New partner track role--need to dress "rich"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For this area I agree with St John, Tory Burch, J McLaughlin. Maybe even Kate Spade. Shoes and purses are what the other women will notice.

I also agree re the package look - hair, nails, SHOES, and bags (handbags as well as carryalls). I would think about a personal shopper at Neimans or Saks or someplace similar for a few good separate sets. You want separates that can be mixed and matched, with accessories. Then some dresses from J McLaughlin.

Definitely NOT these brands.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They don’t care how you look. It’s all those hours and clients. Short easy to manage hair or put it up.

You stand out when you care.

[Anonymous]

Max mara, Reiss no Kate spade etc theory ok

[Anonymous]

I think there’s a lot to see over at sezane that’s more affordable then some of these suggestions

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Watch early seasons of House of Cards and Veep.

Jil Sander, Reiss, and what you described all work. Tone on tone with high quality designers.

The Nordstrom personal shoppers don't know their a$$ from a hole in the ground.

+1 have not had a good experience with Nordstrom personal shoppers.

[Anonymous]

The Fold, Cefinn, Of Mercer for dresses
MaxMara, Me + Em for trousers
Uniqlo, J Crew, Bloomingdales for simple fine knit or cashmere sweaters
Rebecca Taylor, Equipment, Tucker NYC for silk shirts

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I work in Big 4 consulting in Finance, and let me tell you, the Director/Partner track women are not super well put together. Their personal lives are falling apart (men and women both) and their appearance is also slightly disheveled. Maybe its a different story at McKinsey or something, but if you're at the PWCs of the world you've nothing to worry about.

+1

And a big ol’ LOL at OP being sure she’s on the partner track.

Jeez... I fully support her confidence! Go girl!

I’m pretty sure OP knows what her status is with this job offer.

[Anonymous]

OP, what is your budget? Echoing a PP about confirming culture and expectations for attire. I buy Uniqlo, J Jill, Reiss, LINE and Armani (secondhand only) because I can’t bring myself to part with ridiculous amounts of cash.
I take good care of my clothes and they do last.

[Anonymous]

Hugo Boss has a classic looking women’s line.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I work in Big 4 consulting in Finance, and let me tell you, the Director/Partner track women are not super well put together. Their personal lives are falling apart (men and women both) and their appearance is also slightly disheveled. Maybe its a different story at McKinsey or something, but if you're at the PWCs of the world you've nothing to worry about.

+1

And a big ol’ LOL at OP being sure she’s on the partner track.

Jeez... I fully support her confidence! Go girl!

I’m pretty sure OP knows what her status is with this job offer.

Doubtful. I’ve seen this rodeo a million times. If they were certain they wanted her as a partner, they’d have done a direct admit.

[Anonymous]

Whatever you wear, make sure it fits properly...tailor things when necessary (which is often for most people).

[Anonymous]

^^PP again. And labels don't matter if a style doesn't flatter you.

My wardrobe ranges from Target to Prada...I buy (mostly natural fiber) clothes that flatter my figure, reflect my personality, and complement my skin/hair/eye color. No single brand does that consistently.

[Anonymous]

Invest more money in a few quality, neutral items. No one will know if you wore the exact same skirt twice in one week. They will think you are too busy to spend time on shopping and have multiples of your favorites. Get good fabric for your bottoms. Find comfortable shoes! You don't want to detract from your look by hobbling around. And keep your shoes clean. The same goes for coats. And get a heavier fabric coat with nice lines that keeps it's shape. I see so many women in expensive coats with lint and a frumpy shape. Do not wear anything that wrinkles easily. It doesn't matter if a shirt was $20 or $200 if it's wrinkled by lunch.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. Wow, dcum has really come through. Thank you so much. I think one PP put it well—I don’t care about looking “rich” I care about comfortably projecting a level of power and comfort with big companies and people. That London fold company looks wonderful.

You don’t just need the clothes but the confidence and attitude to match. Make sure to tell yourself that you deserve to be there.

As another PP mentioned, Italian suits look fantastic. Make sure to get them tailored. Wear a nice watch and pair of simple earrings.
A good coat is another must IMO. I still have a cashmere coat that I bought twenty years ago and it still looks great.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Watch early seasons of House of Cards and Veep.

Jil Sander, Reiss, and what you described all work. Tone on tone with high quality designers.

The Nordstrom personal shoppers don't know their a$$ from a hole in the ground.

+1 have not had a good experience with Nordstrom personal shoppers.

+1. One tried to dress me in some mother of the bride bs when I was a svelte 34 yo.