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

[GodSpeed]

What do you guys think about wearing a very expensive watch to an interview?

I'd rock a rolex submariner, if I had one. I wouldn't rock a gold or diamond covered rolex though.

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[BunkMoreland]

lol @ windsor to a law firm interview

[Aias]

What do you guys think about wearing a very expensive watch to an interview?

I mean how expensive? I'd probably shy away from it personally. Might rub someone the wrong way, especially if it's expensive and flashy.

white gold Breguet Marine on a black crocodile strap (~16-18k). Not flashy at all, but the company is well known for $$$$ watches.

[Aias]

What do you guys think about wearing a very expensive watch to an interview?

I'd rock a rolex submariner, if I had one. I wouldn't rock a gold or diamond covered rolex though.

Yes: --LinkRemoved--
No: http://www.aclutx70th.com/wp-content/up ... rolex1.jpg see also: http://www.theoldwatchshop.com/rolpics/Dscn3312.jpg

I have a watch similar to the submariner, but I feel that it's too bulky to wear with a suit.

[zettsscores40]

This?

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I don't see a problem with it.

[GodSpeed]

What do you guys think about wearing a very expensive watch to an interview?

I mean how expensive? I'd probably shy away from it personally. Might rub someone the wrong way, especially if it's expensive and flashy.

white gold Breguet Marine on a black crocodile strap (~16-18k). Not flashy at all, but the company is well known for $$$$ watches.

fine, imo.

[Aias]

This?

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I don't see a problem with it.

Ya, but no chronograph.

[lisjjen]

And now everyone feels they put me in my place. OK.



I'm used to impressing people with what I wear. It sounds like 9/10ths of the people on this thread are used to Buicks and boiled goose. I'm gonna let you chill under your security blankets of overpriced suits and safe patterns. Later.

[lisjjen]

Dude - what the fuck are you talking about? It's not about what you wear normally, it's about what you wear in front of a bunch of people that are judging you based on, inter alia (yeah, I fucking said inter alia), what you are wearing and how you will mesh with their firm.

There's a lot of motivation to stand out then. Not in a, I dress like a fucking batman villain way, but in a, I make bold moves, kind of way. I know none of you like that. And I'm probably going to get flamed. I await Godspeed's response in particular. But I see nothing so wrong with a subtle plaid suit and an elegant tie with a large pattern, that you would be setting off alarms.

[lisjjen]

Dude - what the fuck are you talking about? It's not about what you wear normally, it's about what you wear in front of a bunch of people that are judging you based on, inter alia (yeah, I fucking said inter alia), what you are wearing and how you will mesh with their firm.

There's a lot of motivation to stand out then. Not in a, I dress like a fucking batman villain way, but in a, I make bold moves, kind of way. I know none of you like that. And I'm probably going to get flamed. I await Godspeed's response in particular. But I see nothing so wrong with a subtle plaid suit and an elegant tie with a large pattern, that you would be setting off alarms.

No... law is not like other places, where standing out is good. You need to show a little humility.

Then why the hell are we on a website called "top law schools?" If standing out is bad, then let's all jump in the TTT. I'm sure the scholarships have to be better.

You may be 100% right. I guess that's something I'll have to learn along the way, but if I hadn't learned to have a confident edge, I wouldn't even be talking about law school right now. I'd probably still be delivering pizzas.

[lisjjen]

Then why the hell are we on a website called "top law schools?" If standing out is bad, then let's all jump in the TTT. I'm sure the scholarships have to be better.

You may be 100% right. I guess that's something I'll have to learn along the way, but if I hadn't learned to have a confident edge, I wouldn't even be talking about law school right now. I'd probably still be delivering pizzas.

And you just hit the nail on the head without knowing it. You want to get hired? Go to a good school. Make the grades. Don't fuck up the interview (which, dressing trendy is more of a risk than a reward).

+1. I still like the idea of keeping a little edge in my outfit, but when I get to the night before the interview and I'm laying out the next day's outfit after I've worked so hard to get there, you know damn well when push comes to shove, I'm not about to blow it by wearing a pimp suit. I guess I just got a little tender when the fashion police came down on matching plaid and paisley.

[HJO]

I plan on looking better than everyone in my class but i'm not going to do it by trying to be flashy.

