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Men's Interview Clothing Thread
Started by Handy388
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i definitely would not wear that tie. it's like, picasso
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Also, this is just my opinion, but if you're looking for a new shirt/tie combo DON'T GET A PLAIN WHITE SHIRT WITH A RED TIE. I swear, at least half of the interviewees I see are wearing white on red, maybe because of the "power tie" thing.
Also, I totally dig pocket squares. They can be folded in lots of different ways to complement the pattern on the tie. I personally like the "four corners" look. Grabs your attention, but not too much IMO. http://www.samhober.com/howtofoldpocketsquares/pocketsquarefolds.htm
Also, I totally dig pocket squares. They can be folded in lots of different ways to complement the pattern on the tie. I personally like the "four corners" look. Grabs your attention, but not too much IMO. http://www.samhober.com/howtofoldpocketsquares/pocketsquarefolds.htm
hows this setup?
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I'm still figuring out how to post pictures that are bigger.
it's hard to see in the pic, but i think the tie might be better off without so much designs.
agreed
What do you guys think? (I'll post a picture when the suit is done being tailored)
Suit: Charcoal gray suit, two button, half-break cuff pants
White shirt
Tie: Dark blue with conservative white dots broadly spaced or solid deep purple.
socks: charcoal socks, calf length,
belt: black belt simple brushed steel buckle.
shoes: Nordstrom black wingtip shoes
no watch, ring, or any accessories.
-Roy
Suit: Charcoal gray suit, two button, half-break cuff pants
White shirt
Tie: Dark blue with conservative white dots broadly spaced or solid deep purple.
socks: charcoal socks, calf length,
belt: black belt simple brushed steel buckle.
shoes: Nordstrom black wingtip shoes
no watch, ring, or any accessories.
-Roy
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Me like. Purple tie is often underrated and is very safe at the same time being very stylish. As long as it is the right tone of purple.
Lavender is the most manly color there is. Trust me, women get all hot and bothered for lavender. Unless it is a lavender tee shirt. But lavender checked shirts or lavender ties or lavender pinstriping on a light or dark gray suit is awesome.
Sounds like a plan, post pics of the ties but either sounds like a solid bet.
This is a much better choice than the first one, IMO.
is this appropriate for wearing with a suit to an interview? Or should I get a different one or just not wear one at all?
Get a different one. These watches go horrible with suits. Actually, they go horrible.
My next watch will be one of the many German airman replica watches based on the watches given to German air force pilots of WWII. They go great with casual wear and with formal wear. And they don't have a logo but do have a lot of history. One of the most famous brands that make these watches is Stowa. Prices are about $400-$600. Quite cheap. The watch is thin and contains a leather strap. Get one with a leather strap. Rubber Casio with calculator is better than a metal clunker with suits. <-- not kidding.
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Overall, your advice is great on men's fashion, captainnerd, but I'm not sure I agree with the automatic rejection of metal watches with suits. I agree that if you have a leather Seiko versus a metal Fossil, you should pick the Seiko, but metal looks fine if you don't have any choice.
I'm going to wear something similar to this, since that's what I have:
I'm going to wear something similar to this, since that's what I have:
Overall, your advice is great on men's fashion, captainnerd, but I'm not sure I agree with the automatic rejection of metal watches with suits. I agree that if you have a leather Seiko versus a metal Fossil, you should pick the Seiko, but metal looks fine if you don't have any choice.
I'm going to wear something similar to this, since that's what I have:
Philosophically, you always have a choice... work a little harder, get a leather banded watch. Metal is only acceptable with suits when the case is very thin and the links of the watch do not have rounded edges and designs. These are sports watches. Watches where the links are squares and have edges that are 90 degrees are more acceptable. For example, this one made by Hamilton (although I say "more acceptable" but still not most acceptable). Everyone knows TagHeuer, nobody knows Hamilton:
So you're right, metal is acceptable. But to be safe, and more stylish, stick with leather.
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Sure, for the purpose of interviews, it may not make or break. But in my opinion, a watch is a must have for any gentleman. Preferably a nice one. This isn't a interview lesson, this is a life lesson. You should wear a watch until the day you die.
