Australian Members

Journeyman said:

Ari, if it were me, I'd concentrate more upon getting some more odd jackets and trousers, rather than another navy suit (particularly as your existing suit has two pairs of trousers).

But that's just me - some people aren't so keen on odd jackets etc and some workplaces might not be so accepting of them.

In regard to the discussion about hot weather clothing a couple of posts back, I find that as long as I don't button my jacket when walking about in hot weather, then wearing a jacket doesn't make me feel any hotter, as the unbuttoned jacket still allows air flow.

Click to expand...

lennier said:

If I'd been in town I would have, but I'm working at home

Actually I have a theory that as long as the jacket is not too thick or tight (of weave or fit) then it doesn't actually make you any hotter at those sorts of temperatures. In fact by keeping direct radiant heat off the layer next to your skin it might actually help you feel a little cooler (at least enough to perhaps offset any extra heat the layer creates). It's different of course if there's a significant breeze that can evaporate sweat on exposed skin, in which case jacket-less with no tie and rolled sleeves will definitely feel cooler. But hot still conditions I don't seem to see much difference, you're just hot regardless

Click to expand...

nabilmust said:

Or, an 8oz fresco, quarter-lined. Singapore weather does that to you.

Click to expand...

AriGold said:

Yeah agree with what you said - all my other suits are c.2010 herringbone, so this one is a bit different in the structured shoulders. Not sure if i need another navy suit if my current work wardrove is:

- Navy Suit with 2 pants (Herringbone)
- Charcoal Suit with 2 pants (Herringbone)
- Medium Grey Solid Suit (Herringbone)
- Blue/Grey POW Check Suit (Herringbone)
- Navy Pinstripe Suit (RLBL)
- Navy Sports Coat (Herringbone)
- Navy Blazer with gold buttons (PoloRL)
- 4 pairs of odd trousers in varying shades of grey.

When you were in your early to mid 20s, what would your budget for suits and clothes look like? I am trying not to overspend on these ridiculous sales.

Click to expand...

The Ernesto said:

That's a pretty impressive set up for someone in their mid-twenties, Ari.

Perhaps all you need is a grey or brown/tweed jacket that you could match with some navy pants.

Click to expand...

thebrownman said:

So you don't represent Vincent Chase?

Click to expand...

AriGold said:

Thanks Ernesto - I do try to make somewhat of an effort to look the part, and i often get my suits for 50% off... but the downside is that I do end up spending quite a lot of money on clothes, particular for someone as junior as I am in the finance field. On the note about odd trousers and pants - the only thing i feel comfortable getting away with is the navy jacket and grey pants, which already looks a bit ivy league, and beyond that I would stand out too much from my colleagues who generally wear suits. I work for an investment bank - do you guys have a different experience in your respective fields?

Click to expand...

CHECKstar said:

Sounds great Romp.

So Melbourne gents, with the temperature looking to hit 39 degrees, who was brave enough to jacket up today?

Click to expand...

AriGold said:

I am trying not to overspend on these ridiculous sales.

Click to expand...

Romp said:

Doh! ahaha

most investment bank guys look the same. OTR dark suit plain or with chalk stripes, white or blue shirt with french cuffs. If you are in equities its no tie, IB is tie. No PS - ever but occasional banker cuff/collar. Any deviation from this gets the "alpha males" aka neanderthals worked up 

Click to expand...

AriGold said:

Haha Romp. you are spot on.

My shirt consists of 40% white shirts, 40% blue shirts and 10% pink/purple. and all my suits are blue or grey.

Is this specific to Investment Banks or is it just tall poppy syndrome?

Click to expand...