Men's Interview Clothing #4! (2017)

[gyngyn]

Two questions. This may have been answered earlier, but this is a really long thread...

1. Thoughts on cognac colored dress shoes with a dark grey suit View attachment 274475 (matching belt obviously)
2. Better to fold suit and put it in a carry on bag or wear the suit?

Do not wear brown shoes with a charcoal suit.
Black or cordovan would be fine.

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[Cornfed101]

Do not wear brown shoes with a charcoal suit.
Black or cordovan would be fine.

So like this getup is a no go?

 

[gyngyn]

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So like this getup is a no go?

This is not the time to push the envelope (and that guy needs to shave!).

 

[ChymeofPassion]

What do people think about burgendy brown wingtip shoes. I typically wear them with a navy blue suit

 

[Angus Avagadro]

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So like this getup is a no go?

Jacket is too tight, sleeves and slacks 2 in too short. Looks like he cant breath, and is wearing his little brother's suit. Other than that, its nice

 

[Cornfed101]

Jacket is too tight, sleeves and slacks 2 in too short. Looks like he cant breath, and is wearing his little brother's suit. Other than that, its nice

Well google photos isn’t completely customizable... I did the best I could

 

[rdyotz]

Darker charcoal works better with black shoes, if it is a lighter grey, then brown works well. The sleeve length looks fine in that pic (maybe 1/2" too short, hard to tell), the button is stressed though. The pants are definitely too short for a professional situation.

Burgundy shoes can look great with the right suit. I would recommend less brogue though.

 

[907914]

Is this a good hairstyle? Never used product. This has just a little bit of product in it.

 

[Cornfed101]

Is this a good hairstyle? Never used product. This has just a little bit of product in it.

How about you try this

 

[907914]

How about you try this

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Done it before. Look like a meth user without the beard, look like a serial killer from Oregon with the beard. That’s a naw from me dawg.

But for real, is the hairstyle OK?

 

[Cornfed101]

Done it before. Look like a meth user without the beard, look like a serial killer from Oregon with the beard. That’s a naw from me dawg.

But for real, is the hairstyle OK?

Haha yeah it’s great. The goal with your hair is to make it look put together without looking like a teenager. It looks professional and I would not be concerned if my doctor had that hairdo (my wife is a cosmetologist, so I have a little street cred in this department)

 

[md_cheme]

Does anyone have any recommendation on how to pack a suit? Trying to avoid wrinkles

 

[Cornfed101]

Does anyone have any recommendation on how to pack a suit? Trying to avoid wrinkles

How To Pack a Suit | Brooks Brothers

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I've seen this same method from multiple sources

 

[DokterMom]

In my humble opinion, some of the very nicest neckties (and certainly among the safest) are done in a solid color silk with a woven texture. The official name for this style is 'grenadine' -- but the real grenadines are expensive. Very conservative, very upscale. The color should be rich but not bright, and should enhance your skin tones. It should complement not match (yawn) your suit. Sheen is good but shine is not.

If you know what to look for, you can find them everywhere. Suggest Loehmanns, Jos Banks or even Men's Wearhouse. NO need to spend >$50 until you've got the funds to do so easily.

I found the best examples on Amazon by searching for 'Grenafaux' (so grenadine-look ties).

 

[Schwifty]

Does anyone have any recommendation on how to pack a suit? Trying to avoid wrinkles

I used a garment bag, this one specifically

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[rdyotz]

Opinions @gyngyn @Angus Avagadro @Goro ?

You have enough gray, don't add more.

 

[Goro]

Opinions @gyngyn @Angus Avagadro @Goro ?

I like the blue tie

 

[907914]

Opinions @gyngyn @Angus Avagadro @Goro ?

Scooby-Dooby-Blue tie

 

[zlogan15]

I like the blue tie

Thank you! What about the brown shoes/belt with the charcoal suit?

 

[Goro]

Thank you! What about the brown shoes/belt with the charcoal suit?

Don't care

 

[gyngyn]

Opinions @gyngyn @Angus Avagadro @Goro ?

Suit: good.
Shirt: good if not button down.
Both ties are too light in color.
Oxfords are an excellent choice but brown is not worn with a dark grey suit...

 

[907914]

Suit: good.
Shirt: good if not button down.
Both ties are too light in color.
Oxfords are an excellent choice but brown is not worn with a dark grey suit...

What is wrong with button up shirts?

 

[gyngyn]

What is wrong with button up shirts?

Button down collars are not business professional.

 

[907914]

Button down collars are not business professional.

Gooootcha.

 

[Physician.EXE]

Edit: Thanks!

 

[907914]

Not the tie, but left is good.

 

[Goro]

Covered up some tags, but any thoughts? @Goro @gyngyn And would black shoes with black socks work for both?

as long as you don't look like you're going to a funeral, I really don't care. An hour admissions committee meetings For almost two decades, the attire of interviewees has never been brought up.

 

[gyngyn]

Covered up some tags, but any thoughts? @Goro @gyngyn And would black shoes with black socks work for both?

Black shoes/belt and socks work with both. They are both reading a bit light, but as long as they are both darker irl they look fine.
The tie is too light in color.
There should be contrast between the shirt (white is always good) and the suit and tie (both dark).

 

[frog301]

wait so are oxford shirts too casual then? im seeing mixed opinions on this. i was planning on wearing a light blue oxford formal shirt with my tie.

 

[gyngyn]

wait so are oxford shirts too casual then? im seeing mixed opinions on this. i was planning on wearing a light blue oxford formal shirt with my tie.

Oxford is the type of cloth. If white or pale blue, the cloth is fine. A button down collar makes a shirt more casual and would not be considered business professional.

