Most Common Fashion Mistakes

Hi Monkeys,

What are some of the most common fashion mistakes you see in your office on a daily basis? For me, I see guys who's belt is a different shade of brown compared to their shoes. What fashion mistakes do you notice? Maybe some of us are committing some fashion sins yet we don't even know about it.

 
ReachThePeach:
Hi Monkeys,

What are some of the most common fashion mistakes you see in your office on a daily basis? For me, I see guys who's belt is a different shade of brown compared to their shoes. What fashion mistakes do you notice? Maybe some of us are committing some fashion sins yet we don't even know about it.

Clothes not fitting properly. But honestly the biggest thing I have noticed is guys dress shirts being very wrinkled.

 

wrinkled shirts is merely poor ironing skills. I think whn it comes to clothes, specially suits and shirts, the biggest problem men make is fitting, Either we don;t really know how an item should properly fit, or we tent to buy cheap clothes, that usually fit like S&$t! I started having my suits and shirts tailor made since i started working as a manager, and it makes a huge difference when it comes to confidence and presenting yourself to a customer.

 

Yea gonna go with fit, although I think a suit being too big is much better than these man bun type guys that try to be connor mcgregor with suits 2 sizes too small, pretty unprofessional for this industry. Also I think guys should more often stick to conservative shirts like others said.

 

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LifeInTheMM:
Having your crew neck undershirt showing under a dress shirt with the top button unbuttoned. They made v-necks for a reason....

This 100%!!! I saw 3 people rocking crew neck undershirts under their dress shirts today!?!? Totally unacceptable and preventable.

Not even really sure why someone would need a crew neck undershirt??

 

striped shirt with a striped tie:

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My personal Fashion Pet Peeve at the office: - Brown shoes - Monkstraps and Loafers; stick to Oxford (for anyone who is not above VP level) - Loud ties (go for dark muted colors like navy blue, maroon red, or dark gray) - Pinstripe suit (or Royal Blue Color) - Leather goods with visible brands - Expensive watches - Loose fitting clothes - Clothes with stains - Double breasted suits with gold buttons - Sport vest with suit

Net net, this whole thing is that it is hazing: "senior bankers don't like you dressing like them." The informal rule in the office is that the only guys who can break the dress code, is the ones who "had earned" the right to do so.

At any junior level, you want to focus on looking - well put together: "Clean, Muted and Formal"

You don't want to come across as: - Too fashion forwards - Too loud and showy - Too messy

 
spinergy:
Are you in London? That's the only place I've heard of that sticks to the "No brown in town" rule. Other than that and loafers, assuming no gaudy gold Ferragamo gancino bits, your list seems pretty spot on. The reasoning makes sense as well.

I'm in London in the City and am wearing brown shoes as we speak, think they go very well with a blue suit. Walking around the City/Canary Wharf, brown shoes are very common and not taboo.

 

-anyone who isn't a waiter or a limousine driver wearing a black suit -light brown shoes with a dark suit -french cuff shirt worn with no tie -or the worst...bottom button on a suit done up

 

the biggest mistake is paying too much for clothes. so many kids waste hundreds on shirts by thomas pink, brooks bros, etc., and they still are shaped like a pillow case which isn't flattering to the sinewy narp build of most 22 year olds in finance.

just get shit that's simple and fits. no one should notice your clothes, they should just notice you're dressed well.

 

Never wear cufflinks at a low wall cubicle. Dark suit, light shoes. Poorly polished shoes. Also, own more than three ties. The worst is the belly button length tie - never see it at the office but at social events.

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  • Poorly fitted clothing
  • Weird colored dress shirts (white, light blue, possibly off white like a grey or light pink should do)
  • Incorrect tie length
  • Black suits for everyday work
  • Square toe shoes

In my experience 99% of people won't notice or care what you are wearing nor will it affect your work. However, it never hurts to look put together.

 

Square toed shoes Ties either too short or the back piece is longer than the front piece Second button on suits Balloon shirt/pants Worn down/beat-up shoes - you aren't expected to wear gold plated horsebit loafers to the office but ultimately we payy you enough to at least look presentable. Stained clothes Poor/improper grooming - while not fashion, effects how the world sees you and like I previously said your main goal is to look presentable.

 
Bobb:
mess up socks pretty often. Never notice the difference between black and navy until i am out of my apartment.

Ha I can barely tell charcoal pants from navy/dark blue pants. Nevermind the socks...

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Bobb:
+1 for reversible belts

I mess up socks pretty often. Never notice the difference between black and navy until i am out of my apartment.

