<p>I don't care if you are Johnny f@cking Depp, no jeans at interviews. Especially because your interviewer will probably be a crusty old curmudgeony conservative person...:P jk but always err on the side of conservative for things like interview dress, meaning NO jeans.</p>
<p>Haha I think it's so funny when straight guys get all worked up about clothes.</p>
<p>my interviewer wore jeans and a pullover. I wish I'd worn jeans. XD</p>
<p>@nashim: diors are kinda previous nest level and really sufu uniform-esque, knahmsayin? would you be going for the 19cm's?</p>
<p>somets are the ****, though. if I make it to Blue in Green soho next time I'm in NYC, I'll check out the 008's.</p>
<p>@spazzity: check out Style</a> Forum - Discussion of Men's Clothing, Streetwear, Denim, Health, & Lifestyle
It's a bunch of straight guys going NUTS over the fit of their jeans, all sorts of shoes (some guys have upwards of 50 pairs), and the best fabrics for pocket squares.
yeah.</p>
<p>yeah diors are played but i really like the fit.specially the massive taper</p>
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Oh my freaking-God dude. Could it be that it's a completely subjective topic?</p>
<p>It's like me saying "Nirvana is a crappy band!", but then you say "Nirvana is awesome!". It doesn't matter how many musical experts you get that say otherwise, I'm still going to think Nirvana sucks.</p>
<p>Similarly, some people think wearing an undershirt is essential, others do not. It really doesn't matter if 50 fashion experts agree or disagree with your position!
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<p>No, it's objectively incorrect to have your undershirt be visible. It's also objectively incorrect to show up for an interview with your fly open, and you're simply wrong if you feel like it's okay to show up for an interview with your fly open.</p>
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Chances are, a fashion expert isn't going to be interviewing you.
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<p>Correct, but it's a reasonable possibility that your interviewer is knowledgeable about proper business dress and therefore knows that an undershirt shouldn't be visible.</p>
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<p>I certainly notice whether my interviewees are well dressed or not, but it in no way impacts how I write my review. It's not relevant to whether you're qualified for Columbia. It would be different if you were interviewing for a sales job where you need to look presentable.</p>
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Just keep it classy and you'll be alright! There, problem solved. lol maybe?
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<p>And showing your undershirt is low class.</p>
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If I'm confident that I could pull off jeans without looking nonchalant (but rather just kind of fashion-forward), would they work? The particular jeans in question are very dark and slim-fitting, not like the baggy sort of jeans you'd rake leave in.
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<p>It's a bit metro and totally unnecessary. You're not going get into Columbia because you pulled off a certain look.</p>
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Haha I think it's so funny when straight guys get all worked up about clothes.
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<p>It's fine for a straight guy to get worked up about bespoke suits, etc., but not LV murses.</p>
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@spazzity: check out Style Forum - Discussion of Men's Clothing, Streetwear, Denim, Health, & Lifestyle
It's a bunch of straight guys going NUTS over the fit of their jeans, all sorts of shoes (some guys have upwards of 50 pairs), and the best fabrics for pocket squares.
yeah.
