OCI/callbacks/etc Men's Clothing Mega-thread Forum

[Anonymous User]

Verdict on light gray suits? I plan to wear a dark navy for the screener interview, but was wondering if it would be ok to mix it up for the callback or just wear the same suit with a different shirt/tie combo. (assuming I get any callbacks)

i.e. http://us.suitsupply.com/en_US/suits/si ... g%2FSummer

that's a sharp suit, would def wear myself

[Anonymous User]

A couple ppl at my school are hyping J Crew factory. Are these suits at all credited, or are they not worth it? http://factory.jcrew.com/mens-clothing/suiting.jsp

Note: I'm not trying to spend a ton. I just want a price where I can get 3-4 for a good price without having to get JAB quality (i.e. not quality) duds.

[Anonymous User]

Best place to get solid long sleeve collared dress white shirt for OCI?

[WhiskeynCoke]

Verdict on light gray suits? I plan to wear a dark navy for the screener interview, but was wondering if it would be ok to mix it up for the callback or just wear the same suit with a different shirt/tie combo. (assuming I get any callbacks)

i.e. http://us.suitsupply.com/en_US/suits/si ... g%2FSummer

NO. Don't wear a light gray suit to ANY firm interviews, whether they are screeners or callbacks. Light grey is considered more "casual" and you want to demonstrate to the firm that you know how to play the game. It wouldn't be an auto-ding or anything, but why risk it? I say play it safe with navy suit/white shirt, and just change your tie up. Wear the light grey suit all you want once you've got an offer.

[WhiskeynCoke]

Best place to get solid long sleeve collared dress white shirt for OCI?

Nordstrom Rack all the way.

[Anonymous User]

Verdict on light gray suits? I plan to wear a dark navy for the screener interview, but was wondering if it would be ok to mix it up for the callback or just wear the same suit with a different shirt/tie combo. (assuming I get any callbacks)

i.e. http://us.suitsupply.com/en_US/suits/si ... g%2FSummer

NO. Don't wear a light gray suit to ANY firm interviews, whether they are screeners or callbacks. Light grey is considered more "casual" and you want to demonstrate to the firm that you know how to play the game. It wouldn't be an auto-ding or anything, but why risk it? I say play it safe with navy suit/white shirt, and just change your tie up. Wear the light grey suit all you want once you've got an offer.

If the firm is business casual, I think this is a completely reasonable callback suit. You'll already be more formally dressed than most people in the office and you're still showing respect to the fact that this is a suit situation. I went with a light blue for one callback and I'm wearing a slightly darker grey for my next one.

[shock259]

Thanks for the help with the navy suit, guys. I'll give it some thought. Maybe I don't look as bad in one as I think I do..!

[PennBull]

Verdict on light gray suits? I plan to wear a dark navy for the screener interview, but was wondering if it would be ok to mix it up for the callback or just wear the same suit with a different shirt/tie combo. (assuming I get any callbacks)

i.e. http://us.suitsupply.com/en_US/suits/si ... g%2FSummer

NO. Don't wear a light gray suit to ANY firm interviews, whether they are screeners or callbacks. Light grey is considered more "casual" and you want to demonstrate to the firm that you know how to play the game. It wouldn't be an auto-ding or anything, but why risk it? I say play it safe with navy suit/white shirt, and just change your tie up. Wear the light grey suit all you want once you've got an offer.

If the firm is business casual, I think this is a completely reasonable callback suit. You'll already be more formally dressed than most people in the office and you're still showing respect to the fact that this is a suit situation. I went with a light blue for one callback and I'm wearing a slightly darker grey for my next one.

If it's the only suit you have, fine

If you have a charcoal or navy, wear that. Just play the goddamn game.

Also clothing posts don't need to be anonymous

[sinfiery]

For OCI:

Dark charcol suit + light blue shirt + navy tie


OR

White shirt + standard blue tie?

[sprezz]

light blue shirt + navy tie is a better combo; white shirt + blue tie is completely inoffensive. either is good.

[Danger Zone]

Stick to white shirt always, because

Just play the goddamn game

[2014]

Assuming your OCI is more than 1 day, just do both. I did most combinations of navy/charcoal suits, white/blue shirts, and maroon/blue ties.

[shock259]

I wore the same shirt/tie combo for all of OCI and all of callbacks. I can't imagine anyone noticed. I had just moved to NYC and I could barely dress myself. Branching out wasn't an option.