I find myself color blind all the time, if it is socks I normally just keep walking. Pants I turn around and ask why I didnt open the shades this morning. Apparently women are less color blind than men, and I myself can see colors fine (except when I first wake up)

 

Forgot my belt entirely once! After blousing my shirt out a little to hide it, I literally had to sneak out during a bathroom break and buy a belt ($30!) from the only store in the area that sold them. What a costly mistake...!

 

at the begining of my internship i didn't pack a belt and we had to introduce ourselves to like 60 people via a microphone was horrible :(

also another flub is showing your t shirt through your shirt

for women it would be when you have your skirt/pants on we can see your underwear outline

 
blastoise:
also another flub is showing your t shirt through your shirt

saw an analyst who had a wife beater undershirt on and a single ply white shirt, not the best combo.

This to all my hatin' folks seeing me getting guac right now..
 
blastoise:
at the begining of my internship i didn't pack a belt and we had to introduce ourselves to like 60 people via a microphone was horrible :(

also another flub is showing your t shirt through your shirt

for women it would be when you have your skirt/pants on we can see your underwear outline

I've forgotten the belt before and just fluffed my shirt up a little and kept working. Luckily I didn't have to introduce myself or be in any serious meetings that day. I'm sure it was a bigger deal to me than those around me. I'm not even sure if anyone noticed.

As to the underwear through the skirt- if I'm looking closely enough to notice this I'm not disgusted if I see underwear lines. Is this going to change as I become more senior? Doubtful.

 
Asatar:
Why on earth would you ever wear a shirt underneath your work shirt? You guys really sweat that much...?

I can't tell if you're kidding man. I don't sweat at all, and I wear an inner shirt, because I thought thats what you did when you're wearing a formal shirt.

 
Asatar:
Why on earth would you ever wear a shirt underneath your work shirt? You guys really sweat that much...?

Because whether you sweat a lot or not, your body salts will take significant life off your shirts.

I would agree with you, but then we'd both be wrong.
 
Asatar:
Why on earth would you ever wear a shirt underneath your work shirt? You guys really sweat that much...?

Do you work anywhere south of Montreal? How do you not sweat when wearing a suit in August?

I sometimes look like I just got out of the pool -- I just don't know how some people do it.

 
Asatar:
Why on earth would you ever wear a shirt underneath your work shirt? You guys really sweat that much...?

Dress shirt material is not designed to feel comfortable against bare skin. Also, if you ever have to step outside for more than 5 minutes during a hot day you will sweat. And for lighter colored dress shirts it can look sort of see-through without an undershirt. Also your body's oil/salts are not good for the longevity of the shirt.

 
Asatar:
Why on earth would you ever wear a shirt underneath your work shirt? You guys really sweat that much...?

Bro, wearing an undershirt prevents my shirt from getting marinated in crusted deodorant and "body salts" (had to use it). Therefore, I can wear the same shirt twice or when I'm really desperate, three times without laundering or making a trip to the asian sweat shop. Furthermore, this enables me to save time by laundering or spending $$$ at the sweat shop once a month. And finally, this allows more time for work, masturbating, or anything else you can conjure up to do with all of this free time that you now have.

Thank me later.

 

I've forgotten a belt while interviewing before. Actually less of a big deal because you will keep your jacket on (assuming your pants fit and will stay up Also seen a guy think it was "casual" friday on a thursday. Generally people just go no jacket/tie but this guy was wearing a buttondown, sweater and khakis, which was pushing it as is.

 
meabric:
I've forgotten a belt while interviewing before. Actually less of a big deal because you will keep your jacket on (assuming your pants fit and will stay up Also seen a guy think it was "casual" friday on a thursday. Generally people just go no jacket/tie but this guy was wearing a buttondown, sweater and khakis, which was pushing it as is.

Had the same thing happen to me. Lose the belt if it's the wrong color. If your suit is tailored it shouldn't be a big deal, just keep your jacket on as much as possible.

 

c'mon, grow some balls! don't let a stupid outfit to put you down. I'd wear the same thing running around the whole building, because people will only notice ME. not the outfit. Being special is better than anything

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MjBettencourt:
wore some white loafers on my first day once!! The look of my coworkers:Priceless!

That sounds scary, look-wise.

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Haha I love the avatar for this thread. The larger than necessary suit is fucking awesome. Most everyone has fashion blunders from time to time, it's how you handle it that matters. Being overtly awkward creates a mess, so if you can be self depricating about it it's just funny (for the most part).

