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•Created by Clark'sDesertBot on 3/27/2025 in #topic-of-the-day
Interview Outfit - Topic of the day 3/27/25
No apology needed - I didn't take it that way, was just continuing the conversation.
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•Created by Clark'sDesertBot on 3/27/2025 in #topic-of-the-day
Interview Outfit - Topic of the day 3/27/25
I don't want to say it was the main or even really a relevant factor in me pivoting away from accounting, but it was definitely on my mind as an added perk when doing so.
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•Created by Clark'sDesertBot on 3/27/2025 in #topic-of-the-day
Interview Outfit - Topic of the day 3/27/25
That said, I've literally never had someone dressed inappropriately for an interview (absent those with valid excuses like lost luggage) who wasn't also genuinely unpleasant/unqualified for many reasons. It's actually a remarkably good litmus test.
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•Created by Clark'sDesertBot on 3/27/2025 in #topic-of-the-day
Interview Outfit - Topic of the day 3/27/25
Now in academia it's vastly more chill. A jacket is still an expectation on main interview day (when you typically give a presentation), but that's about it. If someone wears something unusual we might wonder wtf they are doing, but most often it's not going to preclude an offer.
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•Created by Clark'sDesertBot on 3/27/2025 in #topic-of-the-day
Interview Outfit - Topic of the day 3/27/25
Varies so much by field. I'm old and it was ages ago but during my brief stint as an accounting major it was made very clear to us at big firms, a suit that was anything besides navy or dark grey/charcoal was "rebellious" and heaven forbid it have pinstripes.
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•Created by Clark'sDesertBot on 3/25/2025 in #topic-of-the-day
Plastic Fantastic? - Topic of the day 3/25/25
Long story short, I am to be thoughtful about it now. I don't avoid it, but if I buy something plastic now it was a reasoned decision. That wasn't true a year ago.
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•Created by Clark'sDesertBot on 3/25/2025 in #topic-of-the-day
Plastic Fantastic? - Topic of the day 3/25/25
Environmental concerns aside, once I started paying attention I realized I simply don't like how it feels on my skin. Natural fibers simply feel better (unless we are talking about super coarse wool). It feels almost impossible to avoid it completely, outerwear, gym clothes etc. I've made some select purchased that I like (e.g., Patagonia sweater)
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•Created by Clark'sDesertBot on 3/17/2025 in #topic-of-the-day
Parental Influence - Topic of the day 3/17/25
So I guess more psychology than fashion per se, though I suppose the fact that I err on the side of overdressed is also somewhat a rejection of their approach. My dad would have worn sweatpants to his wedding if my mom allowed.
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•Created by Clark'sDesertBot on 3/17/2025 in #topic-of-the-day
Parental Influence - Topic of the day 3/17/25
I wouldn't say there is a direct influence on fashion choices per se, but they definitely instilled a frugality that impacts my clothing choices, if that makes sense? It has honestly been one of the hardest pieces to shake with getting into clothing. As recently as a couple years ago my approach was basically just a fabric to $ ratio. Breaking out of that mindset is hard. I still can't fathom paying "designer label" prices for literally anything and durability somehow feels like the only acceptable justification for buying something "nice". "I like it more" gives an intrinsic yuck feeling to me if the price difference is more than say, $10.
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•Created by Clark'sDesertBot on 3/4/2025 in #topic-of-the-day
What would you wear to awards season? - Topic of the day 3/4/25
I'm not normally a rebellious sort these days, but I feel like this is one of those times I'd go all in
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•Created by Clark'sDesertBot on 3/4/2025 in #topic-of-the-day
What would you wear to awards season? - Topic of the day 3/4/25
Am I the only one who imagines showing up to something like this in clothes from Walmart? Like, not even the nicer Walmart clothes, but whatever is on clearance?
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•Created by Clark'sDesertBot on 2/17/2025 in #topic-of-the-day
Brand Spotlight: "Big Box" Stores (Target, Walmart, etc.) - Topic of the day 2/17/25
If you need generics or undergarments I think it is a great option. Undershirts? Plain white crew socks (if that's your thing)? Sure. No real point "investing" for things like that unless it is a comfort/skin sensitivity issue. I don't know if I'm an exception here or not but I also definitely have "I am a presentable human" clothes and "Zero fucks are given" clothes. Maybe you all are all-in on fashion 100% of the time, but if I'm on a Saturday morning grocery run with a toddler I am unapologetically wearing e.g. cheap sweatpants with the coffee stain from WalMart or similar. Is it a "fashion" choice? Not really.
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•Created by Daniel Spasic on 2/16/2025 in #questions-and-advice
Thoughts on this vintage Brooks Brothers 3 piece suit?
Overall though this is awesome. Three piece isn't common these days, but if you want to embrace it I can't think of a better suit to do it with.
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•Created by Daniel Spasic on 2/16/2025 in #questions-and-advice
Thoughts on this vintage Brooks Brothers 3 piece suit?
Am I wrong in thinking the jacket looks just a hair too long (in addition to needing to be taken in)? This may be the intended style but something about how it hangs near the bottom and interacts with the pants just looks off to me.
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•Created by Salty Buckets on 2/16/2025 in #questions-and-advice
Does this fit me?
I think this looks great.
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•Created by silentmandible on 2/3/2025 in #questions-and-advice
Annoying trouser question
I wouldn't normally suggest this, but the department store crap Ive used for a decade to is all machine washable cotton-poly blends. They look dressier than chinos until you are close and you can tell the material. If you haven't, go to a Macy's or whatever to try. They will have approximately 50 billion options, most will be sub-$100 and I'm sure some will tick the style boxes.
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•Created by disc o'van on 2/6/2025 in #questions-and-advice
About to buy some cap toe boots. Need help with the color.
From the picture that looks like a pretty "brown" burgundy with just hints of red, but may look different in person. Should make it pretty flexible if true. True brown is of course more standard. I love redder burgundies but think they can look off with brown/tan.
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•Created by disc o'van on 2/6/2025 in #questions-and-advice
About to buy some cap toe boots. Need help with the color.
Probably depends on what you intend to wear it with.
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•Created by Clark'sDesertBot on 2/5/2025 in #topic-of-the-day
Wearing Clothes Off-Season - Topic of the day 2/5/25
Personally, I'll try to explore but will never knowingly make myself uncomfortable for fashions sake. I usually err on the side of dressing warmer than necessary, but strategizing so I can remove layers of needed.
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•Created by Clark'sDesertBot on 2/5/2025 in #topic-of-the-day
Wearing Clothes Off-Season - Topic of the day 2/5/25
Having lived in many climates....your winter may not be someone else's idea of winter. When I was in Florida, people wore parkas when it was 55 degrees. In Buffalo, you broke out the shorts as it popped above freezing.
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