What to where - clerkship at top law firm

[bluepenguin]

Hi everyone

I am about to start a clerkship at a top law firm, but I am not entirely sure what to wear. Some people in the office seem to be dressed quite casually, but others are in full suits. On the first day I was thinking I would wear a full suit, but I do not want to be over/under dressed the rest of the time.

I really want to fit in and do a great job, so I don't want to have to worry about what I am wearing, so if anyone has any tips/suggestions I would really appreciate it.

Thanks!

[Cherie]

Hello BP, Welcome to AFW.
I would wear a suit, but not too formal..There are some smart outfits around.
Are you in Australia?

[SocialGirl]

Try the smart/casual approach, however agree with Cherie... you'll soon get the feel once you there for a couple of days on dress code, so ja, suite would be your safest bet. Oh, and WELCOME

[jenr]

Welcome a nice suit jacket with a skirt would look smart

[Mrs B]

Hi and welcome to AFW..
congrats on the job ..I would def were smart suit .
for a few days till you settle in and see what the dress code is ..

[bluepenguin]

Hi!
Thank you for the welcome and the replies
Cherie - yes I am in Perth.

The problem with these placements are that they are only 2 weeks (then they decide if we get a position next year) so I only have a short period to impress which is why I was asking what to wear ahead of time.

I will go suit shopping this week!

[SocialGirl]

Oh ok, well you certainly can't go wrong in getting a few suits hey BP... good luck

[Cherie]

Don't forget matching Shoes and Handbag..and do not overdo the make up. Try to keep the standard up for the two weeks then.
Good luck.

[Melinda]

suit...

[Rachel]

It is much better to be over dressed than underdressed in my opinion, so go for a suit and as Cherie said matching shoes and handbag!