If only everybody could wear flip flops to work. :D

So jealous.......I hate getting dressed up everyday, just not my style or personality. But, we're in a very upscale area and the "property managers" or whatever require you to be dressed up and professional. Though my office and even the other offices on my floor (from law firms to financial security firms) will wear jeans and a nice shirt on Fridays. I feel more comfortable that way.

I just had a closing down in FT Lauderdale for Gray and Robinson. I was basically the only one dressed up, realtor had baggies and polo shirt on (as well as my borrowers), closing agent had nice jeans and shirt on, and I even saw one guy in a full suit (jacket etc) wearing flip flops LOL.

Stupid dress codes. Personally I've even asked borrowers how they felt about that (flashiness and suited up etc) and it didn't matter whether they made little money or made 7 figures, they all felt that a broker suited up etc made them feel as if the person was trying to be "above" them if that makes any sense.
 
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Surfer said:
So jealous.......I hate getting dressed up everyday, just not my style or personality. But, we're in a very upscale area and the "property managers" or whatever require you to be dressed up and professional. Though my office and even the other offices on my floor (from law firms to financial security firms) will wear jeans and a nice shirt on Fridays. I feel more comfortable that way.

I just had a closing down in FT Lauderdale for Gray and Robinson. I was basically the only one dressed up, realtor had baggies and polo shirt on (as well as my borrowers), closing agent had nice jeans and shirt on, and I even saw one guy in a full suit (jacket etc) wearing flip flops LOL.

Stupid dress codes. Personally I've even asked borrowers how they felt about that (flashiness and suited up etc) and it didn't matter whether they made little money or made 7 figures, they all felt that a broker suited up etc made them feel as if the person was trying to be "above" them if that makes any sense.
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If it's any consolation to you I used to work in the courthouse in Downtown Ft. Laud and I had to dress up every day to work too. So not everybody in Ft. Lauderdale is in flip flops. But I confess now that I am a stay-at-home mom, I spend most of my time bare foot. :D Old habits die hard. :cheers:
 
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If it's any consolation to you I used to work in the courthouse in Downtown Ft. Laud and I had to dress up every day to work too. So not everybody in Ft. Lauderdale is in flip flops. But I confess now that I am a stay-at-home mom, I spend most of my time bare foot. :D Old habits die hard. :cheers:
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I don't know what it is, even though I look hot and sharp dressed up, hehe:cool: ;) . I'm just not comfortable, and I almost feel like it's showing off. I've done loans for CEO's and they would wear regular jeans and a white t-shirt in the office lol.
 
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I don't know what it is, even though I look hot and sharp dressed up, hehe:cool: ;) . I'm just not comfortable, and I almost feel like it's showing off. I've done loans for CEO's and they would wear regular jeans and a white t-shirt in the office lol.
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That's cause you're a casual guy in a GQ field. No worries though, just tell yourself when you're all dolled up that you are wearing your jeans and tshirts on the inside. ;)
 
I've tried to get my boss to let me wear shorts , or at least short sleeves on my shirt, to no avail (I'm a funeral director) I have even thought about inventing a shorts/short sleeve jacket combo for the summertime, its still in the works.
 
Having worn suits and ties for more than 15 years, theres no simpathy for you all. In each field there are requirements and dress codes, just be glad you dont need to wear a uniform like when in private school.
 
dress code for my job is a t shirt and regular shoes. gotta love workin at the carwash!
 
In Hawaii we call them, slippas.
I usually get to dress in jeans and polo shirt, sometime tshirt, and when I know I don't have to meet with clients I get to wear slippas to work.:D
 
We here at AG like to be casual, even Max is known on a Saturday to show up in Flips. Jason and I are more likely to wear them all week long! :awesome:
 
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Having worn suits and ties for more than 15 years, theres no simpathy for you all. In each field there are requirements and dress codes, just be glad you dont need to wear a uniform like when in private school.
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But with me, I really don't feel comfortable. There have been times where I've had to do loans for people I guess you could say barely made anything or lived in bad areas of Miami/FT Lauderdale etc, comming over in a suit, nice watch blah blah really made me feel weird. After even asking clients about how they feel about somebody all suited up compared to somebody more laxed in nice jeans and shirt (I'm not talking a wife-beater or anyting lol), and they would say that it made them feel uncomfortable as if that person was trying to be "above" them if that makes sense, and pretty much heard the same from people who even made 7 figs. It puts the picture in their head of a loan shark out to rape the client, makes me even think of all the "used-car salesman" types that really gave the real estate/mortgage industry a bad rep. Personally, I don't even wear my Breitling, I have a ESQ watch (Movado's other line) that is nothing fancy, just a gorgeous blue face and layout and constantly get complimented on it. Even asked how much it was etc, it didn't cost near what the B did lol. That never happened with the B as it seemed so flashy.

