Residency Interview Suits and Watches

[drizzt3117]

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I think I may consider an explorer II (polar explorer) for a daily/casual/call watch.

I think it feels a little weird wearing my sub no-date with scrubs (although this past week I saw my attending wearing a gold day-date with scrubs, baller) and while I like my chrono avenger, it'd be nice to have another watch to wear.

 

[RadicalRadon]

I prefer the new 2012 Datejust II. It's beautiful in an understated, non-Rolex way.

http://www.rolex.com/en/rolex-watches/basel2012/the-new-datejust-ii

I think I may consider an explorer II (polar explorer) for a daily/casual/call watch.

I think it feels a little weird wearing my sub no-date with scrubs (although this past week I saw my attending wearing a gold day-date with scrubs, baller) and while I like my chrono avenger, it'd be nice to have another watch to wear.

Edit: gold day-date w/ scrubs? Wow, that is baller in a i don't give a ____ way.

 

[drizzt3117]

Pretty watch, but not casual enough for my purposes, I'd just wear my no-date sub instead in any setting i'd wear that.

I prefer the new 2012 Datejust II. It's beautiful in an understated, non-Rolex way.

http://www.rolex.com/en/rolex-watches/basel2012/the-new-datejust-ii



Edit: gold day-date w/ scrubs? Wow, that is baller in a i don't give a ____ way.

 

[ar2388]

interesting.. mostly men talking about clothing and accessories here. interesting, very interesting gents 🙂

also, i am thankful a rather decent/nice women's suit can be $250-350.... eesh.

 

[RadicalRadon]

Pretty watch, but not casual enough for my purposes, I'd just wear my no-date sub instead in any setting i'd wear that.

It is a beauty. Haha, maybe one day you'll add it to your collection!

 

[drizzt3117]

It is a beauty. Haha, maybe one day you'll add it to your collection!

Meh, I can't imagine a situation where I'd actually wear it.

 

[Dral]

interesting.. mostly men talking about clothing and accessories here. interesting, very interesting gents 🙂

also, i am thankful a rather decent/nice women's suit can be $250-350.... eesh.

One can get a 'decent' Men's suit at TJ Maxx or similar for like $80.00...just have to spend a bit more to have it tailored (which one should do for just about any suit).

Not sure how many extra points a $2000 suit would garner, but considering interview season is over the winter, I'd be more worried about collateral snow/slush damage.

 

[Stixman28]

So why no three piece? When you take the jacket off, you're still wearing a suit, while if you take the jacket off of a two piece, you're just business casual...

 

[futuredoctor10]

What types of suits and watches are you folks planning to wear on the interview trail?

Too flashy?
http://store.zegna.com/ERMENEGILDO_ZEGNA/detail/tskay/B4ADC6EB/cod10/49123700HG/mm/773
http://store.zegna.com/ERMENEGILDO_ZEGNA/detail/tskay/B4ADC6EB/cod10/49126825NR/mm/773
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/canali-...tualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=706

Too busy?
http://amzn.com/B002KAOU9A
http://store.emporioarmaniwatches.c...slim/super_slim-AR2032P.html?imagePath=AR2032
http://store.emporioarmaniwatches.c...lection/classic-AR0398P.html?imagePath=AR0398

Share your thoughts and what you're planning to wear.

Do people really spend $2000 on a suit for residency??? Don't mean to be rude, just wondering.

 

[drizzt3117]

So why no three piece? When you take the jacket off, you're still wearing a suit, while if you take the jacket off of a two piece, you're just business casual...

Who takes their jacket off?

Do people really spend $2000 on a suit for residency??? Don't mean to be rude, just wondering.

Yes.

 

[deleted103644]

Do people really spend $2000 on a suit for residency??? Don't mean to be rude, just wondering.

Spent more actually on one. (A really nice made to measure suit, would have been $800-1000 OTR.)

Bought a couple of $500 MTM suits too.

 

[futuredoctor10]

Hmm interesting I assume this is a small minority. I guess it is an investment for the future?? $2000 is sooo expensive!

