Should I wear a tie for my interviews?
Not a entry-level position, but instead I have a couple of years of industry experience and I have yet to see anyone who would wear a tie in the office. (I do prop trading for a large fund, and I'm...
View ArticlePants for "Hockey Player Legs"
Hi-I was wondering if any fellow thick legged guys out there have found a good brand of khakis/slacks that fit you well in a tapered but comfortable way. Before you point me in that direction, please...
View ArticleFlorida kid moving to NY needs help with winter wardrobe
I recently got a job in New York and need a business professional and casual wardrobe that will help me survive the winter. I have lived in Florida my whole life and have never seen snow, lol! I don't...
View ArticleShoes for 2 events
I have a pair of AE 5th avenues that I will be wearing for a Thursday mid-morning consulting interview. Would anyone interviewing me care if I wore the same shoes to the pre-interview reception the...
View ArticleCharles Tyrwhitt Black Friday Sales
Do places like Charles Tyrwhitt have black friday sales? Are they worth going to, or would they be chaos? I need to buy a new professional wardrobe in the next month and want to buy suits and shirts...
View Articlebusiness casual, or just be safe?
Hi,i got an email informing me that the pre-night dinner at my final rounds with a consulting firm would be business casual.i was thinking peplum top, pants or pencil skirt but maybe going formal is...
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What Do You Guys Think of These Shoes?
These are Allen Edmonds Strawfut. They are black with black mesh.
View ArticleHow long do suit pants last?
Or put differently, how long until a pair of suit pants generally wears out? Rotating 3 brand new suits for 10-16 weeks- will one pair of pants per suit be enough, or do I need two? Budget is limited-...
View ArticleDress shirts for ridiculously jacked people?
I was naturally born fu*king diesel, and I have always had a problem fitting my shoulders built like boulders in shirts, but such is life as 350LB 6'5 beast. Does anyone have any recommendations as to...
View ArticleMen's Wearhouse Interested in Purchasing Allen Edmonds, should i be worried?
Came across this article the other day and then I started wondering what it meant for Allen Edmonds. I LOVE their shoes, quality, fit, style, etc. I have never been a fan of Men's Wearhouse. Never...
View ArticleLooking for a specific tie but don't know brand
I have seen multiple people wearing this tie/brand of tie, but don't want to ask what it is. The colors are red and blue, but sort of a bright/lighter version of the colors. The pattern is almost...
View ArticleWardrobe for young guy starting at Deloitte or IBM
Hi, I'm a senior in college graduating soon and starting at either Deloitte as BTA or IBM's Consulting by Degrees (haven't decided yet). I have a reasonably grown up preppy casual wardrobe, but I would...
View ArticleWhere in NYC to get nice shoes re-soled?
Hi Guys- I have two pairs of nice loafers, Gucci/Ferragamo, that I need to get re-soled. Taking it to the place the store recommends is a joke-like $175/pair for leather soles. I feel like I must be...
View ArticleDress code on weekend trips to major cities
Hi guys,Just wondering, for those going to Chicago/NYC to network over weekend (coffees etc), should we still go with business casual or some other attire? Love to hear any suggestions. Thanks a lot,...
View ArticleHalloween Costume Ideas
Fellow Monkeys help me out: I'm currently a senior in college and need a Halloween costume for parties & the bars tonight. So hit me with some good ideas of costumes that won't take much explaining...
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Keep Your Kicks Fresh
I started working this past January, right in the middle of winter. I work in the Northeast and having lived in California, Florida, and Arizona over the past few years I was blindsided by the harsh...
View ArticleStraight razors- worth it?
Considering buying a straight razor set and slowly transitioning to using that rather than my regular safety razor. For anybody who uses/knows about them, are straight razors really as much of a...
View ArticleQuick question on what to wear- Hotel Meeting
I am an undergrad and have an info interview with an alumni who's involved with RE and we are meeting inside a very nice hotel in NYC, specifically the "gold room". I am not sure if this calls for a...
View ArticleJ-Crew 40% Off Sale
Thought some of you might like to know that J-Crew has 40% off already reduced sale prices online (and in-store too, I believe). Some nice (mostly casual) suits for <$200 rather than $450-500, if...
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