them want to bend you over the desk and rape you up the arse.

I'd say 1-2 in. heels (maybe 3 in) are fine. Some shorter girls get away with wearing higher heels but it definitely tends to raise eyebrows as being 'too sexy'. Designer or not, it doesn't really matter. Definitely a lot of ladies hopping around in Louboutins of all shapes and sizes.

I'd hold off on the Loubs and go conservative (3 inches or less). Once you get familiar with the office culture and see what others are wearing, you can accessorize accordingly. You don't want to stand out too much and rub people the wrong way.

(I can't believe I just wrote this, but this is what happens when you spend too much time researching the luxury goods industry. I notice red soles faster than most girls.)

Definitely go with the over-the-knee high-heeled boots. Screams banker.

Sneakers in the subway, change to 3 inch heels once you hit the lobby, and put the sneakers away into a black tote. Keep a change of 3 inch heels in your desk and change out your shoes each half day, or change into flats to work late past 8. Protect your feet from getting twisted, pedicures help reduce some of the stress.

No female should ever enter a bank with 1-1.5" heels (unless you're talking back office). This is almost as distasteful as the synthetic suit.

A proper "business formal" shoe for women is over 1.5" and under 3". If you're going with a pantsuit, 3.25" is acceptable.

I've never been a fan of the 'abridged' version of Louboutins--his shoes only look good over 4". I say go 5" (obv not appropriate for work) or none at all.

I never worked in NYC but this stuff seems crazy to me. I'm in London and I've seen:

1. knee high shiny black boots (director, structuring)
2. white tee shirt, suspenders, cropped trousers, 5 inch heels (director, structuring)
3. skin tight top, skin tight pants, 5 inch heels (director, sales)
4. sweat pants, sneakers, fleece (VP, trading)
5. long hippy skirt, tank top, sandals (ops)

Are you ladies seriously saying that too-high heels will inhibit your ability to get a good bonus and promotion? Is this actually the case in New York? If it is maybe I shouldn't go back.

what's the rule on wearing nice flats?

browneyed girlLadies, what shoes do you wear on most days? Guidance on heel height would be great. Can you ever wear over the knee flat boots / leather boots with a stacked heel? Are 3.5-4 inch Louboutins acceptable or should you err on the side of flats/loafers? I probably know the answer to that one but would love to hear your thoughts. Thank you in advance!

Thinly-veiled reference to that Korean girls group?

Ya I worked in London at a BB and did also notice, especially the girls in HR/recruiting wore less conservative type stuff. I work in NY now, But you have to remember - dress as you want to be not as you are.. With this said, as a banker, you want to dress as if you're going to see a client everyday. Even if you're not. Your MD or D will then be confident that you can at least look normal in front of clients (hopefully he can trust your abilities too) and won't be embarrassed if he brings you with him to meetings... I recall when I first started out I would dress a little less conservative a few days and what'd ya know, the day I looked like crap I was asked to attend a meeting with a client.

i work in consulting, so my opinion may not be as relevant. i definitely agree with everything HerSerendipity said. rarely does anyone wear heels over 3in in my office.

i would also avoid shoes that make excessive clacking sound when you walk. overall, it's better to err on the side of caution, until you really get to know the culture/people of your office.

If you're going to bring out the 5 inches, make sure you keep a pair of emergency flats around.

heels around 1-2 inches look strange. are any other summer analyst planning on wearing 3'' heels? what stores/brands did you find look the best?

I also feel as if the width of the heel makes a difference.

You may be able to get away with a higher heel if it isn't working-girl-patent-leather skinny.

I do agree that 1-2inch "kitten" heels are strange