Style Guide

What to wear, explained without the jargon.

Dressing professionally isn't complicated once someone explains the rules. Here's the short version for the moments that matter most — then let us build the actual wardrobe for you.

Four principles that never change

Spend where it shows

Your suit's fit and your shoes are what people register first. Put your budget there and buy quietly on shirts, belts, and ties.

Fit is the whole game

A $300 suit that's tailored beats an $800 suit that isn't. Budget $40–$80 for a tailor before you buy anything expensive.

Build a base, then expand

One suit, two shirts, one pair of shoes, a matching belt, and a conservative tie will carry you through a full interview season.

Conservative wins interviews

Save personality for after the offer. In the room, the goal is to look composed and let your answers stand out — not your outfit.

Guides by occasion

The finance & consulting interview

Conservative business formal

Navy or charcoal suit — both are safe; navy is slightly more versatile.
White or light-blue dress shirt, pressed. No patterns for round one.
Black cap-toe oxfords with a matching black belt.
A textured silk tie in burgundy or navy. Nothing loud.

The tech interview

Sharp business casual

An unstructured navy blazer over a clean shirt reads modern and prepared.
Tailored chinos in stone or grey — skip the full suit unless asked.
Leather derbies or minimal, clean leather sneakers.
A tie is optional; a blazer with an open collar is the default here.

Your first day at work

Match the office, then relax

Dress one notch above what you saw during interviews on day one.
Have two shirts and one great pair of shoes before you worry about variety.
Watch what senior people wear that first week, then calibrate.
Fit beats brand every time — a tailored basic outperforms a baggy label.

The wedding or formal event

Dressed up, not costume

A navy or charcoal suit covers almost every daytime wedding.
For black-tie, rent or buy a proper tuxedo — a black suit is not a tux.
Match your belt and shoes; add a subtle pocket square if you like.
When the invite says a dress code, follow it — it's a signal, not a suggestion.

Skip the guesswork.

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