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Dress code at big 4?

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  • 22-09-2015 4:17pm
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    lightspeed
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    Hi

    This is probably going to sound like a silly stupid question. Im due to start a job with a big 4 accountancy firm and I want to make sure I abide by the dress code.

    So is there a right or wrong type of shoe that is or isn't acceptable?

    I will be wearing suit and tie each day so need something suitable.

    Are cap toe shoes acceptable?

    http://www.mensdesignershoe.com/avactis-images/stemar_shoes_verona_calfskin_lace_up_shoes_0.png

    Im thinking that im thinking too much into it but a friend who used to work in a big 4 company before told me they quite strict on dress code.

    Also regarding a tie, does it matter the colour or design?

    I assume noting out of the ordinary but even that is a matter of opinion.

    Thanks


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    AdamD
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    I work in a big 4 firm and rarely wear anything more dressy than chinos, a shirt and a jumper. Can vary quite a bit, go with a suit for your first few days to be safe while you suss it out. Those shoes are fine.


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    EIREX
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    Suit and tie a must.

    Prob avoid the brown shoe , white collar blue body shirt combo though ;-)

    And remember your not joining one direction so I wouldn't go too trendy whatever you get.


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    T L
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    Those shoes you linked are perfect. Any reasonable shoe is fine, remember to polish them weekly, lots of people forget that part ;)

    In my experience a suit and tie is not a must for non-client facing staff. In other words, if you are not directly interacting with clients, full suit is not essential. For client meetings and so on, suit would generally be expected I believe.

    Day to day, pants, shirt and tie is generally fine as Adam mentioned above. Tie/no tie and pants/chinos can probably vary from firm to firm and even department to department within the firm.

    You can never go wrong by wearing full suit, but it's not a must like previous poster said. If you have induction training, dress code will be mentioned in the communication to you. I believe induction is generally business casual - pants/shirt/jumper optional, no tie. If you are starting directly, wear a suit the first day until you suss it out. I wouldn't go running out buying a rake of suits for fear of needing them every day, have one or two until you have the lay of the land and work from there.


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