Sidebar:

Godspeed what type of job did you get?

[GodSpeed]

And now everyone feels they put me in my place. OK.



I'm used to impressing people with what I wear. It sounds like 9/10ths of the people on this thread are used to Buicks and boiled goose. I'm gonna let you chill under your security blankets of overpriced suits and safe patterns. Later.

Please. You're not some sort of renegade or "cut above the rest" dresser here. I'll out-dress you every night of the week. We all "get" what you're saying and what you're trying to do. We're not scared and you're not the bringer of some sort of fashion enlightenment. We get it, and it's great for a charity fundraiser, but not a job interview. What you want to wear is incorrect.

You remind me of the criminals that wear stupid shit to court like their prom dress or an all white suit. Same thought process, different flavor.

+1. I still like the idea of keeping a little edge in my outfit, but when I get to the night before the interview and I'm laying out the next day's outfit after I've worked so hard to get there, you know damn well when push comes to shove, I'm not about to blow it by wearing a pimp suit. I guess I just got a little tender when the fashion police came down on matching plaid and paisley.

Dude, it's just not appropriate. Again, it has nothing to do with matching paisley to plaid. In fact, neither are appropriate for a job interview (and your outfit sounds terrible anyway).

Dress like a GQ model once you get the job. That's great. It's not appropriate attire for a job interview, whether or not it looks great for a photo shoot. Everyone has explained this to you, but if you insist on being a dumbass OCI gunner, knock yourself out. Go up there thinking you're the greatest thing in the world. You're only hurting yourself.

Godspeed what type of job did you get?

Didn't get it yet. Follow up interview today with a civil litigation boutique. First interview went very well.

[zettsscores40]

What happened to being a prosecutor?

[M20009]

Sharkskin, preferably with stain-resistant material to keep the mint juleps from staining the suit.

[HenryKillinger]

Sharkskin, preferably with stain-resistant material to keep the mint juleps from staining the suit.

want some whalebone collar-stays with that?

[M20009]

Sharkskin, preferably with stain-resistant material to keep the mint juleps from staining the suit.

want some whalebone collar-stays with that?

Yes. The collar won't stay crisp in this humidity.

[HenryKillinger]

Sharkskin, preferably with stain-resistant material to keep the mint juleps from staining the suit.

want some whalebone collar-stays with that?

Yes. The collar won't stay crisp in this humidity.

Have the help mix some pure aged ambergris in with the starch. It costs about $20 per gram but it adds some resilience as well as a pleasent scent to your collars. I have them dust the interior of my wingtips in it before I put them on each morning.

[GodSpeed]

What happened to being a prosecutor?

No hiring till after the fucking election

[Mr. Fancy]

What tie would you recommend to wear with a charcoal suit, white shirt and black shoes for OCI? I am also wearing a navy suit, but don't want to wear it every day of OCI.

[M20009]

A suit, a navy suit. Not a navy tie.

[GodSpeed]

What tie would you recommend to wear with a charcoal suit, white shirt and black shoes for OCI? I am also wearing a navy suit, but don't want to wear it every day of OCI.

So you are going to wear two ties at a time? I don't know what tie to wear with a navy tie, but I would recommend not wearing two ties at once.

you mean 2 suits?

and red.

[HenryKillinger]

What tie would you recommend to wear with a charcoal suit, white shirt and black shoes for OCI? I am also wearing a navy suit, but don't want to wear it every day of OCI.

So you are going to wear two ties at a time? I don't know what tie to wear with a navy tie, but I would recommend not wearing two ties at once.

you mean 2 suits?

and red.

I am really confused but I'm just going to throw darker green out to the field and see what comes back.

[Mr. Fancy]

What tie would you recommend to wear with a charcoal suit, white shirt and black shoes for OCI? I am also wearing a navy suit, but don't want to wear it every day of OCI.

So you are going to wear two ties at a time? I don't know what tie to wear with a navy tie, but I would recommend not wearing two ties at once.

you mean 2 suits?

and red.

Right. I have two suits that I really like - one navy and one charcoal. I was already planning on wearing a red tie with a navy suit. I guess I can wear the same tie with the charcoal suit too, but I was hoping for something different.

[zettsscores40]

You might be able to pull of a gold. What ties do you already have/are you willing to go out and pick something up?