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<p>There are also plenty of gay dudes on SF. Askandyaboutclothes and London Lounge are also good fashion message boards.</p>
<p>I'm with C'02 on the exposed undershirt issue. It's not terribly complicated to go buy a pack of white v-neck undershirts.</p>
<p>AAAC is kind of stodgy (in the bad, Jos. A. Bank way, not the cool J. Press way). The nice thing about SF is that it covers both "Men's Clothing" (Conservative Business Dress, etc.), and "Streetwear & Denim."</p>
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<p>What do you mean by in the bad Jos A Bank way? Jos A Bank makes crappy clothing, and I think most on there would agree with that.</p>
<p>since we're off the original topic...</p>
<p>I buy most of my suits at Jos A Bank. They make excellent suits for the price range. I have had lots of people, from partners at my consulting firm to bankers at Lehman Brothers, say things like "hey, nice suit, where'd you get it?".</p>
<p>Just shows how subjective style choices can be. But I'm glad you two can sit there and smugly talk about how you order all your Armanis straight from Milan.</p>
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<p>They're not well made. The fabric quality is poor, they're fused, they don't drape well, the wrinkles form throughout the day, the cut is a sack. You're much better off looking for sales, outlets, etc. to get suits in a higher price point for the price of a crappy Jos A Bank suit. But if they fit you well, that's the most important thing.</p>
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<p>I too have received compliments on my crappy suits. If that makes you feel good about yourself...</p>
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<p>Suit brand preferences are subjective, unlike the rule that undershirts shouldn't be visible.</p>
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<p>Anyone who know anything about business dress would know that Armani suits are absolute crap. For one, they're fused, which is an outrage at that price point. And FYI, the best Italian bespoke suitmakers are in Naples (e.g., Atelier</a> Mariano Rubinacci - Laboratorio di stile ed eleganza ).</p>
<p>"I too have received compliments on my crappy suits. If that makes you feel good about yourself..."</p>
<p>God you're sad and lonely, or deserve to be.</p>
<p>Let's hope we never meet because I'd ruin my Diors by putting them up your ass.</p>
<p>"Let's hope we never meet because I'd ruin my Diors by putting them up your ass."</p>
<p>hahahaha that was mean but also quite funny</p>
<p>Why won't this thread die?</p>
<p>IT'S TEARING US APART!</p>
<p>It's tearin' up my heart when I'm with you...</p>
<p>What should a high school senior wear to his interviews at:
Vassar (on campus)
Hampshire
Goucher
Clark
Sarah Lawrence</p>
<p>I’m thinking Vassar: nice shirt, tie, sport jacket, chinos? (I just bought these because my son “normally” wear a Dead Kennedys tee shirt and jeans). But is that too preppy for Hampshire? We’re thinking for Hampshire, maybe nice black jeans and a collared tee shirt? (you know, the preppy golf-ish kind of shirt with the three buttons); and the others, maybe the same as Hampshire, except I’m kind of puzzled about what he should wear to the Sarah Lawrence interview. </p>
<p>Any suggestions, PLEASE?? interviews start this week!</p>
<p>He’ll be fine with khakis and golf shirts to all college interviews. The point is to show respect, and interviewers know that most kids wear t-shirts and jeans all the time. The step “up” with khakis and golf shirts shows that the kid is taking the interview seriously. I wouldn’t necessarily be impressed with a t-shirt (although I love the Dead Kennedys, and wish my kids wore Dead Kennedys or–even better–Jello Biafra t-shirts).</p>
<p>Thank you! (wondering what kinds of tee shirts your kids wear)</p>
<p>^Their t-shirts are just a little more modern, is all…</p>
<p>Perhaps a little late at the moment, but… the purpose of the interview is to stand out in a positive way to your interviewer, right? To show your maturity and impress them with your seriousness in terms of applying, right? It’s got nothing to do with whether you like hanging out in ripped jeans day to day, but rather whether you can identify (and can humble yourself a little bit to fit in for) the special occasions.</p>
<p>A nice dress shirt and slacks would be the minimum I would show up in. Adding a jacket and tie is a little preppy but suggests a level of respect. If I were going into an interview with an admissions officer rather than just an alum, I would probably counsel a suit and tie if you have one, but at least a blazer and slacks. I’m not sure I took my own advice when interviewing at Swarthmore when I was a HS senior, but if I were doing it now (or, someday, putting my kid through the process) I’d definitely encourage business casual at a minimum, and probably a suit and tie.</p>
<p>People worry for days, and practice for hours, preparing themselves to look good and professional and stand out in an interview (any interview - college, job, grad school, television, whatever). What’s an extra 5 minutes to throw on something that makes people take you more seriously?</p>
<p>I’m starting to interview applicants this fall and this spring. I think appropriate attire would be a dress shirt and dockers (or equivalent) with formal shoes for guys and something smart and presentable for girls. I feel like a suit might be an overkill for a venue like starbucks, but wouldn’t be an overkill for a corporate office. Basically don’t be completely casual in an office setting. If I were meeting someone at a starbucks and they showed up in a hoody and jeans and then blew me away, it wouldn’t matter what they showed up in. the business casual look likewise doesn’t help a bad applicant by any stretch. I’m interviewing kids for college not for a client facing job.</p>
<p>at the info session someone asked a question about parents coming along to their kid’s interviews, so I’m making it public: parents, if you show up at my interview, I’m rejecting your S/D :).</p>