It's that time of the year. Wall Street summer internships have begun.
Congratulations on scoring the position. Now it's time make sure you impress your peers and superiors with an appropriate internship wardrobe.
Don't worry. We're here to help!
Our thanks go out to The Fine Young Gentleman, one of our very favorite men's fashion bloggers, whom we consulted for tips and suggestions.
"As an intern the whole idea is to not rock the boat. With many of the internships the whole idea is to kick ass, take names, get a job and not rock the boat. Key phrase being ‘not rock the boat,’" says the Fine Young Gentleman, "It is not that you want to blend in with all of the others, it is just that you don’t want to stick out like a three legged dog."
"I think it is pretty simple, err on the conservative side of things and realize there may be more do’s than don’ts at your company. You need to look and act professional and you need to act in a manner consistent with the firm which you are interning at."
Know your audience.
"As an intern you are dressing for your peers, superiors and clients more than for yourself," says The Fine Young Gentleman, adding, "They want to see that you are capable of looking professional at all times."
According to The Fine Young Gentleman, the rules — both spoken and unspoken — may vary from firm to firm.
"And even within firms different desks may have different rules, opinions and expectations. Whereas others may have minimal restrictions. It is important to learn these early on so as to not make errors."
Source: The Fine Young Gentleman
Stick to the basics.
"For suits go with solid navy and gray, perhaps a pinstripe or two, but keep it conservative. Some firms may have unspoken rules on pinstripes so observe those above you and figure out what is acceptable," says The FYG.
"So what if solids are boring, they go with any pattern shirt or tie and are simple and indiscreet enough that you can wear the same solid navy or gray suit twice a week; three if you want to push it."
The Fine Young Gentleman advises that interns avoid plaids because they will likely be "too loud for an intern."
What's more is he says to make sure your suit fits really, really well.
"Use the fit to distinguish yourself from your peers."
Source: The Fine Young Gentleman
Remember not all offices require suits.
"If you are working in a business casual office the need for suits is obviously minimal, but make sure you have at least a suit and a blazer on stand-by in case you need them for an event or client meeting," according to The Fine Young Gentleman.
Source: The Fine Young Gentleman
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