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Originally Posted by tvp2003
That's true 'theoretically', but I guess it's a perspective thing... I won't argue that there's a difference between designers, materials, etc because I'm sure there is. But personally, I know that the only way I'm going to have a future with my employer is whether I can produce the goods. It won't matter if I'm rollin' in Armani if I can't do the job as well as (if not better than) my counterparts. Plain and simple.
Down the road I might be more conscious about this kind of thing, but for a guy just starting out (like the guy who started the thread), I'd say to look professional and feel comfortable, and you'll be in position to do your best work. If it takes a $1000+ suit for you to do that, then by all means. Just my $0.02.
Also, I'll repeat that it depends on your workplace... I've never worked for someone where I've felt I wasn't adequately dressed or that I wasn't reaching a certain standard. If I did, then perhaps that's not the kind of environment I want to be spending 8+ hours a day in. It's also a personal thing... I know that I'll never 'look the part' like some other people do, regardless of what I wear. Some people just grew up in nicer neighborhoods, with better schools, speak more eloquently than I do, and have more connections. But that's not how I got to where I am, and I'm not going to change because I'm afraid some stiff down the hall will scoff at what I wear (for the record, I got hired wearing a Moore's suit at the interview)  |
For 9 out of 10, if not more jobs, how much you spend on your gear doesn't matter.
However there are a few lines of work ie large law firms such as MD or MT and investment banking where you need to look the part. The young grad who started this thread is going into law ... and yes at the end of the day it about the value you add to the company, but how you present yourself to clients is part of that value add.