Post-offer second look attire Forum

Anonymous User · Post by **Anonymous User** » Fri Sep 05, 2014 5:29 pm

Any advice on what to wear when you're going to a second visit to a firm? Is it still as formal (aka, suit) or can it be a little more casual? NYC v50 if that makes any difference.

Anonymous User · Post by **Anonymous User** » Fri Sep 05, 2014 5:30 pm

Anonymous User wrote:Any advice on what to wear when you're going to a second visit to a firm? Is it still as formal (aka, suit) or can it be a little more casual? NYC v50 if that makes any difference.

Suit.

Anonymous User · Post by **Anonymous User** » Fri Sep 05, 2014 6:12 pm

Anonymous User wrote:Any advice on what to wear when you're going to a second visit to a firm? Is it still as formal (aka, suit) or can it be a little more casual? NYC v50 if that makes any difference.

not even worth thinking about. just wear a suit, its not hard.

Anonymous User · Post by **Anonymous User** » Fri Sep 05, 2014 10:39 pm

Would be pretty awkwardly overdressed wearing a suit IMO. U have an offer already why would you want to out dress everyone there?

Anonymous User · Post by **Anonymous User** » Fri Sep 05, 2014 10:39 pm

NoLongerALurker · Post by **NoLongerALurker** » Sat Sep 06, 2014 2:25 am

At the very least dress to match the dress code you saw when you interviewed there. But, I vote "suit" for sure.

Anonymous User · Post by **Anonymous User** » Sat Sep 06, 2014 7:11 am

Anonymous User wrote:Would be pretty awkwardly overdressed wearing a suit IMO. U have an offer already why would you want to out dress everyone there?

its a nyc law firm. even if they are more business casual, a suit is by no means "awkwardly overdressed". its perfectly normal, and a guarantee that you will by no means feel awkwardly underdressed.

Anonymous User · Post by **Anonymous User** » Sat Sep 06, 2014 11:43 am

I wore a dress and a cardigan (NYC second look) and felt perfectly appropriate.

Br3v · Post by **Br3v** » Sat Sep 06, 2014 12:39 pm

I'd prob go dress shirt no tie and slacks. But at the last second id prob chicken out and wear a suit.

2014 · Post by **2014** » Sat Sep 06, 2014 1:50 pm

Anonymous User wrote:Would be pretty awkwardly overdressed wearing a suit IMO. U have an offer already why would you want to out dress everyone there?

You realize summers out dress everyone there too right? You look more out of place trying to fit in than just accepting the norms of being a law student without a FT job offer.

rinkrat19 · Post by **rinkrat19** » Sat Sep 06, 2014 2:11 pm

I would definitely wear a suit, but maybe with a slightly more interesting shirt and accessories than I probably interviewed in.

Mal Reynolds · Post by **Mal Reynolds** » Sat Sep 06, 2014 2:21 pm

Suit and no tie seems like a good compromise.

5ky · Post by **5ky** » Sat Sep 06, 2014 7:44 pm

Mal Reynolds wrote:Suit and no tie seems like a good compromise.

For NYC biglaw, I'd go with a suit.

Suit no tie is a weird look, since it's not something you typically see. You seem biz cas, then some people in suits or with blazers, but I've never actually seen somebody go suit no tie, since at that point you might as well just wear the tie

Big Dog · Post by **Big Dog** » Sat Sep 06, 2014 7:51 pm

Dress like the associates. If they wear a suit most days, then do the same. If the firm is biz casual, then grey slacks, blue button down or other long-sleeved shirt, blue blazer, no tie.

Anonymous User · Post by **Anonymous User** » Sat Sep 06, 2014 10:38 pm

Suit. There will be plenty of time to adjust your wardrobe to that of the associates when you work there. For now, stick with what got you the offer in the first place. You'll never be overdressed in NYC biglaw with a suit, at least as a potential incoming summer associate.

Edit: The suit didn't "get you the offer," but I didn't know how else to word it. You know what I meant.

Briney Spring Gun · Post by **Briney Spring Gun** » Sat Sep 06, 2014 10:39 pm

Mal Reynolds wrote:Suit and no tie seems like a good compromise.

Suit no tie is never a good look lol. Just looks like you couldn't make up your mind on how to complete your outfit.

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