Summer Associate Class of 2016 Forum

[Traynor Brah]

So just to get it in here near the top, since i see there is the usual discussion on the topic: my tip for the first day is that you should feel free to go ahead and wear a suit, even if the firm is business casual. You will not look out of place at all. Many attorneys wear suits every day even in business casual offices, and others don't, according to their preference.

But then, if you choose to dress it down afterwards, you remove the tie, not the jacket. In my view the tie-no-jacket look is only appropriate in a few situations, i.e. if you are going to (i) ring my doorbell and ask if I've been saved, (ii) teach me AP physics, (iii) oversee an Apollo launch from mission control or (iv) give me a violin recital.

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[FluffMonster]

So just to get it in here near the top, since i see there is the usual discussion on the topic: my tip for the first day is that you should feel free to go ahead and wear a suit, even if the firm is business casual. You will not look out of place at all. Many attorneys wear suits every day even in business casual offices, and others don't, according to their preference.

But then, if you choose to dress it down afterwards, you remove the tie, not the jacket. In my view the tie-no-jacket look is only appropriate in a few situations, i.e. if you are going to (i) ring my doorbell and ask if I've been saved, (ii) teach me AP physics, (iii) oversee an Apollo launch from mission control or (iv) give me a violin recital.

Jacket but no tie reminds me of a Miami realtor.

[Slytherpuff]

I still need to pick up a gray suit, but I'm stocking up on some cute sheath dresses from Nordstrom. Snagged this and this before they ran out of my size, and am waiting for this to go on sale.

What do you think of the Adrianna Papell dress? I've been eyeing it for awhile...

I think it'll be arriving on Tuesday, I'll let you know how I like it! The pleats worry me but it looks gorgeous and the price is right.

So I like the Adrianna Papell dress, but it's a little long for my taste (I would prefer that it hit right above the knees) and I'm not totally sold on the side pleats. Either going to keep it and get it hemmed, or will return it and try again! The other dress was unfortunately a bust, although it had pockets(!).

[Banshee]

I still need to pick up a gray suit, but I'm stocking up on some cute sheath dresses from Nordstrom. Snagged this and this before they ran out of my size, and am waiting for this to go on sale.

What do you think of the Adrianna Papell dress? I've been eyeing it for awhile...

I think it'll be arriving on Tuesday, I'll let you know how I like it! The pleats worry me but it looks gorgeous and the price is right.

So I like the Adrianna Papell dress, but it's a little long for my taste (I would prefer that it hit right above the knees) and I'm not totally sold on the side pleats. Either going to keep it and get it hemmed, or will return it and try again! The other dress was unfortunately a bust, although it had pockets(!).

Thank you for the follow-up info! Bummer the one dress was a bust, especially with pockets! The lack of pockets in most women's workwear is truly infuriating.

[monsterman]

So just to get it in here near the top, since i see there is the usual discussion on the topic: my tip for the first day is that you should feel free to go ahead and wear a suit, even if the firm is business casual. You will not look out of place at all. Many attorneys wear suits every day even in business casual offices, and others don't, according to their preference.

But then, if you choose to dress it down afterwards, you remove the tie, not the jacket. In my view the tie-no-jacket look is only appropriate in a few situations, i.e. if you are going to (i) ring my doorbell and ask if I've been saved, (ii) teach me AP physics, (iii) oversee an Apollo launch from mission control or (iv) give me a violin recital.

Jacket but no tie reminds me of a Miami realtor.

Yeah but that is apparently dressing up now--I agree I don't like that look. I would just prefer biz formal everywhere--no need to question what is and is not appropriate. And with startups like combatant gentleman it is not expensive to buy tailored suits.

[IsThisForReal]

I still need to pick up a gray suit, but I'm stocking up on some cute sheath dresses from Nordstrom. Snagged this and this before they ran out of my size, and am waiting for this to go on sale.

What do you think of the Adrianna Papell dress? I've been eyeing it for awhile...

I think it'll be arriving on Tuesday, I'll let you know how I like it! The pleats worry me but it looks gorgeous and the price is right.

So I like the Adrianna Papell dress, but it's a little long for my taste (I would prefer that it hit right above the knees) and I'm not totally sold on the side pleats. Either going to keep it and get it hemmed, or will return it and try again! The other dress was unfortunately a bust, although it had pockets(!).

I am such an adrianna papell fangirl. And Anne Klein. Uggh I need to make money. Tired of being broke af

[Slytherpuff]

I just want flattering sheath dresses that are affordable, machine-washable, have pockets, and hit 1-2 inches above the knee... is that too much to ask for?



I will keep trying, and once I'm no longer broke my options should be a bit better.

