Summer Associate Class of 2016 Forum

[Anonymous User]

Do firms typically let you take your work laptop home? Or is there no need? Reason I ask, do I need to go out of my way to get a computer bag?

my firm last summer let us. in fact we had to either bring it home, or lock it in our desk. didn't have vpn tho, so it was basically just a paper weight. the laptops came with those nylon computer cases.

regardless, though, youd probably want a legit, leather bag anyways. even without toting a computer around, you aren't planning on carrying anything?

[barkschool]

Do firms typically let you take your work laptop home? Or is there no need? Reason I ask, do I need to go out of my way to get a computer bag?

Business casual firms are casually business-like

[BmoreOrLess]

Do firms typically let you take your work laptop home? Or is there no need? Reason I ask, do I need to go out of my way to get a computer bag?

my firm last summer let us. in fact we had to either bring it home, or lock it in our desk. didn't have vpn tho, so it was basically just a paper weight. the laptops came with those nylon computer cases.

regardless, though, youd probably want a legit, leather bag anyways. even without toting a computer around, you aren't planning on carrying anything?

Definitely don't need a leather bag. Any sort of reasonable messenger will do.

[Serett]

More evidence for this topic's prescience: first major discussion topic = Allen Edmonds shoes. AND outside of which major metro area is Allen Edmonds based?!?!

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[Anonymous User]

wait, does every SA get a laptop for the summer at a lot of firms?

I figured it would just be a desktop.

[BmoreOrLess]

Lots of businesses don't use desktops and just use laptops nowadays.

[RaceJudicata]

Do firms typically let you take your work laptop home? Or is there no need? Reason I ask, do I need to go out of my way to get a computer bag?

my firm last summer let us. in fact we had to either bring it home, or lock it in our desk. didn't have vpn tho, so it was basically just a paper weight. the laptops came with those nylon computer cases.

regardless, though, youd probably want a legit, leather bag anyways. even without toting a computer around, you aren't planning on carrying anything?

Definitely don't need a leather bag. Any sort of reasonable messenger will do.

Yeah - this answer is what i was looking for. Should have been more specific. I have a bag - decent enough messenger bag (not shit, but nothing special). Just didn't want to drop 200+ on something nicer if it wasnt necessary.

[FluidMosaic]

Where is everyone getting their biz caj stuff? Like wool pants and stuff? I have some wools from bonobos but no idea past that.

[barkschool]

Where is everyone getting their biz caj stuff? Like wool pants and stuff? I have some wools from bonobos but no idea past that.

not to be poor, but Jos a banks has a decent selection — also banana republic

[RaceJudicata]

Where is everyone getting their biz caj stuff? Like wool pants and stuff? I have some wools from bonobos but no idea past that.

I was also gonna do bonobos. I have one pair that I love, probably get two more. Need two or three more shirts, i'm gonna get Charles tyrwhitt - can usually get a deal when you buy three or more.

Shoes...well, we've covered shoes in detail.

[hairbear7]

I think I'm going with this:

Pants: http://www.bananarepublic.com/products/ ... or-men.jsp

Shirts: http://www.brooksbrothers.com/mens/dres ... dsfits_mil

[SplitMyPants]

http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/pr ... or-men.jsp

Am i doing this right?

[trramic]

Anybody with recs for biz cas for women? All I really have are suit separates, and not many.

[barkschool]

http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/pr ... or-men.jsp

Am i doing this right?

originally $170, wut a steel

[barkschool]

Anybody with recs for biz cas for women? All I really have are suit separates, and not many.

https://www.google.com/search?q=90s+ela ... kQ_AUIBigB

?

[trramic]

Anybody with recs for biz cas for women? All I really have are suit separates, and not many.

https://www.google.com/search?q=90s+ela ... kQ_AUIBigB

?

Oh okay thanks; I'm all set then

[BmoreOrLess]

Where is everyone getting their biz caj stuff? Like wool pants and stuff? I have some wools from bonobos but no idea past that.

I snaged some Jcrew slacks for cheap a few months back and grabbed a bunch of Brooks brothers shirts today at 30% off.

[hairbear7]

http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/pr ... or-men.jsp

Am i doing this right?

And here I am just getting my sweats from Target

[SplitMyPants]

Anybody with recs for biz cas for women? All I really have are suit separates, and not many.

Fluffmonster posted ITT at least with some good starting sources. eg Ann Taylor, loft, banana, etc. I'm on mobile so I can't find it atm

[Glasseyes]

Thoughts on nice khakis vs wool slacks for bizcaz firm? Slacks are obviously the safe choice... but I hate them and they hate me, especially in the swampass dregs of a DC summer. Non-tan khakis = no offer?

[Mr. Blackacre]

Thoughts on nice khakis vs wool slacks for bizcaz firm? Slacks are obviously the safe choice... but I hate them and they hate me, especially in the swampass dregs of a DC summer. Non-tan khakis = no offer?

I'm also at a DC business casual firm. I'm going khakis all the way, wool = winter. I'm pretty sure grey and navy are also fine. If not, I'll happily take my no-offer.

Also pro-tip for guys looking to buy some decent quality shirts: Charles Tyrwhitt has one of their "every shirt under $30" promotions running right now, until June 5 I think (or while supplies last). Negligible difference in quality with BB, but way cheaper.
http://www.ctshirts.com/us/mens-shirts/?marketing=true

[almondjoy]

Thoughts on nice khakis vs wool slacks for bizcaz firm? Slacks are obviously the safe choice... but I hate them and they hate me, especially in the swampass dregs of a DC summer. Non-tan khakis = no offer?

I'm also at a DC business casual firm. I'm going khakis all the way, wool = winter. I'm pretty sure grey and navy are also fine. If not, I'll happily take my no-offer.

Also pro-tip for guys looking to buy some decent quality shirts: Charles Tyrwhitt has one of their "every shirt under $30" promotions running right now, until June 5 I think (or while supplies last). Negligible difference in quality with BB, but way cheaper.
http://www.ctshirts.com/us/mens-shirts/?marketing=true

CT is an incredible value but I have to disagree with you here. There is definitely a non-negligeble difference in quality with BB. I have been a huge CT fan for a few years and while I still love them, and they may be a better option due to price, they just are not quite as high quality as BB. White BB shirts for example are noticeably less see-through than CT shirts.

[lavarman84]

No Florida poll options?

I still have to buy a lot of clothes. Don't really have anything business casual to wear.

[Anonymous User]

Are yall getting regular cotton shirts or the non-iron ones? I know its super convenient, but non-iron dont breath so well and get warm.

[almondjoy]

Are yall getting regular cotton shirts or the non-iron ones? I know its super convenient, but non-iron dont breath so well and get warm.

Non-iron. Ain't nobody got time for ironing.