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Originally Posted by tvp2003
Fair enough. I definitely agree that 'holding' yourself in a professional manner in the office is a big thing; however, clothes are just part of that... IMO, it's a lot more important how you communcate with other lawyers/staff (as you mentioned). Don't get me wrong -- I always try to 'look the part', but I'm just saying there are a lot more important things to worry about.
BTW, I do work in one of the big corporate firms... let's just say (at least in the department I'm currently in), I'm pretty sure the other people aren't discussing what brand of suits they're wearing!
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The problem is that if you and the guy next to you are anywhere near equal in all of those other areas the better dressed guy (and i mean 'better dressed', not 'flashy') WILL get/keep/obtain the better jobs.
For an extra couple hundred bucks you insure you hold the tie breaker! How much is that tie breaker worth to you? It could be worth tens of thousands of dollars a year!
You should always look the part of the job you WANT, not the one you have....
Claeren.