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bitterross

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46. It's pretty common. I know almost everyone does it.

Mon Sep 10, 2018, 09:55 PM

Sep 2018

It's still not appropriate. But hey, I'm an old-fashioned Southerner on this point. I guess you could call me "stuffed-shirt."

Have you ever noticed that many button-down collar shirts have a button on the back? Definitely a clue about the use of a tie.

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Fashion question - interview suit [View all] underpants Sep 2018 OP

Sight unseen, I think the regular collar Rorey Sep 2018 #1

It's what you wear under the suit that matters jberryhill Sep 2018 #2

A button down collar is more informal than a regular collar. TomSlick Sep 2018 #3

She does have a fashion degree underpants Sep 2018 #7

Good luck to you Sienna86 Sep 2018 #4

I agree with TomSlick. A button-down shirt is considered fairly casual. Aristus Sep 2018 #5

Okay thanks. underpants Sep 2018 #6

Agreed. NT enough Sep 2018 #11

I'd be happy to take a crack at any other fashion questions you have. Aristus Sep 2018 #8

I worked in a men's clothing store in college and the owner never new I was color blind. TomSlick Sep 2018 #9

HA! Aristus Sep 2018 #25

Well, that's pretty slick, slick. I agree with you about the non-buttondown shirt. Nay Sep 2018 #33

How fascinating! 3catwoman3 Sep 2018 #63

What would be the appropriate footwear? Wingtips? AJT Sep 2018 #27

Wingtips are a feature, not really a style of shoe Major Nikon Sep 2018 #42

Nice....I don't think men understand how good they can look in a well AJT Sep 2018 #47

It's something of a lost art among men Major Nikon Sep 2018 #48

For women it's both a blessing and a curse. So many beautiful options to choose from, AJT Sep 2018 #50

I always like that style of shoe for the guys. Smart. eom sprinkleeninow Sep 2018 #52

I have two pairs Major Nikon Sep 2018 #62

Very smart! 👍 eom sprinkleeninow Sep 2018 #65

Are you a lawyer? discntnt_irny_srcsm Sep 2018 #10

Are you kidding me? llmart Sep 2018 #14

Sorry, I'm just not the dress up type discntnt_irny_srcsm Sep 2018 #15

Well, goody for you... llmart Sep 2018 #20

Trust me I know the way a lot of recruiters (headhunters) operate... discntnt_irny_srcsm Sep 2018 #23

It's an office job underpants Sep 2018 #17

Cool and best of luck always, I just don't like suits and ties. discntnt_irny_srcsm Sep 2018 #21

While the days of the Mark Zuckerberg office hoodie are upon us... Major Nikon Sep 2018 #43

I do work in the tech world discntnt_irny_srcsm Sep 2018 #58

I think the suit is the most important part. llmart Sep 2018 #22

I found this... FWIW ailsagirl Sep 2018 #12

I saw that underpants Sep 2018 #16

My tailor wears button down shirts Major Nikon Sep 2018 #44

Has nothing to do with color. A button collar is fine with a single breasted suit. Should never be Floyd R. Turbo Sep 2018 #13

Oh man I had a double breasted suit that used to kill underpants Sep 2018 #18

Prior to retirement I was a VP and GM with the world's largest career management firm. Floyd R. Turbo Sep 2018 #19

Thanks. underpants Sep 2018 #24

BTW - NAILED the interview underpants Sep 2018 #38

Outstanding! Follow up with a thank you letter reiterating any points you think are important to Floyd R. Turbo Sep 2018 #40

Totes fab! eom sprinkleeninow Sep 2018 #53

Great news. TexasTowelie Sep 2018 #54

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Good choice. TexasTowelie Sep 2018 #56

Sounds good. In_The_Wind Sep 2018 #57

Great! Hope you get it. discntnt_irny_srcsm Sep 2018 #59

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A Regular Collar Would be More Formal. A Button-down is More Casual dlk Sep 2018 #26

All the time I have been here though you Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2018 #28

Lemme check underpants Sep 2018 #37

Remember your raincoat!!! elleng Sep 2018 #29

Button down collars should not be worn with ties. bitterross Sep 2018 #30

This is all new to me underpants Sep 2018 #36

It's pretty common. I know almost everyone does it. bitterross Sep 2018 #46

I do so all the time Major Nikon Sep 2018 #49

No clothes advice, but just simply a 'good luck'...nt SWBTATTReg Sep 2018 #31

Other than the obvious Turbineguy Sep 2018 #32

Went with the pointed collar and.....NAILED IT! underpants Sep 2018 #39

Nice! Turbineguy Sep 2018 #45

Interesting responses. malthaussen Sep 2018 #34

I've always worn them. Don't know why it popped in my mind underpants Sep 2018 #35

A button down collar is considered less formal Major Nikon Sep 2018 #41

Just curious when the button-down became "less formal" malthaussen Sep 2018 #60

Who knows? I would guess since as long as they have been around Major Nikon Sep 2018 #61

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Hellur, Spread collar with your ensemble. That's just my take. eom sprinkleeninow Sep 2018 #51