Seems like you can afford it lol; I'd recommend you going straight to Ferragamo retail store or BallyGodSpeed wrote:I'm going to end up spending 4x what I originally planned. I see this coming from a mile away. Avoiding park ave... avoiding park ave...
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people also said the "classic" shoe is an allen edmonds park place (not sure) shoe. i saw it and it looked terrible. cap toe and all. is that really a shoe that young professionals wear at a white shoe firm?
people also said the "classic" shoe is an allen edmonds park place (not sure) shoe. i saw it and it looked terrible. cap toe and all. is that really a shoe that young professionals wear at a white shoe firm?
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Yeah, there's no way I can see you finding a decent leather sole for 135. Sounds like you can get away with a lot at your firm though. You could probably get away with the boots, but I'm not positive. If you're willing to spend more you could get a pair of single buckle monkstraps or Alden longwings. Maybe switch up your shades and get something in Whiskey or oxblood. Or just get a pair of shell cordovan baller shoes.
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Allen Edmonds Park Avenuebartleby wrote:edited
people also said the "classic" shoe is an allen edmonds park place (not sure) shoe. i saw it and it looked terrible. cap toe and all. is that really a shoe that young professionals wear at a white shoe firm?
It's the standard by which conservative workplace shoes are judged.
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ugh, am i really going to have to become someone who gives a shit about dress shoes if i want to work at a big firm?
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no. most people at big firms don't dress particularly well or give a shit.traehekat wrote:ugh, am i really going to have to become someone who gives a shit about dress shoes if i want to work at a big firm?
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http://www.gilt.com/sale/men/dress-shoe ... t/37465534TemporarySaint wrote:Yeah, there's no way I can see you finding a decent leather sole for 135. Sounds like you can get away with a lot at your firm though. You could probably get away with the boots, but I'm not positive. If you're willing to spend more you could get a pair of single buckle monkstraps or Alden longwings. Maybe switch up your shades and get something in Whiskey or oxblood. Or just get a pair of shell cordovan baller shoes.
Monkstraps? With a suit?
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*phew*GodSpeed wrote:no. most people at big firms don't dress particularly well or give a shit.traehekat wrote:ugh, am i really going to have to become someone who gives a shit about dress shoes if i want to work at a big firm?
back to wallowing in my own filth.
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if you are going to be someone who cares at all about his cloths, you need to start with your shoes. you can drop a grand on a suit and it won't help you if you're wearing bad shoes.traehekat wrote:*phew*GodSpeed wrote:no. most people at big firms don't dress particularly well or give a shit.traehekat wrote:ugh, am i really going to have to become someone who gives a shit about dress shoes if i want to work at a big firm?
back to wallowing in my own filth.
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Decent article about suits in the WSJ today.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000142 ... 84478.html
Sadly, I bought one of the lower ranked suits a couple of weeks back. But on the bright side, I got it for about half of the quoted price.
And no, it was not the Target suit!
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000142 ... 84478.html
Sadly, I bought one of the lower ranked suits a couple of weeks back. But on the bright side, I got it for about half of the quoted price.
And no, it was not the Target suit!
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What about Jos. A Bank?
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KingRajesh wrote:What about Jos. A Bank?
Horrible quality lately. Everything I've bought from them in the last two years has just fallen apart.
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Better than most Men's Wearhouse offerings - which doesn't say much, but not good by any means. Never pay sticker, but if you can get a really good deal, purchasing a suit from there is justifiable. It's definitely entry level, and there are much better suits out there (and deals if you look for them), but they make decent enough suits to get you by for a while. You're better off looking into Brooks Brothers deals (not 346 outlet offerings though), J. Press if they're around - but it won't be cheap, or searching through a Nordstrom and the like for quality suits on sale. Ebay can also be a great place to find fantastic suit bargains, so long as you know your sizes and you have a tailor you can trust.KingRajesh wrote:What about Jos. A Bank?
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Purchased a navy summer suit last year on sale for $99, free tailoring. Fits very well, light weight (good for the south) and it's held up pretty well so far. I don't wear it more than once a week and have only had it a year, so it's a little early to comment on durability.KingRajesh wrote:What about Jos. A Bank?
Never bought a regular suit, shirts or accessories there, so I'm not sure about that stuff...
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I get the feeling that Brooks Brothers suits are the standard "go to" suits for young professionals. I really don't want to drop $1,000 per suit right now, though. Any suggestions for a decent suit similar to the BB Fitzgerald or Milano line in the ~$500 range? Slim fit, narrow-ish lapels, but still appropriate for a law firm? Preferably not fused...
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Try this...Royal wrote:I get the feeling that Brooks Brothers suits are the standard "go to" suits for young professionals. I really don't want to drop $1,000 per suit right now, though. Any suggestions for a decent suit similar to the BB Fitzgerald or Milano line in the ~$500 range? Slim fit, narrow-ish lapels, but still appropriate for a law firm? Preferably not fused...
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I've got 3 suits I need tailored. I think the jackets fit pretty nicely already, but the pants aren't finished.
Any ideas what that'll run me in NYC?
Any ideas what that'll run me in NYC?
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Anyone suggest any hats for wearing with a suit? Or is it just a no in the legal world..
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In the office? I'm pretty sure that's a no everywhere since 1960. Stop taking fashion cues from Mad Men.Unitas wrote:Anyone suggest any hats for wearing with a suit? Or is it just a no in the legal world..
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Not in the office. I meant walking around outside only.TemporarySaint wrote:In the office? I'm pretty sure that's a no everywhere since 1960. Stop taking fashion cues from Mad Men.Unitas wrote:Anyone suggest any hats for wearing with a suit? Or is it just a no in the legal world..
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What are you thinking about wearing, a fedora?Unitas wrote:Not in the office. I meant walking around outside only.TemporarySaint wrote:In the office? I'm pretty sure that's a no everywhere since 1960. Stop taking fashion cues from Mad Men.Unitas wrote:Anyone suggest any hats for wearing with a suit? Or is it just a no in the legal world..
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I can't imagine how much people would make fun of you after you're out of earshot. I'll add GQ to the list of places to stop taking fashion cues from when working in the legal market.Unitas wrote:Not in the office. I meant walking around outside only.TemporarySaint wrote:In the office? I'm pretty sure that's a no everywhere since 1960. Stop taking fashion cues from Mad Men.Unitas wrote:Anyone suggest any hats for wearing with a suit? Or is it just a no in the legal world..
Dark navy/charcoal suit, white or blue shirt, solid or striped tie, black or brown shoes, matching belt.
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Dunno, that's why I am asking for suggestions of hats to wear with a suit or not to ever wear any. I just know a baseball cap looks silly.TemporarySaint wrote:What are you thinking about wearing, a fedora?Unitas wrote:Not in the office. I meant walking around outside only.TemporarySaint wrote:In the office? I'm pretty sure that's a no everywhere since 1960. Stop taking fashion cues from Mad Men.Unitas wrote:Anyone suggest any hats for wearing with a suit? Or is it just a no in the legal world..
Are fedoras ok to wear with suits?
Edit, take that as a no.
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