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| Hubby is mortified at the thought of a suit! | |
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| Topic Started: Mar 24 2009, 10:12:17 AM (941 Views) | |
| qewtypants | Mar 24 2009, 10:12:17 AM Post #1 |
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Hi While we optimistically wait for our offshore spouse visa to be granted, one topic that comes up regularly is whether hubby will have to wear a suit in Australia. He is in IT in California and their dress code is simply jeans and polo shirts, occasionally button up ones. Even as a consultant he wore a white dress shirt, but never a suit and tie. Although trying to come to terms with the possibility, and of course depending on where he finds work in Melbourne, he cringes at the thought of a tie and considers it so old fashioned. Has anyone else had to make this change? Qewty |
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| gpierce | Mar 24 2009, 10:59:27 AM Post #2 |
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NO thank god:) But, I'm ready I bought a couple suits/ties/shirts at the mens wearhouse last time I was in the US. Greg |
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| Samantha | Mar 24 2009, 02:44:29 PM Post #3 |
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Well being a lady never had to think about a tie, however used to live in Japan and worked for a company (like 98% of all Japanese companies) that demanded you wear a dark coloured, fabric matching, suit and high heels (mmm nice and sexist!) I know that doesn't help your husband but I do share his pain .... anyway. Not sure if this helps but I have found that basically any man looks 10X better in suit, really just look at a Copy of GQ Magazine...how hot are all those men?  Maybe just encourage him with that realisation.
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| DS6540 | Mar 25 2009, 02:36:15 PM Post #4 |
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I work in IT in Sydney, and the office park that I'm in is home to Fujitsu, Oracle, Microsoft... there are quite a few people that show up to work each day in jeans for each of these companies. That said, it does depend on your role too - sales guys typically dress in suits; however they're on a client site most of the time. I've found that the further you work away from the CBD, the more relaxed the dress code gets. This is probably good for him, as a number of the tech firms (at least in Sydney) have relocated their offices a bit further away from the city. My advice if he does end up needing a suit - find an excuse to get to Thailand and have a bunch of tailored suits & shirts made. They cost about the same as an 'off the rack' suit in the US, and they fit like...well, a tailored suit.
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| qewtypants | Mar 25 2009, 11:54:28 PM Post #5 |
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Suits made to measure - that sounds like a plan! He is an Oracle business analyst so I am hoping he won't have to wear the suit, but then again, I do agree that they do add a certain 'something' :D Qewtyp |
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| blarg | Apr 6 2009, 02:06:45 PM Post #6 |
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I wear a button up shirt and business pants, but no tie. :-) |
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| swell42001 | Apr 9 2009, 08:08:58 PM Post #7 |
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I moved here and am working for the same company in essentially the same position and I've found that the dress code is a lot more lax here in Melbourne then it was in the US - our IT guys are usually wearing jeans and I still wear business casual... At least it is easy to find nice suits here - you might also find that the dress code is not as strict as it sounds. |
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| lizkay | Oct 10 2009, 02:01:24 AM Post #8 |
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I hope that I've prepared my husband for business casual dress in CBD Sydney. He will be working as an IT consultant and visiting client sites, from what I understand. I just went to Brooks Brothers last weekend and bought every chino, gabardine pant, sweater, slim fit polo shirt, rugby shirt, non-iron slim dress shirt, in every color in my husband's size (as well as new socks and belts). His old Brooks Brothers wardrobe was looking a bit tired and it was time for a refresh anyways. I bought several pairs of new shoes from Brooks and Cole Hahn - some loafers, slip-ons, ankle boots. I hope all this will serve him sufficiently. I asked him several times if he needs to wear suits and he said he didn't think so (but wasn't sure). He has some Hugo Boss and Armani suits but I'd like to know if I should get some new ones for him now while I'm still in the US. My Questions: If he's visiting client sites, will he need to don a suit? I think I heard him say that he may get sent on stints in Melbourne as well. Thanks liz |
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| gpierce | Oct 10 2009, 10:35:18 AM Post #9 |
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I work at in IT CBA in Sydney Olympic Park, which in corporate banking terms is as far from the city as it gets:) Our standard is "corporate business attire", suit a tie monday-thursday: •Collared business shirts (optional - tie & jacket) for men •Tailored business pants •Clean closed & tidy Business footwear Most managers wear suite a tie, me included. Friday the standard is 'Smart Business Casual Attire' Acceptable •Collared shirts, collared polo shirts •Smart casual pants or tailored jeans •Smart casual shoes Excluded •Shorts, t-shirts, sleeveless t-shirts, singlets, tops that expose midriff, sheer materials, sporting jerseys, leggings, tracksuits •Sandshoes, thongs, and hiking boots So, we're a little more strict than most I think because of the bank background. If I were you're husband, when meeting with clients I would be wearing a suit and pants at least, if not a tie too. I think it will be expected. I've never been visited by a consultant who wore a polo shirt and slacks. Where are you from? Suits are expensive here. If on the west coast, go to The Mens Wearhouse and pick up a couple suits. Well worth it. Greg |
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| crapola | Oct 10 2009, 11:53:40 AM Post #10 |
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to be on the safe side, i'd get him some suits. |
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| lizkay | Oct 13 2009, 12:23:16 AM Post #11 |
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Thank you very much Greg -- very helpful info. I've advised my husband and we will be prepared if he has to wear suits. Thanks as well to "crapola". |
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