 

[RadicalRadon]

Hmm interesting I assume this is a small minority. I guess it is an investment for the future?? $2000 is sooo expensive!

Generally, yes to all. However, I would argue its completely worth it... Unless you're planning to balloon up in residency haha

 

[Wordead]

Don't be delusional....if you're a broke college student, theres no sense in dropping 2K on a suit. You can get a serviceable suit for less. 2K suits are for those of us with 1. the means to buy them and 2. appreciation for nice suits.

"Investment" is overblown. And this is coming from a guy with a lot of nice tailored clothing. I had a job before med school, bought nice things with my disposable income. It's not worth it for a newbie, especially since they won't appreciate the details.

 

[RadicalRadon]

Don't be delusional....if you're a broke college student, theres no sense in dropping 2K on a suit. You can get a serviceable suit for less. 2K suits are for those of us with 1. the means to buy them and 2. appreciation for nice suits.

"Investment" is overblown. And this is coming from a guy with a lot of nice tailored clothing. I had a job before med school, bought nice things with my disposable income. It's not worth it for a newbie, especially since they won't appreciate the details.

Yes, agreement on all points.

 

[drizzt3117]

http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=tree&goto=6294217&rid=0#msg_6294217

Sick... RB2 platinum is a grail watch for me.

 

[DrBB]

I'm thinking of wearing my black Submariner....would you guys say it's legit to wear on interviews? I was thinking it's too expensive/flashy...was also considering my alternative which is a Skagen.

 

[drizzt3117]

I'm thinking of wearing my black Submariner....would you guys say it's legit to wear on interviews? I was thinking it's too expensive/flashy...was also considering my alternative which is a Skagen.

I think the sub would be fine, although I'm on record as saying it's preferable to wear something with a leather band, I.e. a dress watch, for interviews. Actually I don't think a sub is a flashy watch at all.

 

[DrBB]

I think the sub would be fine, although I'm on record as saying it's preferable to wear something with a leather band, I.e. a dress watch, for interviews. Actually I don't think a sub is a flashy watch at all.

I mean it's not super flashy, but it is a Rolex, and people know the cost of the watch.

 

[drizzt3117]

I mean it's not super flashy, but it is a Rolex, and people know the cost of the watch.

I think I posted the watches that I wore last season but they were all IWC: Portuguese chrono, 7-day auto, and big pilot. Nothing but positive comments.

 

[DeadCactus]

Do people really spend $2000 on a suit for residency??? Don't mean to be rude, just wondering.

Some do. Whether that's a good decision for you is proportional to your disposable income, interest in fashion clothing, and level of knowledge when it comes to choosing and fitting a suit.

I would say your average medical student is served fine by the typical $300-500 suit and a competent tailor. Most could justify up to a $1000 suit if moderately informed on basics like the details of how a suit should fit, canvassed vs fused, and the basics of different textiles...

 

[TeaKae]

Bumping...for my bump. Any women reading this? Anybody know where the heck a knocked up lady can get a nice suit for interviews?! I'm normally tiny...5'2" and size 0. But I'll be 33 weeks along when I start interviews in November, and I'm all belly. The maternity clothing at dept stores is ugly and cheap and just not fancy enough, IMO. Any help would be greatly appreciated...

 

[Ilovewater]

Bumping...for my bump. Any women reading this? Anybody know where the heck a knocked up lady can get a nice suit for interviews?! I'm normally tiny...5'2" and size 0. But I'll be 33 weeks along when I start interviews in November, and I'm all belly. The maternity clothing at dept stores is ugly and cheap and just not fancy enough, IMO. Any help would be greatly appreciated...

You may want to try the interview clothing thread in pre-allo to see if they have some ideas.

Here's one: http://www.loft.com/maternity-view-all/maternity.shtml

 

[deleted103644]

I just read the title of this thread as "Interview Suits and Wenches".

I need more sleep. Or more wenches. 😀

 

[viper930]

My daily work watch:

 

[deleted103644]

My daily work watch:

Cheat sheet for those of us interested but still ignorant?

 

[drizzt3117]

My daily work watch:

Nice breitling, I have sort of been culling my breitling's lately but I still really like my crosswind.