[sinfiery]

Solid suggestions. OCI is 3 days plus callbacks.

I think I will go white shirt/blue tie for all screeners and if I am lucky enough to get a callback, I'll pull out the light blue/navy combo since they seem to be ever so slightly less formal (if this isn't true, may just stick to white shirt)

[Yukos]

So I've read all the shoe posts I can find but I'm still scared about messing this up because I only have enough money to buy one pair of shoes (I also know nothing beyond what I've read on TLS about dressing formally). The best shoes at my local Nordstrom Rack (which all happened to be AEs) were:

AE Delray



AE LaSalle



AE Carlyle



They're cheap enough at the Rack that I don't care about price differences. I just want a shoe that a) will last a while and b) I can wear in a variety of formalities (biz casual firm, formal firm, court). If I'm way off base let me know and I can probably get some Park Aves in time for my interviews. Thanks guys.

[sprezz]

get the carlyle. absolutely absolutely get the carlyle. i would've gotten one instead of my black park avenues if they made the carlyle when i bought them. fantastic shoe; arguably more formal than the PA because still a balmoral yet doesn't have the captoe decoration (plus it eliminates the one flaw of the PA, which is the placement of the cap toe)

[Yukos]

get the carlyle. absolutely absolutely get the carlyle. i would've gotten one instead of my black park avenues if they made the carlyle when i bought them. fantastic shoe; arguably more formal than the PA because still a balmoral yet doesn't have the captoe decoration (plus it eliminates the one flaw of the PA, which is the placement of the cap toe)

Thanks for this, I don't know what balmoral means so you seem more than qualified to answer. Just to make sure (I know I'm being neurotic): Carlyle isn't too shiny? And it won't be too formal for a business casual interview?

[Neal Patrick Harris]

get the carlyle. absolutely absolutely get the carlyle. i would've gotten one instead of my black park avenues if they made the carlyle when i bought them. fantastic shoe; arguably more formal than the PA because still a balmoral yet doesn't have the captoe decoration (plus it eliminates the one flaw of the PA, which is the placement of the cap toe)

Yup.
Carlyle looks sexy.

All shoes are OK for all purposes listed.

[PennBull]

get the carlyle. absolutely absolutely get the carlyle. i would've gotten one instead of my black park avenues if they made the carlyle when i bought them. fantastic shoe; arguably more formal than the PA because still a balmoral yet doesn't have the captoe decoration (plus it eliminates the one flaw of the PA, which is the placement of the cap toe)

Thanks for this, I don't know what balmoral means so you seem more than qualified to answer. Just to make sure (I know I'm being neurotic): Carlyle isn't too shiny? And it won't be too formal for a business casual interview?

Allen Edmonds pictures make the shoes look shinier than they are in real life

And I mean for a business casual interview aren't you wearing a suit? Carlyle works well with that just fine. If you're not wearing a suit they're a touch too formal but it doesn't matter really.

[Yukos]

Thanks guys. This is probably the most helpful thread on TLS.

[PennBull]

Also split toe shoes are ugly

[Yukos]

get the carlyle. absolutely absolutely get the carlyle. i would've gotten one instead of my black park avenues if they made the carlyle when i bought them. fantastic shoe; arguably more formal than the PA because still a balmoral yet doesn't have the captoe decoration (plus it eliminates the one flaw of the PA, which is the placement of the cap toe)

Thanks for this, I don't know what balmoral means so you seem more than qualified to answer. Just to make sure (I know I'm being neurotic): Carlyle isn't too shiny? And it won't be too formal for a business casual interview?

Allen Edmonds pictures make the shoes look shinier than they are in real life

And I mean for a business casual interview aren't you wearing a suit? Carlyle works well with that just fine. If you're not wearing a suit they're a touch too formal but it doesn't matter really.

It's Quinn so no suit, probably just collared shirt and slacks. Carlyle seems to be the clear winner so I think I'll deal with being slightly too formal.

[PennBull]

Oh Quinn

You sure you can't wear cargo shorts and flip flops?

[MyNameIsFlynn!]

Also split toe shoes are ugly

[Yukos]

Oh Quinn

You sure you can't wear cargo shorts and flip flops?

That was my plan but apparently that's going a little too far for an interview, even for them.