[IsThisForReal]

I just want flattering sheath dresses that are affordable, machine-washable, have pockets, and hit 1-2 inches above the knee... is that too much to ask for?



I will keep trying, and once I'm no longer broke my options should be a bit better.

Try Ann Taylor? They have a student discount, but its also kinda expensive

[Slytherpuff]

I just want flattering sheath dresses that are affordable, machine-washable, have pockets, and hit 1-2 inches above the knee... is that too much to ask for?



I will keep trying, and once I'm no longer broke my options should be a bit better.

Try Ann Taylor? They have a student discount, but its also kinda expensive

Yeah, I've been checking out Ann Taylor and Loft, but I haven't been loving what's on their websites. I'll keep looking in case they add new items though!

I seriously miss having access to outlets.

[barkschool]

So just to get it in here near the top, since i see there is the usual discussion on the topic: my tip for the first day is that you should feel free to go ahead and wear a suit, even if the firm is business casual. You will not look out of place at all. Many attorneys wear suits every day even in business casual offices, and others don't, according to their preference.

But then, if you choose to dress it down afterwards, you remove the tie, not the jacket. In my view the tie-no-jacket look is only appropriate in a few situations, i.e. if you are going to (i) ring my doorbell and ask if I've been saved, (ii) teach me AP physics, (iii) oversee an Apollo launch from mission control or (iv) give me a violin recital.

Jacket but no tie reminds me of a Miami realtor.

I don't want to look like no waiter

[masque du pantsu]

Ha, okay i shouldn't have been so negative. And all these things work for some people, not for others. Just do what works for you, don't stress. Suit with no tie is probably most common approach though in my firm, at least for associates (NYC corporate).

[Anonymous User]

anyone else starting Monday?

very nervous

[BigZuck]

anyone else starting Monday?

very nervous

Have you got your first day suit all picked out?

You'll be fine, being a SA is the best job in the world. Just wait, it'll be awesome.

[Anonymous User]

anyone else starting Monday?

very nervous

Have you got your first day suit all picked out?

You'll be fine, being a SA is the best job in the world. Just wait, it'll be awesome.

unlike most I have plenty of suits/shirts/shoes/ties

not sure how you can even be a first year law student without these things

more worried that they'll quickly realize I'm incompetent

[Traynor Brah]

You should be more worried about not sounding like a douche/provoking eyerolls

[SplitMyPants]

unlike most I have plenty of suits/shirts/shoes/ties

not sure how you can even be a first year law student without these things

Pretty sure I could have gone all of 1L with one suit, one dress shirt, one pair of dress shoes, and one tie. Not sure what this means. I bet you're one of those guys that goes biz cas to class...

[BourneAgain]

Have we discussed bags for men? Am I going to be carrying any documents, a laptop, or etc.?

[Rule104(a)]

anyone else starting Monday?

very nervous

Not starting until the 23rd, but I get a little nervous when I think about.

[Glasseyes]

Have we discussed bags for men? Am I going to be carrying any documents, a laptop, or etc.?

word on the street says firms will prob give us summer laptops in dorky nylon bags with the firm name on the side. but who wants to be that guy.

ebay has Filson bags at a major discount right now, and I can confirm they are real.

[Anonymous User]

anyone else starting Monday?

very nervous

Yep! I'm starting on Monday as well. Should be fun!

[Avian]

Have we discussed bags for men? Am I going to be carrying any documents, a laptop, or etc.?

Unless you're at a firm that actually works its summers, it is unlikely that you'll ever need to take documents or a laptop home. Use whatever you want. You can use a backpack and no one will care. Just don't be the summer with a hard sided briefcase.

[Anonymous User]

unlike most I have plenty of suits/shirts/shoes/ties

not sure how you can even be a first year law student without these things

Pretty sure I could have gone all of 1L with one suit, one dress shirt, one pair of dress shoes, and one tie. Not sure what this means. I bet you're one of those guys that goes biz cas to class...

Nah I wear jeans and hoodies to class

But there are always events and things that call for dressing up. Plus most had an internship after their 1L summer that required bus cas dress at the least. Maybe it's just because I'm not a 22 year old but wearing the same suit and/or same shirt over and over again seems quite unappealing to me.

[Serett]

We should just collectively ignore any and every unnecessarily anon post. Let us make a covenant and enshrine it in the OP.

[Anonymous User]

We should just collectively ignore any and every unnecessarily anon post. Let us make a covenant and enshrine it in the OP.

Agreed

[Anonymous User]

We should just collectively ignore any and every unnecessarily anon post. Let us make a covenant and enshrine it in the OP.

Agreed

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