I feel like I wear this watch about 50-60% of the time, probably my fav right now.

 

[doctosaurus]

This thread made me lose faith in doctors.

 

[viper930]

Cheat sheet for those of us interested but still ignorant?

It's a Breitling Chrono SuperOcean. They discontinued it last year in favor of the new line of SuperOcean watches (which are a lot less attractive IMO). You can still find these on timezone etc for a pretty good price though.

 

[viper930]

Nice breitling, I have sort of been culling my breitling's lately but I still really like my crosswind.

I feel like I wear this watch about 50-60% of the time, probably my fav right now.

I like that one. What's the 10 o'clock crown for? I didnt think those APs had helium valves

 

[drizzt3117]

I like that one. What's the 10 o'clock crown for? I didnt think those APs had helium valves

This one does (royal oak offshore diver). It's the only dive watch AP makes.

http://www.fratellowatches.com/aude...i-could-definitely-get-used-to-this-offshore/

I have an offshore bracelet on it, which I prefer to the rubber strap but may be a source of confusion.

 

[drizzt3117]

It's a Breitling Chrono SuperOcean. They discontinued it last year in favor of the new line of SuperOcean watches (which are a lot less attractive IMO). You can still find these on timezone etc for a pretty good price though.

I rather like the transocean...

 

[airplanes]

Just put in an order for a MTM navy suit at black lapel for $449.

I put on my med school suit, which was from men's wearhouse and realized it looked super baggy and was fairly ill fitting. I must have looked like a real goober 4 years ago. Not sure how I still got accepted to all the schools that interviewed me 😉

Anyways, the BL suit isn't gonna be here in time for my first round of interviews so I'm forced into wearing my black one, which I've heard is a relative no-no, but hopefully a decent tie and pocket square will help it look less funeral parlor and more interview appropriate.

 

[viper930]

Just put in an order for a MTM navy suit at black lapel for $449.

I put on my med school suit, which was from men's wearhouse and realized it looked super baggy and was fairly ill fitting. I must have looked like a real goober 4 years ago. Not sure how I still got accepted to all the schools that interviewed me 😉

Anyways, the BL suit isn't gonna be here in time for my first round of interviews so I'm forced into wearing my black one, which I've heard is a relative no-no, but hopefully a decent tie and pocket square will help it look less funeral parlor and more interview appropriate.

Everything was fine until that last sentence. A pocket square can be interpreted as douchey/excessive and is a no-no for residency interviews, IMO. It would look especially clownish if you're wearing an ill fitting super baggy suit, lol.

 

[deleted103644]

Everything was fine until that last sentence. A pocket square can be interpreted as douchey/excessive and is a no-no for residency interviews, IMO. It would look especially clownish if you're wearing an ill fitting super baggy suit, lol.

Yeah, no pocket squares.

 

[airplanes]

Meh I've done some research, most people think its fine and actually shows attention to detail. I'm not talking about a colorful blousey pocket square that looks like a fabric torch spilling out of your pocket. Just a simple white, straight folded one, which is actually conservative and low-key. I'm 50/50 on whether or not I'll actually go through with it.

The black suit is the one that actually fits, the problem is its black. The baggy one is charcoal grey so would have been ideal, color-wise.

 

[drizzt3117]

Everything was fine until that last sentence. A pocket square can be interpreted as douchey/excessive and is a no-no for residency interviews, IMO. It would look especially clownish if you're wearing an ill fitting super baggy suit, lol.

I wore pocket squares at all my interviews, it was fine. As long as they're white linen or cotton and you use a TV fold, you're good to go.

Tie bars are ok as well; I would advise against French cuffs but def saw ppl rocking them.

 

[viper930]

Thoughts on light pink dress shirts with charcoal or navy suits? Too risky?

 

[drizzt3117]

Thoughts on light pink dress shirts with charcoal or navy suits? Too risky?

I think it's fine. I wore light lavender quite often also.

 

[RadicalRadon]

What are folks thoughts on these two? Any thoughts on shirts/shoes/ties/pocketsquares/watches to pair to them?

