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it depends on what the job is, whether you are a construction worker, or a cowboy etc

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jfrey wrote:So I'm totally redoing my wardrobe for my move to Switzerland.

You are moving to Switzerland?! Where there?
jfrey wrote:My professional clothes are a little dated, so I'm looking for new stuff. Anyone have any links to online stores that have good modern styles?

I think it depends where you will work at. We are a lot more "strict" in middle europe than in the US ( i once worked at a US company in Germany and they told me): suit, shirt and tie is very common - normally you even can't be overdressed that way. At least in my experience... :idk:
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univalve wrote:
jfrey wrote:So I'm totally redoing my wardrobe for my move to Switzerland.

You are moving to Switzerland?! Where there?
jfrey wrote:My professional clothes are a little dated, so I'm looking for new stuff. Anyone have any links to online stores that have good modern styles?

I think it depends where you will work at. We are a lot more "strict" in middle europe than in the US ( i once worked at a US company in Germany and they told me): suit, shirt and tie is very common - normally you even can't be overdressed that way. At least in my experience... :idk:



I think it'd be important to check what the usual attire is before you go out and get stuff. I'd imagine your employer wouldn't find it odd if you asked what the dress code is. As for the suit you could always try Topman's stuff, generally cheap enough and a pretty good fit. If you've got the duckets go to a tailor.
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univalve wrote:
jfrey wrote:So I'm totally redoing my wardrobe for my move to Switzerland.

You are moving to Switzerland?! Where there?

Geneva. In August.
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jfrey wrote:My professional clothes are a little dated, so I'm looking for new stuff. Anyone have any links to online stores that have good modern styles?

I think it depends where you will work at. We are a lot more "strict" in middle europe than in the US ( i once worked at a US company in Germany and they told me): suit, shirt and tie is very common - normally you even can't be overdressed that way. At least in my experience... :idk:

I'm still job hunting, but I will almost certainly be in an office since all of my work experience in the past 6 years has been with financial firms, and design companies.

In any case, I'm planning on making shirt and tie my everyday attire. It used to be back when I worked for a financial firm, but I've grown lax working for this small company for the past 4 years that doesn't care what anyone wears.
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tuffteef wrote:get that shit tailored if you have to wear a suit or something on a business level
too many people dont tailor there clothes enough


Yes. YESYESYES.

Also, I'd avoid TopMan - they use a fuckton of polyester blends in their suits, and the cut is VERY trendy (high button stance, super-slim fit, etc), which IMO ends up looking completely ridiculous, and will end up wearing out way too quickly for what you're paying. Your best bet is to get your measurements, then do some poking around. I snagged a beautiful 100% wool sportcoat from eBay and had it tailored to fit me, which all in all wound up being around $80, as opposed to buying something new for around $200.

Charles Thyrwhitt has some very nice options for a variety of prices. Check Groupon before ordering, as they've had more than one 50% off coupon in the last year: http://www.ctshirts.com/
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APC IS FOR POOR PEOPLE. WHERE'S THE POELL?
But sers, APC="The nice young man" of fashunz.

Topman is pretty shitty. I worked there and still wouldn't wear the clothes.
CT is kind of sneaky in their pricing. They're pretty much always on sale, so they're not as nice as they would like you to think.
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futuresailors wrote:APC IS FOR POOR PEOPLE. WHERE'S THE POELL?
But sers, APC="The nice young man" of fashunz.

Topman is pretty shitty. I worked there and still wouldn't wear the clothes.
CT is kind of sneaky in their pricing. They're pretty much always on sale, so they're not as nice as they would like you to think.




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Get a snapback. Wear it so nobody understands how it's staying on. Make sure it's crooked as fuck.
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coveralls? :idk:
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Oh shit, Genf! Awesome! Fingers crossed that you find a decent Job.
If you don't care about an 5 Hour Trip on a Weekend, come an Visit me (i'm 1,5h North of The Swiss boarder).
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univalve wrote:Oh shit, Genf! Awesome! Fingers crossed that you find a decent Job.
If you don't care about an 5 Hour Trip on a Weekend, come an Visit me (i'm 1,5h North of The Swiss boarder).

I'll definitely be around. We plan on traveling all over pretty regularly.
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