For that price, check out Skagen. They are ridiculously cheap (and inexpensive). They'll die within 2 years and each successive battery will die faster than the previous. That was my experience with them. But design isn't half bad. Very thin case. No gaudy gold. No luster. Luster makes you look old, try it!. Luster metals like gold or silver will also make you look like a guido.
Stick with stainless steel, titanium, or gunmetal colors. I also like the look of black anodized metal, especially when it begins to chip at the edges and reveal age.
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this thread is a beast
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I still think those big clunky TagHeuers and their lookalike Fossils are ugly. You know how if you have an infinite number of monkeys with an infinite number of typewriters and an infinite amount of time, one of them will come up with the Bible? Well, with an infinite number of noses and an infinite number of fingers, and an infinite amount of time, a booger is bound to look like a Fossil wrist watch.
alright guys, i went to my first interview on thursday and there were 7 guys there. guys, please dont wear shiny shoes and not square toe. both look awful!! also, dont wear sport socks that are thick cotton and slide down your ankle and bunch up.
most guys wore white shirt and colored ties and one guy wore a darkish blue shirt and a siff color blue tie with some sort of pattern. i think that a white shirt with almost any color tie works best, but that may be personal preference. the best dressed guy however was one wearing a white shirt and tie that was pattered with black and shades of grey. some wore black suits and it looked totally fine. not tuxedo ro funeral like or anything.
most guys wore white shirt and colored ties and one guy wore a darkish blue shirt and a siff color blue tie with some sort of pattern. i think that a white shirt with almost any color tie works best, but that may be personal preference. the best dressed guy however was one wearing a white shirt and tie that was pattered with black and shades of grey. some wore black suits and it looked totally fine. not tuxedo ro funeral like or anything.
so are these considered square toe then?
Yes.
Wait wait wait, i thought we WERE supposed to wear more pointed toe shoes, or at least I remember somebody on one of the previous pages mentioning it. I just bought a pair of somewhat shiny non-square shoes and the guy working there helped me pick them out based on the fact that I was going to a professional interview wearing the suit that I had bought earlier. Captainnerd?
True true, but there's no point in making someone purchase a new watch when they aren't going to use it much, skaagen or not.
Anyway, an interesting source of inspiration on what people wear is in movies - since costume design really puts a lot of thought into what the characters are wearing. For example in The Dark Knight, Batman as Bruce Wayne wears some really nice threads. Also, in Lord of War, Nicolas Cage wears a brown leather band watch with his suit, while his competitor wears one very similar to the image I posted.
I prefer the metal bands, not cheapy fossils or anything but really nice ones. To me leather band watches are for old men.
Oh, and should we wear a cheap watch? I feel like wearing an expensive watch might make you appear materialistic.
I want to come off as an angel that doesn't give two ****s about myself as long as I can help other people.
I want to come off as an angel that doesn't give two ****s about myself as long as I can help other people.
You should come in a white robe and a halo of thorns.
But in all seriousness, materialism is when you wear gold or silver in my opinion. Just keep it from being gaudy and make sure you don't break out in rhyme.
So you think a very expensive watch wouldn't be a problem? Even if it's a brand or watch that would be easily recognizable as expensive.
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Lol, no, its not some crazy watch with jewels on it. Its a plain stainless steel band like those shown above.
yeah, that's about right. where'd you buy it from and what is the brand?
Personally, all the good watches are the ones with obscure names or classic designs and even if they are expensive, they will be toned down in style. If you wore a Movado (the crappy one with the single gold dot), you will be seen as materialistic as well as having bad taste. Two tone silver and gold is gaudy (as well as ugly) regardless of the maker.
Some of the expensive watches are designed to yell out "look, i'm expensive" and some don't. It is the good ones that don't. For example, IWC will never do that. Rolex can be spotted a mile away and they are butt fugly. I would still say stick with a simple round design with numbers like the Stowa Airman above (the black one with the black leather straps) or something similar for leather and the Hamilton for something metal.
But sometimes, bulk is misconstrued with cost. This is why Fossil and Tag try to market large watches to the younguns.
How pointy? Pointy meaning a smooth round end, or pointy meaning a narrow squared end?
And what that chick said about shinny shoes, should we have shoes with more of a dull surface?
