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Except it's Jos Banks. Their "slim" fit is everyone else's baggy. Most of their suits are cut for the overweight middle aged office drone crowd.
Or yeah, that...
Except it's Jos Banks. Their "slim" fit is everyone else's baggy. Most of their suits are cut for the overweight middle aged office drone crowd.
I have a white dress shirt from there, it doesn't seem to look much different from any other dress shirt. Are you specifically talking about the neon colored shirts?It was not the price at all. Work wear doesn't have to be expensive.
As a matter of fact, I wore a cute shell from Target to the office on Friday.
The Express men's shirts are inappropriate for interview but we were making sport of them for lots of other reasons.
I checked out some of those brands' websites and noticed that a lot of the dress shirts have patterns. isn't solid colors considered more professional? i feel hella grown up shopping these brands. Also, are males wearing solid pink dress shirts a no no? and what about a blue shirt with white collar?Holy f*** express shirts are terrible.
They have that super gross "sheen" look to them. The purple one doubles down with black buttons.
They are also terrible quality.
You should not dry clean cotton dress shirts.
Brooks brothers non-iron slim fit dress shirts. End thread. Last years, low maintenance, professional.
Jo's Banks traveller line is a more budget friendly option, ditto Charles tyrwhitt (sp?)
I recently started upgrading to Ledbury, but understand if that's out of budget.
While the bright color shirts are certainly the worst offenders, the issue that a lot of us have is that the fit is too close to the body and the fabric has a certain sheen to it that is more appropriate for the club then a board room.I have a white dress shirt from there, it doesn't seem to look much different from any other dress shirt. Are you specifically talking about the neon colored shirts?
Actually you are totally correct about the sheen if I remember correctly, I haven't worn that shirt in a long time. However, for those of us with a BMI of ~18, a "close fit" will still probably need tailoring.While the bright color shirts are certainly the worst offenders, the issue that a lot of us have is that the fit is too close to the body and the fabric has a certain sheen to it that is more appropriate for the club then a board room.
A uniform solid white or pale blue is always a good choice.I checked out some of those brands' websites and noticed that a lot of the dress shirts have patterns. isn't solid colors considered more professional? Also, are males wearing solid pink dress shirts a no no? and what about a blue shirt with white collar?
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Maybe this has already been addressed elsewhere on this thread, but thoughts on tie clips? Are they okay or are they in the same group as handkerchiefs/pocket squares?
Unlikely.Provided I'm well groomed, everything is clean and fits well and is conservative, will the suit/shoes color/style really be deal breakers??
I have no preference on tie clips (as long as they are clean and simple).Maybe this has already been addressed elsewhere on this thread, but thoughts on tie clips? Are they okay or are they in the same group as handkerchiefs/pocket squares?
Maroon tie.black or red tie?
I know the shirt sucks, ill buy a better white shirt
i know the sleeves are a bit too short, oh well
is this grey okay?
Thanks!Maroon tie.
Maroon is always good (esp. pindots on maroon...). Bright red can be aggressive/political.Thanks!
Maroon isn't too aggressive/forward?
Is the suit color okay?
Slip ons or brogues?
dabbler as in amateur fashion model like me? lolA uniform solid white or pale blue is always a good choice.
Pale pink can be ok in warm months in the South for sophisticated dressers (not for a dabbler).
They're all ugly.Are any of these ties a no go for interviews?
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ouchThey're all ugly.
@Winged Scapula Can you post some pictures of ties you would consider "not ugly?" Apparently this is a thing because all ties look the same to me lol unless they're super out of the norm like skinny ties or cotton ties.
Wondering about this as well.is it ok to wear a backpack to an interview or do you have to have a briefcase?
Is this style really the norm for what's considered a good looking tie these days in the professional world? Polka dots? My sense of style must be seriously outdated lol. But I do concur that 90% of the ties the other guy posted were just horrendous. I'm a fan of the Michael Kors ties at Macy's. I have 6-8 myself and after coupons they run like $45 each.
Edit: my interview tie: http://m.macys.com/shop/product/michael-michael-kors-verona-pick-solid-tiles-tie?ID=2392140
You really don't need to bring anything.Wondering about this as well.
Adcoms?
Well to be fair I was looking at them on my phone. When looking at them closer I still think the vast majority are either inappropriate or ugly.ouch
Are any of these ties a no go for interviews?
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Light grey is lovely but in the right setting. I think it would work best in the springtime in a warmer climate.I've been told that light grey suits are very formal and for "occasions", but if I get an interview I will damn well consider that an occasion.
I also have a dark charcoal and navy suit however. I was planning to play it safe and go with the navy/charcoal, but is light grey appropriate for a medical school interview?
Well to be fair I was looking at them on my phone. When looking at them closer I still think the vast majority are either inappropriate or ugly.
As stated above, solid ties are too formal and too bland.
Some are too shiny (like the purple stripe).
Some colors are too unappealing (the rust colored).
Some patterns are garish (plaids, the B&W stripe).
A small pindot or geometrical pattern in a color that coordinates with the rest of the outfit is fine.
What do yall think about a tie like this:
I am a skinny dude and fatter ties make me look like a kid trying to play grown up (at least in my opinion).
As stated above, solid ties are too formal and too bland.
Perhaps it isn't as skinny as that photo, here is an actual picture of one of the ties I was considering:Too skinny. The widest part of your tie should be the same width as your suit's lapel. No way you are going to wear a suit with such a thin lapel to an interview.
It's probably too formal for the occasion but if you're wearing a real silk grenadine I'll give you a pass.Even grenadines? Say it isn't so.
The spread looks a little wide to me; do you think it's the angle?That doesn't look that bad; however, your knot is too thin... At least it seems so at this angle
Perhaps it isn't as skinny as that photo, here is an actual picture of one of the ties I was considering:
The spread looks a little wide to me; do you think it's the angle?
Ok this was actually an awesome piece of advice, I think it looks much better:Try a half Windsor.