Incoming SA at a BB and need to buy clothes for the summer soon. Should I expect to have to wear a suit in the office every day? not sure if the dress code would be different because everyone was more casual during wfh or because of the summer.
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Black dress shoes, slacks, various blue / white dress shirts. Keep a blazer and tie in your cubicle but don't wear them unless you have to.
I would recommend getting two suits - one navy, one charcoal. I think the days of wearing a suit to the office every day are probably over but it's important to have two classic, well-fitted suits on hand just in case. For daily wear, I'd recommend getting maybe 3-5 chinos in neutral tones (grey, navy, khaki, olive, etc.) and some nice button-down shirts with fairly standard patterns, probably at least five to be safe. J Crew, Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, Club Monaco etc. are all good brands to think about but anything similar should be fine. Not sure how footwear is looking in the office these days as my group typically has people wearing sneakers and those Cole Haan leather sneaker hybrids but to be safe I'd recommend getting a nice pair of black oxfords with a matching belt. Once you see how the group you're working with dresses you can always buy another pair of shoes (or any other article of clothing, for that matter).
Also, not sure why I feel this way but for some reason an intern in a vest feels wrong. I'd wait for that until you're a full time analyst.
Other random tips: always wear an undershirt so you can wear your dress shirt more than once a wash, have a neutral polo for WFH, pick a cologne that you enjoy and isn't too obnoxious, shave / get a haircut enough to keep yourself looking clean (yes, this still matters unfortunately), and don't wear a watch that's too nice (above $5k would be a rough cutoff). Plenty more has been written on this but that should be enough to get you started. Good luck!
Oh also don't buy button-down collars and if possible get a white shirt without a pocket for more formal occasions.
I understand your point but an undershirt can get very uncomfortable in the summer heat.
Uniqlo Airism shirts (or equivalent - lightweight breathable performance fabric) are the way to go. On a hot summer day they are more comfortable than not wearing an undershirt, no one wants sweat stains.
If wearing chinos and a nice dress shirt, is it necessary to tuck in? I know this is probably a silly question haha
...yes
I have 3 suits. Dark navy, mid blue, and charcoal grey. Extra trousers for each. 4 white 4 blue shirts. Will be wearing a suit and tie everyday. Whole summer is an interview.
I can tell you that you'll come off as a hardo—this will fly in some groups and not fly in others, but if everyone around you is in a dress shirt + chinos and you're in a suit it'll be a net negative.
Agreed. If any intern is wearing a suit after the first week in my group there's a good chance they won't be getting an offer because of "fit" and their inability to mesh with the group (joke is you wear a suit / blazer the first day and never again)
Are brown dress shoes okay with a blue/navy suit?
As long as the shoes match the belt you're good
IMO, brown is fine but black shoes/belt is more mature
Will also wear suit everyday
Assless Chaps
Bikini. It’s summer.
People notice if you consistently dress well.
All you need is one dark navy suit (pants&jacket) w/ black belt, black leather shoes, & dark blue dress socks. Rotate through 6-10 dress shirts that aren’t an obnoxious pattern or color. No tie. Take the jacket off when you get to your desk.
Super low maintenance & comfortable if you get the right shoes.
Recommendations on shoes?
Banana Republic’s Oxfords w/ Ortholite insoles are the best I’ve tried so far. You do have to break them in tho.
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