 

[wysdoc]

Oxford is the type of cloth. If white or pale blue, the cloth is fine. A button down collar makes a shirt more casual and would not be considered business professional.

This is a button-down collar, guys, the too-casual look.
Your shirt collar should be straight and have the little metal or plastic things in the back (collar stays).
Wysdoc, who has 3 sons and a fashionable husband, surviving in a sea of testosterone

 

[Angus Avagadro]

I'm with @gyn. Not much else to add. If I had to pick, I'd go with darker tie. Either suit works for me.

 

[frog301]

Oxford is the type of cloth. If white or pale blue, the cloth is fine. A button down collar makes a shirt more casual and would not be considered business professional.

ah i always thought oxford referred to button down collars, not the fabric. learn something new every day

 

[Orangekiwi]

Darker charcoal works better with black shoes, if it is a lighter grey, then brown works well. The sleeve length looks fine in that pic (maybe 1/2" too short, hard to tell), the button is stressed though. The pants are definitely too short for a professional situation.

Burgundy shoes can look great with the right suit. I would recommend less brogue though.

How much brogue is too much brogue?

 

[rdyotz]

How much brogue is too much brogue?

Difficult to say. It becomes a judgements call,and many people may not notice. Different thickness, quality, and color of the leather can change how much the brogue stands out. Also the size of the brogue matters. To make a general statement, I would say a single line might be OK, if the toe is covered, it might be excessive. Lots of room for interpretation there, but it is unlikely your shoe would be the reason for not getting an acceptance.

 

[gyngyn]

How much brogue is too much brogue?

Technically, the plainer the oxford, the more formal.
Thus, a plain leather (not patent!) cap toe oxford would be perfect for business professional.
If everything else is fine, any amount of broguing will be forgiven, though.
Frankly, I'd celebrate if the only thing worth comment was excessive broguing!

 

[deleted965528]

How are these shoes with a Navy suit? (In the picture, the brown looks a bit lighter than it actually is because of the lighting)

 

[BoneBroCO]

How are these shoes with a Navy suit? (In the picture, the brown looks a bit lighter than it actually is because of the lighting)

These look almost identical to the shoes I got with my navy suit so lets hope that the answer is yet. Mine might be a bit lighter though!

 

[907914]

These look almost identical to the shoes I got with my navy suit so lets hope that the answer is yet. Mine might be a bit lighter though!

Same, near identical to mine (mine are a little shinier). So...yes I will say.

 

[907914]

@gyngyn I thought you might appreciate something my buddy just shared from his unit. And here I thought you were strict with facial hair (to anyone out of the loop, ‘300 on the APFT’ means scoring as high as you can on the fitness test)

Also, maybe @Matthew9Thirtyfive and @HomeSkool will find funny.

 

[IlDestriero]

How much brogue is too much brogue?

There’s no such thing as too much brogue!

 

[Cornfed101]

So I have a good friend who started a tie company a few years ago, and I am wondering if this tie is conservative enough. I feel like it could be a conversation piece without being too crazy or unprofessional. Thoughts? @gyngyn

 

[gyngyn]

So I have a good friend who started a tie company a few years ago, and I am wondering if this tie is conservative enough. I feel like it could be a conversation piece without being too crazy or unprofessional. Thoughts? @gyngyn

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Not terrible. Make sure your lapels are consistent with the width of the tie.

 

[FatherTime-PhD]

What’s the general consensus on jacket length w respect to the sleeves of the shirt?

And tie? I heard tie is suppose to be to the belt line?

 

[Skeletorr]

What’s the general consensus on jacket length w respect to the sleeves of the shirt?

And tie? I heard tie is suppose to be to the belt line?

 

[FatherTime-PhD]

Jacket is too tight, sleeves and slacks 2 in too short. Looks like he cant breath, and is wearing his little brother's suit. Other than that, its nice

Seriously?
How much of an impact does what you were make as long as you look presentable with professional colors?

Like is anyone gonna really be like, sleeves too long, here’s an R? I’m actually curious....

Imo, he looks fine but what do I know.

 

[Angus Avagadro]

Seriously?
How much of an impact does what you were make as long as you look presentable with professional colors?

Like is anyone gonna really be like, sleeves too long, here’s an R? I’m actually curious....

Imo, he looks fine but what do I know.

No. Not seriously. I thought the absurd way I commented would make that clear. Apparently I forgot this was SDN and people are way too serious and not expecting a humorous reply.
If you have followed this lengthy thread you will see a medical school interview is a formal, serious interview with much at stake. Professional dress is expected. Students should take the whole interview process seriously, including their appearance. Sorry if I startled you.

 

[gyngyn]

Seriously?
How much of an impact does what you were make as long as you look presentable with professional colors?

Think of it as a Situational Judgement Test. So, yes, it is serious.
The definition of "presentable" is what we are clarifying in this thread.

 

[FatherTime-PhD]

No. Not seriously. I thought the absurd way I commented would make that clear. Apparently I forgot this was SDN and people are way too serious and not expecting a humorous reply.
If you have followed this lengthy thread you will see a medical school interview is a formal, serious interview with much at stake. Professional dress is expected. Students should take the whole interview process seriously, including their appearance. Sorry if I startled you.

Sorry if I came across as not taking this as seriously. I understand formality, but I just thought you were post was just way too formal, but again it was a joke that I didn't understand. Apologies.

 

[Angus Avagadro]

Sorry if I came across as not taking this as seriously. I understand formality, but I just thought you were post was just way too formal, but again it was a joke that I didn't understand. Apologies.

None necessary.