I just graduated college and have a few weeks before I start as an IB analyst FT. I need to refresh my wardrobe for work and going out. Was wondering where people in similar positions as me shop for clothes
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What kind of look do you like?
A business causal/well put together look. Can honestly look nerdy but posh yet not too flashy. Idk if that gives u any direction but that’s what I’m look for
Ministry of Suppy (casual clothing)
Eton (dress shirts)
Rag & bone (jeans and casual clothing)
Theory (nicer casual stuff)
Bonobos
The above are my go to for casual/business casual.
banana republic and club monaco are great options, though it is on the pricey side.
Proper Cloth and Charles Tyrwhitt (or however you spell it) are good options for shirts. PC and Suit Supply are good options for suits/sport coats/etc. Carmina/TLB Mallorca/Meermin are good shoe brands. I like Bonobos for chinos
I've actively been updating my wardrobe throughout my first year in NYC. I'm by no means a fashion icon, but I generally am one of the better-dressed ones out of my friends/colleagues. I have a clean/timeless style. The key is focusing on getting a fit that supports your body type, "investing" in staple pieces that won't go out of style and mixing/matching core staples in neutral colors. 80% of my wardrobe is black, navy, gray, or white. 10% is chino for pants/shorts. The other 10% is primarily light blue (spring/summer) or olive (fall/winter) as those two colors compliment my skin tone. My go-to brands by item are below.
Work Clothes
Suits: Suit Supply / IndoChino
Dress Shirts: Charles Tyrwhitt (make sure you get them on sale)
Polos: Rhone / Sunspel
Slacks: Bonobos
Chinos: Bonobos / J Crew (if more casual attire then Lulu Commission)
Leather / Suede Dress Shoes / Loafers / Boots: Meermin, Allen Edmonds, Cole Haan, and Thursday Boot
Overcoat: J Crew
Casual
Jeans: Levi / Banana Republic Traveler Jean
Chinos: Same as above
Chino Shorts: I could use some recommendations here
T-Shirts: J Crew / Buck Mason / Uniqlo
Henleys: J Crew
Polos: Same as above
Shirts: Tommy Hilfiger / Bonobos
Cuban Collar / Decorative shirts: Bonobos
Shoes: Adidas / Nike / Veja / Oliver Cabell / Vans / Converse / New Balance (make sure you have a good white leather sneaker)
Bomber: Everlane
Denim Jacket: Levi
Light Coat: J Crew
Winter Coat: Patagonia / Northface
Jewelry: David Yurman / Jaxon
Watch Seiko / Tissot for beginners or Omega / Cartier / Tudor / Longines if you want to splurge as an analyst
Bit pricy as a 1st year analyst in NYC but I’ve really liked Todd Snyder.
Big fan of Club Monaco. Faherty and Marine Layer have nice casual clothes. I get all my dress shirts from State & Liberty. They have an athletic fit, don't wrinkle, and are machine washable. I get my work pants from Bonobos, but also get away with wearing Lululemon commission and ABC pants to the office. I have a lot of Peter Millar and Holderness & Bourne Polo shirts. Rhone has nice workout clothes and other casual clothes. Mavi, Paige, AG, and Rag & Bone make nice jeans, I recommend a dark wash and light wash. All my dress socks are Ralph Lauren. I have a navy blue and grey suit both from Suit Supply. My black cap toe oxfords are from Carmina, I have brown loafers from Beckett Simonon, and suede chelsea boots from Thursday Boots. I have a ton of different white Vineyard Vines t shirts. Cuts also makes nice t shirts and I have a nice bomber jacket from Cuts. I got my overcoat from Jos. A. Bank when they were about to go out of business, so it was super on sale. I also have a Longines Hydroconquest dive watch and a Nomos Ahoi.
I'm going to second Bonobos for pants They're good if a bit pricy. If you are a standard size, they're also better than Indochino/Suit Supply for suits. I went through three rounds with Indochino, and basically ended up with off the shelf measurements, and fabric that's the same quality as a $200 suit for $400.
Thyrwhitt is good for shirts IF you buy in their 3/$100 deal.
Once you know your size, my secret is to get Amazon's house brand "Buttoned Down" for about $15. A cheap, clean, well pressed and well fitting shirt is going to go a million miles further than the best $5000 shirt that you wear endlessly until if falls apart on you..
Some of the recommendations here are downright awful. I'm not saying go buy LP but for the love of god don't go to bonobos for a suit or Macy's or Suitsupply even. All Chinese garbage that look, feel, and last like shit. It's all Fast-Fashion crud that will not last.
Go to a Ralph Lauren Store and get a polo label suit and have it tailored in store. These are very different then a "green label" Ralph Lauren suit at Macy's which is not owned by Ralph and is made in China. The Polo line and above are all Made in Italy or US with wools from quality Italian mills. You'll spend a few grand on suit pants and suits that will fit perfect first go and hit at a higher price point imo.
As much as I hate Chinese crap Spier and Mackay have decent quality shirts for sub $100. If you're willing to spend bigger money go to Eton, and above that go have custom ones made at Ralph Lauren Purple Label or Turnbull and Asser. Good shirts are well worth it, especially in the summer.
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