Rounded end. Not narrow. Narrow pointy is for "the gheys."
Yes, dull leather. By dull, she means they should still be polished but be made of a calfskin that has not been patented. Shiny leather is for formal tuxedo wear and army recruits.
Don't get something like this:
Roman numerals are for old men. Gold and silver are for old men.
Arabic numbers are younger. Leather is construed with "old" but it really isn't. Just don't get guido leather like alligator and snake and you'll do fine.
Judging from your picture of what not to do, I think I bought the wrong type of shoes. They are "Bostonian" and I bought them from JCPenny (hell yea on sale). Let me see if I can find a link..
.. alright the best I could find was this: http://bostonian.zappos.com/bostonian_Footwear.zhtml.
There is a picture of a shoe called the "Tahoe." While I don't think that's the EXACT shoe I bought, it looks really similar.
If you could post a link to or recommend a brand of some shoes that would do the job that are less than 80 or so that would be great (provided I didn't **** up).
edit: when I tried them on with my full suit and everything I thought they looked sharp, as did my friend who I brought along in addition to the clown working at the shoe store. Now that I think about it, he may have just been trying to sell that pair of shoes.
So you should wear a watch that is simple and not ugly. Because to me, Movados are ugly, but so is that Hamilton and Stowa Airman. I also agree that there are many ugly Rolex models, but I have seen some that I really like (just dont have 25 grand to spare). Plus, like i said, leather bands are for old people.
I think for the most part we agree. Get a watch with a simple clean look. We just dont agree on which watches are ugly.
Why would silver be for old men?
I agree, gold is for old men. But i think most young people buy silver, white gold or platinum.
Rounded end. Not narrow. Narrow pointy is for "the gheys."
Yes, dull leather. By dull, she means they should still be polished but be made of a calfskin that has not been patented. Shiny leather is for formal tuxedo wear and army recruits.
Don't get something like this:
Those are dull?
Holy crap, they're like a mirror.
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No. I said DONT get that. Read it carefully. These are for the ballet and the ball.
haha
I like your fashion advice and advice about watches. I have a watch that's been lying around-- is this acceptable?
Seriously, your advice is good, but I think it's inappropriate for what we as pre-meds need. It's a well known fact that most doctors dress horribly-- I think it would be a turn off to "out dress" the guy interviewing you. Most of us are relatively young, not even out of college even... us wearing a $500 watch and a $1000 suit isn't going to impress the doctor (who's making up to $300k/year), it'll confuse them. I doubt you'll see the people interviewing us in $1000-5000 Italian suits. These are doctors. Most of the ones I've met look like they're wearing the suits THEY interviewed in. I doubt they'd even notice what kind of watch/shoes you're wearing unless it's conspicuously abnormal.
If we were interviewing for business school, fashion school, or even law school, this may be different. But I think much of your advice is misguided/inappropriate.
(btw, I know Captainnerd knows that kind of watch that is, but for those of you who don't, it's a Patek Phillipe, $100k+, and with a leather strap 🙄)
wow this thread is crazy
i was thinking a shirt and tie + a nice smile was passable
guess not lol....
also, all these watch pictures indicate that my running timex and livestrong band combination may not look too impressive on my wrist
not that i'm applying this year anyways, but I was curious about the whole dress protocol
i was thinking a shirt and tie + a nice smile was passable
guess not lol....
also, all these watch pictures indicate that my running timex and livestrong band combination may not look too impressive on my wrist
not that i'm applying this year anyways, but I was curious about the whole dress protocol
I like your fashion advice and advice about watches. I have a watch that's been lying around-- is this acceptable?
Seriously, your advice is good, but I think it's inappropriate for what we as pre-meds need. It's a well known fact that most doctors dress horribly-- I think it would be a turn off to "out dress" the guy interviewing you. Most of us are relatively young, not even out of college even... us wearing a $500 watch and a $1000 suit isn't going to impress the doctor (who's making up to $300k/year), it'll confuse them. I doubt you'll see the people interviewing us in $1000-5000 Italian suits. These are doctors. Most of the ones I've met look like they're wearing the suits THEY interviewed in. I doubt they'd even notice what kind of watch/shoes you're wearing unless it's conspicuously abnormal.
