Starting an internship tomorrow ... first time in my life I'm going to have to wear a suit every day. Couple of questions.

Fantasysage · 3 months

I think you should really judge what others are wearing in your position. If all the interns are wearing business casual and you walk in with a three piece on you will look like a douche. "dressing for the job you want" only goes so far.

Garrison_Halibut · 3 months

I'm wondering if a vest is too formal for a day-to-day business environment, and if it is, should I care?

Yes and yes. Don't wear it.

Poop_Crumbs · 3 months

I normally reserve the vest for more formal days (ie. first day, important meetings, etc.), but I think a lot depends on the attitude/style of your office. Give it a go tomorrow and see how it feels. You want to be remembered as the intern with style, not the intern with more expensive clothes than the boss(es). Congrats on the j-o-b!

Therapist13 · 3 months

I think a vest would draw a lot of unwanted attention. Instead you should invest in some nice dress shirts and ties that make you look sharp. Also make sure the suit is tailored well.

virtu333 · 3 months

Better to have your suit/shirt/pants fit impeccably and be remembered for that. Wearing a vest as a lowly intern isn't going to get you any style points really, it will just look like you are 1. trying too hard 2. don't know where you stand. And if your suit doesn't fit perfectly and you are trying to wear a vest as an intern? You'll look like you don't really know what you're doing either.

A well fitting suit, good tie selection/knot, and nice shoes will get all the attention you need. It is very easy to distinguish between people who dress well and people who don't just from their fits. A vest is is not required to stand out, and is simply too loud.

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