white and blue shirts are the classic staple for bankers right? as for prints...stick with solids and (reasonable, tasteful) vertical stripes, i'm not sure what else you could really be considering?

Checks?

i'm not in banking yet, but checks really? i've worked in offices and checks arent really too common. also its hard for most guys to pull it off without looking like a lumberjack half the time not to mention you'll create some sort of optical illusion if you wear the wrong tie

Does everyone agree? Generally stick to blue and white, whether patterned or solid?

Black, blue, or charcoal slacks?

i guess depending on your particular office you may be able to be more creative and flexible with colors (i've found that it surprises some folks that slacks come in more colors than just black, gray, and navy)

Get slim fit..stay away from blue..don't want to be another sheep Cheers

Do NOT get a pink or lilac shirt. Don't do it!

I won't, don't worry aadpepsi.

What about green shirts? Would these be acceptable in even a conservative environment?

Also, I'm hoping I wouldn't have to necessarily purchase a "slim fit" shirt because I will have them altered.

I'm not an expert(an absolute understatement), but I know you can't alter armholes...but you can alter the width of the trunk?

I have a 41" chest and a 31 inch waste, so most off the rack shirts look like balloons.

Please correct me if I'm wrong in my suppositions.

Also, what are good brands to look for in dress shirts that won't break the bank? I've read all of the threads on here about dress clothes and everything generally becomes a pissing war over expensive British / Italian / American designers.

if you do some shopping, even on a budget you can find some well made shirts that have a slimmer cut to them (which are perfect for guys with big chests/shoulders and smaller waists) but it might be easier to talk to your tailor. google the style guy...he's answered several relevant questions about slim fit shirts (yes I read GQ...) as far as green, even in a conservative office you should be okay but use discretion in what shade of green we're talking here.

this is such an irrelevant, inane thread. wow.

Thanks, ToBankOrNotToBank.

I checked out "The Style Guy" and found some topics that directly related to my question.

Also, I found some really good answers on www.styleforum.com.

this is such an irrelevant, inane thread. wow.

...if you want to look like a joke. I'm not inquiring regarding expensive / flashy clothing, but rather about looking "smart".

When I see an unkempt red-neck from Wake Forest in NY next summer, I won't be surprised by your utter lack of class. Good luck making positive first impressions.

I imagine there's a limit to how far a shirt can be taken in. Anybody know what that limit is?

I need to get myself to a mall tomorrow...

1. Tie-dye
2. Floral
3. Dragon on the back with wacky Chinese characters all over
4. 1 tequila, 2 tequila, 3 tequila, floor!
5. Glow-in-the-dark with LED display that flashes your name

Now go shopping!

oh my goodness....

You've missed the point. You have red hair. For goodness sake, get that mess fixed, ginger. Dye it brown, black...

What shirts you wear don't matter if there is a furry red ball up there.

LOL.

My problem isn't my hair, but my skin. Paaallleee.