The weather is getting warmer and it’s time for financial bros to update their wardrobes at the same time.
As Wall Street has mostly returned to the office, investment bankers and workers who run companies like JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs and Citigroup have had to once again ditch their sweatpants for tailored suits. But some of them apparently have difficulty readjusting to non-stretchable clothing.
More and more white-collar workers are relying on stylists to enhance their work wardrobe. This work can earn tens of thousands of fashion experts with a single client.
And it seems the finance and Silicon Valley executives who hire these style arbiters have the right idea. Lately, tech titans like Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos — perhaps through his fashionable fiancée Lauren Sanchez — have been featured in publications for what they wear rather than the project they’re working on. working.
So, Business Insider asked style experts — and a financial bro — which brands and styles Wall Streeters should look for in their summer workwear.
Menswear consultant Reginald Ferguson told BI he wants his clients to stay “modern and classic” in their everyday dressing. Here’s what he and others had to say.
Tops
Luxury meets activewear when it comes to Peter Millar tops (right). Charles Tyrwhitt shirts are a good “starter kit”. Charles Tyrwhitt; Peter Millar
Peter Millar and Charles Tyrwhitt were two brands suggested to BI by an early-career investment banker who asked to remain anonymous to protect his career.
Style consultant Ferguson also gave a nod to British retailer Charles Tyrwhitt, calling it a good “starter kit” for workwear. Those in their first year as associates tend to take advantage of its “multi-buy” offer that reduces the price of shirts — around $100 for most styles — when you buy in bulk.
Meanwhile, Peter Millar is trendier with his use of athletic fabrics in his workwear. Shirts categorized as “workweek” cost around $250 on the official website.
It is a “luxury golf brand that has been smart in expanding its range so its customers can wear other clothing when they are not on the course,” Ferguson told BI.
Down
Zegna’s work pants (left) typically cost less than $2,000. The Kiton pants (right) are also an option. Zegna; Kiton
Those who dress the rich have touted Italian brand Zegna for its range of classic, casual looks. The company’s pants typically cost less than $2,000.
Kiton, another premium brand from Italy, is “the holy grail for the corporate partner,” Ferguson told BI. The high price could indicate why it is the choice of more experienced and better paid employees.
Kiton pants can cost anywhere from $1,000 to over $4,000 for cashmere pants.
“The fabrics they choose are sumptuous, and yes, everyone can tell when you’re wearing a Kiton suit,” Nicole Pollard Bayme, CEO of the Los Angeles-based styling company. Lalaluxesaid.
Shoes and accessories
Casio offers affordable watches and sunglasses are a classic summer accessory. Meanwhile, Zegna sneakers cost $1,000 each. Zegna; Casio; Getty Images
Zegna’s TripleStitch sneakers cost around $1,000 and have gained popularity among the wealthy.
“In an incredibly short time, the Zegna TripleStitch has become the de facto shoe for private jet travel,” Bayme told BI.
And while our style gurus haven’t commented on specific brands of accessories, perhaps workers could take some inspiration from tech leaders about which watches belong.
Billionaire Bill Gates has, for example, been seen wearing a $70 Casio watch, while Oracle CTO Larry Ellison is said to have an extensive Richard Mille collection that can range from six figures to even more for a watch.
When in doubt, sunglasses are always a functional way to make your outfit look cooler.
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