How to Quit Your Investment Banking Job Without Getting Executed

Midway through every year, a whisper starts growing at investment banks everywhere.

“This sucks. I’m gonna quit.”

Sometimes it’s so bad that you just want out immediately.

Other times, you plan to wait and stealthily make an exit as soon as your bonus hits your bank account.

So here’s how you can break out of investment banking – without dying in the process.

Styling for Success, Part 2: The Suit

This article continues from Part 1 in our “Styling for Success” series, which covered the basics of men’s fashion.

In this installment, we’ll at the most expensive component of most men’s wardrobes – the suit. Depending on your firm and your location, you may be required to wear a suit daily – or you might only need it when you’re meeting with clients. But since it covers over 80% of your body, it’s worth the effort to ‘suit up’ well.

Our focus will be work suits for Analysts and Associates in the financial services / investment banking industry, and that means classic business suits that will help you look the part at work. We’ll focus on how to choose the appropriate cut, detail, fabric, and fit, as well as how to care for your clothes to ensure that your new suit lasts past your second all-nighter.

Shopping Notes

Investment Banking Wardrobe for Women

No, I have not gone crazy and written an article on women’s fashion. Instead, this is a guest post by The Fashion Financier. A former bulge bracket investment banking analyst, she has now entered the world of private equity and writes about finance, fashion, and even appropriate Facebook stalking etiquette at The Fashion Financier.

While there’s plenty of information on how to dress for success in investment banking if you’re male, a women’s guide is not so easy to find.

For women, the rules for looking presentable, stylish and professional are less strict than those of their male cohorts. Just remember: although you work in a world of men, you don’t have to dress or look like one.

Basic Rules and How to Avoid Being Sent Home Because of Your Inappropriate Outfit