 

I once wore my gf's skirt suit to work after a rough night out and still-tipsy morning. It was pretty embarrassing, but I have good legs so I nearly pulled it off. Basically you just sit at your desk and keep your legs together. Was a bitch trying to use the urinal though . . .

 
Boothorbust:
I once wore my gf's skirt suit to work after a rough night out and still-tipsy morning. It was pretty embarrassing, but I have good legs so I nearly pulled it off. Basically you just sit at your desk and keep your legs together. Was a bitch trying to use the urinal though . . .
WTF? No SBs for this post? I'm out, otherwise one from me.
 

I wore some square toed slip-ons on Tuesday. It was pouring out and I really didn't want to get any good shoes soaked.

Boothorbust:
I once wore my gf's skirt suit to work after a rough night out and still-tipsy morning. It was pretty embarrassing, but I have good legs so I nearly pulled it off. Basically you just sit at your desk and keep your legs together. Was a bitch trying to use the urinal though . . .

This is hilarious

 

A guy in our office shacked at his girl's place the other day, packed his suit n all, but forgot the shoes. Had to throw the white sneakers from his trunk on with a blue suit. Lead to quite a few good jokes throughout the day.

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Noticed my room mate putting on his belt with the belt buckle on the left instead of the right like he should. Obviously, this is hard to spot, but you have to be careful with such faux-pas when around detail oriented people.

 
BKBG:
Noticed my room mate putting on his belt with the belt buckle on the left instead of the right like he should. Obviously, this is hard to spot, but you have to be careful with such faux-pas when around detail oriented people.

Is he a Kiwi? If so, everything's backwards. Even the toilets, when you flush them, the water spins the opposite way. Really freaks you out the first time you see it.

 
BKBG:
Noticed my room mate putting on his belt with the belt buckle on the left instead of the right like he should. Obviously, this is hard to spot, but you have to be careful with such faux-pas when around detail oriented people.

Bro..... my belt buckle goes on the left. It only says the brand name when I put the buckle on the left. Gotta flash that swag

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Can't believe some of you don't sweat wearing dress shirts. Must be all fat and no muscle so your sweatglands are all blocked up.

By the way, my thread coming in HOT. I was able to escape the day with my messed belt, shoe combo.

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Everyone's body is different.

I don't sweat a lot, but I sweat easily. Years of athletics and a still-rigorous exercise regimen have kept my body pretty finely tuned, so any core temperature change and I'll break a sweat immediately. I still don't wear undershirts, because frankly, I hate the pillowing effect at the waist. The compromise is that I do need to replace my shirts more frequently. The armpits and collar band yellow over a few months. Oh well, that's a trade I'm willing to make.

Some people don't perspire as much or don't secrete as many oils.

I am permanently behind on PMs, it's not personal.
 

I don't have a problem wearing just the dress shirt. Some materials (even from "good" companies, such as JCrew) annoy the hell out of me and make me feel cold and have cold sweat I guess?

But good shirts that are comfortable but still dress shirts are just fine the way they are. The one thing that makes me sweat when wearing just a shirt is when I wear a suit over it, or summer in NY; but the office was A/C so it was okay for the 10 min I was outside each day.

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You guys won't believe this...

My first year on the job I still commuted by car and that winter saw tons of snow, so since I had to step through snow and mud on my way from the parking lot, I (as many others in my team) wore boots on my way to work (though mine were construction-work-suited timberlands) and then put on the shoes I had parked at my desk.

One day I took the shoes home with me after work to shine them for the upcoming christmas party. Come next morning, I go through my routine of putting on my boots, getting in the car and driving to work, only to not find any shoes at my desk after getting there :-( The day was packed with work, so the option to return home and get them was off the table. With lunch break cut short due to the approaching deadline I realized I'll have a problem, so I tried to churn out work like a mad-man. "Damn, I gotta finish this and go get my shoes before I get to the venue".

But with the usual 10s of edits and re-arranging of charts and lines, my hopes were crushed. After sending off our stuff way into the start of the party, my team finally made it's way over to the venue and they made sure I came with them: "You're not getting out of this."

Arriving at the precise moment the CEO closed his speech, I open the door. Everyone silent, me in suit and boots, looking like I wanted to storm the place. Being well positioned to be first in line for the buffet (which the CEO opened right then) only offered a slight relieve...
Fairly unexpectedly (at the time), I had a high number of conversations with all kinds of senior guys throughout the evening, who just came over and started talking to me... None of them said anything, but they all had a weird smile on their face every now and then.

 

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