Now go back to putting your suit on and finish the cam/head swap:cheers:, you need to intimidate your clients :D
 
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But with me, I really don't feel comfortable. There have been times where I've had to do loans for people I guess you could say barely made anything or lived in bad areas of Miami/FT Lauderdale etc, comming over in a suit, nice watch blah blah really made me feel weird. After even asking clients about how they feel about somebody all suited up compared to somebody more laxed in nice jeans and shirt (I'm not talking a wife-beater or anyting lol), and they would say that it made them feel uncomfortable as if that person was trying to be "above" them if that makes sense, and pretty much heard the same from people who even made 7 figs. It puts the picture in their head of a loan shark out to rape the client, makes me even think of all the "used-car salesman" types that really gave the real estate/mortgage industry a bad rep. Personally, I don't even wear my Breitling, I have a ESQ watch (Movado's other line) that is nothing fancy, just a gorgeous blue face and layout and constantly get complimented on it. Even asked how much it was etc, it didn't cost near what the B did lol. That never happened with the B as it seemed so flashy.

Now go back to putting your suit on and finish the cam/head swap:cheers:, you need to intimidate your clients :D
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As a financial professional I need to act and dress like it. People come to me for advice and a nice suit, a nice car, and picks of a family all please them into the american dream and realizing what I say is not just preached but lived and studied. (There will always be someone faster, richer, and better looking, but I gotta work with what I gots !!)

When I go to a doctor, I do so for answers and directions. If he was sitting in his office with flip-flops on and asked me what I thought or acted like he was late for the beach... id be outta there. I want a diagnosis from a professional, and expect him to be professional in attire, knowledge, and manners. (hanging out with him after work, well then you wear whatcha wanna wear, and you drink whatcha wanna drink)

Remember that, your clients are seeing you for a mortgage which is one of the most significant purchases in life. You are a professional and you should be treated and respected as such. Dont ever feel that you need to dress down to appear normal or on a level playing field. You set the standard for yourself, not the other way around.

Weekends, holidays, and vacations are meant for laying back. Thats when we all get to remember our youth and kick back and unwind and toss on the flips, some shorts, and run errands or just enjoy detailing. And please dont think I am knocking ya, cause I would much rather dress down, but I also see where it provides reassurance of our abilities. (Next time you feel uncomfortable, look in the mirror and ask yourself is this the guy I want to work with on my mortgage)

ONe more hint: When you get down to business the jacket comes off ...but try to never roll sleaves it shows pressure. And if you sweat alot, consider lining your arms with something, like say a womans napkin (just not the one with wings) . :p
 
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Remember that, your clients are seeing you for a mortgage which is one of the most significant purchases in life. You are a professional and you should be treated and respected as such. Dont ever feel that you need to dress down to appear normal or on a level playing field. You set the standard for yourself, not the other way around.
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Oh I fully agree, just don't like that feeling I get sometimes. Oh well, just have to deal with it in the financial industry. BTW what company do you work for? And...when's the Vette gonna start intimidating clients;) . Had a black C6 ZO6 go by me today pretty hard, must have done work as the 427 stock is pretty quiet, this sucker was friggen loud :awesome:

Haha, na, I don't get nervous or anything so don't have to worry about sweat or rolling sleaves up lol. Though I learned something new today, don't go to Starbucks when it's a little windy. Tie flew up in slow motion, caught the excess whipcream/caramel out the top and proceeded to slap it onto my shoulder area of the shirt.....damn wind.
 
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My job dosen't require me to wear dress clothes.That is probably why i like to wear suites or dress for dinners,anyways i love to wear tie pins in order to keep my ties from flapping or just out of a bowl of soup, but i no longer wear them because they put holes in my silk ties. I now use tie aligns they slide through the back of your tie and then go over the buttons on your shirt. These things are great you can't see them and they keep your tie from flapping around and their cheap.

http://www.tiealign.com/
 
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Can you beat this flip flop picture? :righton:
 
I'm surprised I didn't wear flips when i went down to the geek to do meghan's truck. i completely live up to the college kid stereotype - tshirt, board shorts, flip flops, and i'm good to go!
 
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