If we were interviewing for business school, fashion school, or even law school, this may be different. But I think much of your advice is misguided/inappropriate.
(btw, I know Captainnerd knows that kind of watch that is, but for those of you who don't, it's a Patek Phillipe, $100k+, and with a leather strap 🙄)
Yeah, I know. My original advice was for the lay person. Keep it boring and simple and make sure the fit is good.
But then all of a sudden, this became a thread about style.
But I think opting for gray over black is still appropriate advice since black is overdone and is still reserved for funerals, formal party wear (ballets and galas). And I think it is just practical advice since a charcoal suit will still be okay for funerals and formal party wear requires an entire different getup all together.
In the end, it is all about fit! And even for watches, it is a matter of fit. Does it fit in with what is generally accepted? Sports watches (Fossil and Tag) don't fit in with suits. Leather watchbands will never clash with suits.
That is a nice watch. It is appropriate. Most interviewers won't be able to ID it and gauge your social class. Just don't flaunt it.
I was kidding about that watch being mine 😉 I just found it on google images after watching the episode of Entourage with that crazy Arab film financier
The Tahoe looks acceptable. It is not shiny like formal wear. I think we are confusing "polish" with "shiny." Most business shoes will be polished with a bit of a shine. But formal patent leather shoes have a shine that is unparalleled.
Salesmen are douchebags. Even salesmen at places like Barneys can be completely clueless.
But fortunately, the Tahoe is acceptable for the purpose of interviews. When you start making the big bucks though, you'll have to get something better. Not only because it is more stylish, but the comfort level is well worth it. Good shoes require no break in. They are that good.
When I stand for 3 hours in Kenneth Coles, my knees begin to hurt and I get back pain. When I stand for 3 hours in hand-made John Varvatos, I don't feel anything. You have to ask yourself, is 3 hours of pain-free standing worth the extra money?
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I did think for a second that you put a lot of effort into taking a very nice photo. I do eBay home business (I sell toys) and that looked like it was done in a light box. And then I saw how the hands were at 11:10 and not 10:10 and I thought maybe you did take these photos yourself.
Btw, since you don't own the watch and searched for a nice one, I was surprised you would choose that one. It is generally for older folks due to the color and the day phase complication (the moon or the sun indicator). If you were going to choose a nice watch from the internet, why didn't you choose this one:
It has the look of leather but has a much younger look. Black metal, arabic numerals, chronograph complications. But still acceptable with suits and street wear. Versatility is a good investment. Rubber casios will fit in because the rubber is black.
But in the end, you'll be purchasing these goods for YOU. Not for you and your interview. Med school will have parties, conferences, dances, etc where you'll be required to interact with the opposite sex, people of higher social class, etc.
If you make the proper investment, it shouldn't just be about the interview. But I understand that cost is an issue. Target's merona suit (as long as it is the wool one) is a good investment for the price. Just get it tailored!
Macy's will have sales for suits and the final cost will be about $400. JUST GET IT TAILORED (by tailored, I mean altered by a tailor).
As for watches, a rubber casio will do fine. But it appears that people are asking about what watch to buy. In these cases, it doesn't hurt to go out and buy a nice one. There are many companies that mimic the styles of much more prestigious companies. Swiss Army have some styles that look exactly like IWC. Why not get a Swiss Army watch for $300? But when you buy the $99 Skagen, you will get the $99 quality (it will die within 3 years, no matter how many batteries you go through).
It is a matter of investment. For those who already own a black suit and don't have any more money to go out and buy a charcoal one, DON'T. Just get the one you already own tailored.
But since this is a thread about looking good at the interview, I might as well dispense advice to the best of my abilities. And to those who currently DONT OWN a suit, you might as well buy charcoal gray, the most versatile color (you can wear it to funerals! not that you should be excited by that).
To the guy who went out and bought the Tahoe, it is acceptable.
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how about this one?
http://www.amazon.com/Armitron-Two-...r_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=watches&qid=1221437031&sr=1-1
I dont really need it to last more than a year
http://www.amazon.com/Armitron-Two-...r_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=watches&qid=1221437031&sr=1-1
I dont really need it to last more than a year
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