"SF Approved" Items You Can't Get Behind

[RSS]

Originally Posted by jrd617

We will we will rock you.
I knew FM ... I'll make an exception for him.

 

[lasbar]

Originally Posted by RSS

I knew FM ... I'll make an exception for him.

In which context?

 

[RSS]

Originally Posted by lasbar

In which context?

There is nothing biblical about this knowledge.

 

[MyOtherLife]

I can't get behind...

• 2" cuffs on the pants.
  
• Overly slim anorexic fitting pants.
  
• Jumbo wide lapels on the jackets.
  
• Narrow-collared shirts.

Honourable mention (SF-approved wearing habits):
-Wearing shoes without socks (excluding sandals ofcourse).
-Wearing leather-soled shoes/boots in rain or snow.

 

[Joe Cool]

Originally Posted by deadly7

The obsession with a repertoire of boring ties and muted outfits. I'm not saying I advocate wearing bright orange suits or something, but a little color or flare would not be the worst thing in the world.

Now you're just making **** up

 

[RSS]

Originally Posted by Man Of Lint

I can't get behind...2" cuffs on the pants.
Oh ... I can. I've been wearing them this way for decades.

 

[RSS]

Originally Posted by deadly7

The obsession with a repertoire of boring ties and muted outfits. I'm not saying I advocate wearing bright orange suits or something, but a little color or flare would not be the worst thing in the world.
Thank you. I approve of this thought.

 

[SpooPoker]

Originally Posted by RSS

Thank you. I approve of this thought.

+1

 

[deadly7]

Originally Posted by Joe Cool

Now you're just making **** up

Look at any "What should I wear to <xyz>" thread. The standard answer is, and always is, "charcoal or navy solid suit, white dress shirt, no cuff links, no other accessories, completely muted watch, and a regimental or small dot tie." Boring. Believe it or not, 98% of employers won't care if you wear a white shirt that has a subtle stripe, cuff links, etc. if you know how to do your damn job.

 

[DocHolliday]

But the X or Y is usually &quot;an interview&quot; or &quot;a funeral&quot; or such. Not many are &quot;for Thursday.&quot;

 

[deadly7]

Originally Posted by DocHolliday

But the X or Y is usually "an interview" or "a funeral" or such. Not many are "for Thursday."

Originally Posted by deadly7

Believe it or not, 98% of employers won't care if you wear a white shirt that has a subtle stripe, cuff links, etc. if you know how to do your damn job.

Missing something?

 

[DocHolliday]

Originally Posted by deadly7

Missing something?

How would they know if you know how to do your job if they haven't hired you?

A lack of recognition of interview protocol would not reassure me of your abilities.

 

[F. Corbera]

Originally Posted by DocHolliday

How would they know if you know how to do your job if they haven't hired you?

A lack of recognition of interview protocol would not reassure me of your abilities.

You should start a new thread entitled, "What should I wear to interview someone?"

 

[DocHolliday]

Originally Posted by F. Corbera

You should start a new thread entitled, "What should I wear to interview someone?"

Candidates get extra points if they arrive in the full Steed, complete with bowler and pearl tietack.

 

[deadly7]

Originally Posted by DocHolliday

How would they know if you know how to do your job if they haven't hired you?

A lack of recognition of interview protocol would not reassure me of your abilities.

If a potential employer is interviewing you, chances are they already think you know how to do your job somewhat. Unless you're applying to an old-school firm or working in an industry in which conservative dress truly matters, my statement stands. My employers have all commented on my appearance positively, and I've dressed in non-SF approved attire in all of them. I haven't been excessively loud in any of them, I just haven't been boring either.