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Attending Hockey Game With Partner--dress code?!
Posted: Fri Dec 13, 2013 4:22 pm
by emptyflare
Current 2L here who has been invited to attend an NHL hockey game with a member of the recruiting committee/partner of the firm I'll be summering at. The partner's family will also be attending and my wife has been invited. What do you guys think the appropriate attire should be in attending such a game? Don't want to go all out jersey + jeans but don't want to come off as too stuffy either! (Have not met this particular partner before, but I expressed interest in the hockey team and hence the tickets).
Re: Attending Hockey Game With Partner--dress code?!
Posted: Fri Dec 13, 2013 4:29 pm
by sumner
do you have a hat with the team logo on it? I would dress up slightly (like a button down and something other than jeans) but then wear a hat. I think that strikes a balance.
Re: Attending Hockey Game With Partner--dress code?!
Posted: Fri Dec 13, 2013 4:29 pm
by kwais
Just hedge your bets. Jersey and tear away pants over slacks, polo shirt and blazer. Then you have three possible outfits.
Re: Attending Hockey Game With Partner--dress code?!
Posted: Fri Dec 13, 2013 4:36 pm
by emptyflare
sumner wrote:do you have a hat with the team logo on it? I would dress up slightly (like a button down and something other than jeans) but then wear a hat. I think that strikes a balance.
That would be perfect . . . I do have a hat, but it's a somewhat recent championship hat that has a flat bill and would make me look, sadly, ridiculous. Not cool enough to pull it off; I need the super nerdy regular hats.
kwais wrote:Just hedge your bets. Jersey and tear away pants over slacks, polo shirt and blazer. Then you have three possible outfits.
tear away pants = making an impression that at least isn't boring/keepin' it memorable
Re: Attending Hockey Game With Partner--dress code?!
Posted: Fri Dec 13, 2013 4:43 pm
by Dr. Review
emptyflare wrote:That would be perfect . . . I do have a hat, but it's a somewhat recent championship hat that has a flat bill and would make me look, sadly, ridiculous. Not cool enough to pull it off; I need the super nerdy regular hats.
Have you really never bent a hat bill before?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8PijumsIso
Re: Attending Hockey Game With Partner--dress code?!
Posted: Fri Dec 13, 2013 4:45 pm
by rinkrat19
Why won't the flat bill thing just die? It looks so retarded.
Sweater and khakis? Polo shirt? Buy a decent hat at the game when you slip away to use the bathroom?
Re: Attending Hockey Game With Partner--dress code?!
Posted: Fri Dec 13, 2013 4:48 pm
by Hipster but Athletic
Is it a Blackhawks game? If so, I'd dress up like a fat stupid bandwagoning asshole, if you want to fit in.
Re: Attending Hockey Game With Partner--dress code?!
Posted: Fri Dec 13, 2013 4:50 pm
by Pokemon
Sweater, button up shirt, pants that are not jeans nor suit-like.
Re: Attending Hockey Game With Partner--dress code?!
Posted: Fri Dec 13, 2013 4:57 pm
by emptyflare
I think button-up + sweater + khakis or slacks is the way that I'll go in addition to curving the brim of the flat-billed hat. Much appreciated folks!
[Edited for clarity]
Re: Attending Hockey Game With Partner--dress code?!
Posted: Fri Dec 13, 2013 8:27 pm
by masterbrowski
If you are sitting in the stands: Jeans + sweater/jersey/flannel + clean shoes. If he's taking you to the firm's box seats, there could be clients there, so you wear business casual.
Re: Attending Hockey Game With Partner--dress code?!
Posted: Fri Dec 13, 2013 10:03 pm
by brotherdarkness
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Re: Attending Hockey Game With Partner--dress code?!
Posted: Fri Dec 13, 2013 10:06 pm
by BVest
When in doubt, Seinfeld.
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Re: Attending Hockey Game With Partner--dress code?!
Posted: Fri Dec 13, 2013 10:07 pm
by patrickd139
Bedsole wrote:emptyflare wrote:That would be perfect . . . I do have a hat, but it's a somewhat recent championship hat that has a flat bill and would make me look, sadly, ridiculous. Not cool enough to pull it off; I need the super nerdy regular hats.
Have you really never bent a hat bill before?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8PijumsIso
JFC. how is a video about bending a fucking hat bill over three minutes long?
Re: Attending Hockey Game With Partner--dress code?!
Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2013 12:44 am
by emptyflare
brotherdarkness wrote:Hipster but Athletic wrote:Is it a Blackhawks game? If so, I'd dress up like a fat stupid bandwagoning asshole, if you want to fit in.
Under-appreciated.
Oof. definitely
not a Blackhawks game.
Re: Attending Hockey Game With Partner--dress code?!
Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2013 12:53 am
by 84651846190
TLS: never not over-analyzing shit.
Re: Attending Hockey Game With Partner--dress code?!
Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2013 2:00 am
by masterbrowski
Biglaw_Associate_V20 wrote:TLS: never not over-analyzing shit.
But what if he wears jeans and they don't like it? These are important issues.
Re: Attending Hockey Game With Partner--dress code?!
Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2013 2:28 am
by 84651846190
masterbrowski wrote:Biglaw_Associate_V20 wrote:TLS: never not over-analyzing shit.
But what if he wears jeans and they don't like it? These are important issues.
What if he's the only one wearing business casual and they don't like it?
Re: Attending Hockey Game With Partner--dress code?!
Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2013 2:47 am
by masterbrowski
Biglaw_Associate_V20 wrote:masterbrowski wrote:Biglaw_Associate_V20 wrote:TLS: never not over-analyzing shit.
But what if he wears jeans and they don't like it? These are important issues.
What if he's the only one wearing business casual and they don't like it?
What if he got a beer at the game and they fired him?
Re: Attending Hockey Game With Partner--dress code?!
Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2013 3:15 am
by 84651846190
masterbrowski wrote:Biglaw_Associate_V20 wrote:masterbrowski wrote:Biglaw_Associate_V20 wrote:TLS: never not over-analyzing shit.
But what if he wears jeans and they don't like it? These are important issues.
What if he's the only one wearing business casual and they don't like it?
What if he got a beer at the game and they fired him?
What if life is too short and we shouldn't give a fuck about any of this stupid bullshit?
Re: Attending Hockey Game With Partner--dress code?!
Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2013 3:39 am
by BlakcMajikc
ironed khaki's (or other non-jean/casual pants) and polo. Wear a hat of the team. And if you don't have one, go buy one.
Re: Attending Hockey Game With Partner--dress code?!
Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2013 9:32 am
by TooOld4This
Jeans are fine as long as they are nice jeans. Wear a non-white button down or sweater or a half-zip fleece. If you wear a polo, make sure to have a jacket.
Unless you actually follow hockey and the team, do not get a hat. Wearing a team hat will invite questions and discussions that you probably will look like an idiot trying to answer if you aren't a fan.
Re: Attending Hockey Game With Partner--dress code?!
Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2013 10:30 am
by stillwater
hockey is a prole sport. partner will probably show up wearing a hockey helmet.
Re: Attending Hockey Game With Partner--dress code?!
Posted: Tue Dec 17, 2013 1:14 am
by wbrother
masterbrowski wrote:What if he got a beer at the game and they fired him?