 

[RadicalRadon]

I know most people usually frown on brown suits... but what about this one?

 

[darkelven29]

Most formal/conservative: black suit, white shirt, dark tie, black shoes

Other colors (especially lighter colors) and patterns make it less formal but also make you look more interesting and show more character/confidence. But make only 1-2 changes to the 4 basic elements above.

Example:
1. Switch the black suit/shoes to brown suit and brown shoes, but keep shirt white and tie dark like your picture. In this case shoes had to match the suit so doesn't count, technically the 2 interesting elements are suit color and the contrast of pattern between the suit and the tie.
2. Switch to pinstripe navy suit and light blue shirt but keep tie/shoes formal.
3. Keep black suit/shoes but wear light grey shirt with pattern and darker grey tie.
4. Navy suit and brown shoes but white shirt/dark green tie (I saw this combo on someone and it looked nice!)
5. Combinations can be endless!

 

[RadicalRadon]

Thanks! How would you compare the last 3 suits if you had to choose?

Most formal/conservative: black suit, white shirt, dark tie, black shoes

Other colors (especially lighter colors) and patterns make it less formal but also make you look more interesting and show more character/confidence. But make only 1-2 changes to the 4 basic elements above.

Example:
1. Switch the black suit/shoes to brown suit and brown shoes, but keep shirt white and tie dark like your picture. In this case shoes had to match the suit so doesn't count, technically the 2 interesting elements are suit color and the contrast of pattern between the suit and the tie.
2. Switch to pinstripe navy suit and light blue shirt but keep tie/shoes formal.
3. Keep black suit/shoes but wear light grey shirt with pattern and darker grey tie.
4. Navy suit and brown shoes but white shirt/dark green tie (I saw this combo on someone and it looked nice!)
5. Combinations can be endless!

 

[airplanes]

...........don't wear a black suit. Not unless you have to.

 

[RadicalRadon]

...........don't wear a black suit. Not unless you have to.

What suit are you referring to? The last suit is brown and the first is grey. The middle one is black but it's far from a plain black monotone suit. I'm seriously interested in why anything even remotely black is bad

 

[darkelven29]

What you wear needs to fit into to the environment.

Black suit/white shirt/black tie fits into weddings, funerals, and other formal events. Everyone should own one black suit, you do not want to look sloppy for any of these events.

Dark conservative suits fit into work interviews. But conservative also means austere and hard to approach. It might be nice to wear colors/patterns that look more friendly.

I think as young physicians we live at a time where change and innovation are appreciated, so that means add your 1-2 interesting elements to your attire. I would wear #1 and #2. Both suits are more flexible in matching shirt/tie colors. #3 is bolder, I don't think it fits my style, and is less flexible in matching shirt/tie colors.

 

[loveoforganic2]

Edit: Image too big, will update eventually

 

[RadicalRadon]

What you wear needs to fit into to the environment.

Black suit/white shirt/black tie fits into weddings, funerals, and other formal events. Everyone should own one black suit, you do not want to look sloppy for any of these events.

Dark conservative suits fit into work interviews. But conservative also means austere and hard to approach. It might be nice to wear colors/patterns that look more friendly.

I think as young physicians we live at a time where change and innovation are appreciated, so that means add your 1-2 interesting elements to your attire. I would wear #1 and #2. Both suits are more flexible in matching shirt/tie colors. #3 is bolder, I don't think it fits my style, and is less flexible in matching shirt/tie colors.

Too fashion forward? This seems like way too aggressive of a cut for a medicine interview, although I'm very much in favor of the color/contour -- I just worry that crotchety, old interviews will have other opinions...

 

[darkelven29]

Again, the same reason people feel awkward talking about themselves and selling them short, why would you want to look sloppy or outdated?

You want to look confident but nice and approachable. You can look extremely sharp with this suit without being aggressive. "work-fashion" forward is perfectly fine.

 

[ijn]

Honestly that suit looks pretty damn effeminate. I can't imagine it helping at all during an interview with an older male program director, unless he wants in your pants. Although I'm sure 99% of this feeling is based on the fact that the model has a BMI of less than 19.