My parents and friends point me out with regard to my cleanliness. I wear whatever I want to class. Hardly use deodrants and fragrances. Never really cared to polish my shoes except on the day of interviews or moots. Considers that wearing a watch is useless etc. Would allow my beard to grow naturally and then clean shave it and then allow to grow it again. Sometimes you can see eye goops on my face as well. In my T1 univ, people don't care. As long as you get the work done. But I see lot many people focusing on perfume brands, watch brands, suits, office bag brands etc. Is it because all these really matter. Like do partners really scold associates and senior associates for these things.

Here to reassure you. I was the same in law school. Corporate jobs can't take the chill out of you, don't worry. For instance, you'll have to wear formals, but keep a beard and shave when it gets too much. till A3, you can coast through, I did. Cab/public transport, a upper mid range Android.

I think you'll have to start getting more "square" once you're SA and above.

There's no expectation from firms that you have to be rocking the absolute best clothes or the fanciest watches. But absolutely no one is going to take you seriously at a firm or for that matter let you in the door if you dress and act like a hippie. Ironed clothes, polished shoes, trimmed nails and smelling good is the absolute bare minimum.

Grooming, money and social class matters helluva lot in work and life. Looks are secondary. Wear Armani suits, get men's facials, drive a BMW, speak English well and arm yourself with an IB school diploma and degrees from London/NY. The world will be your oyster --- fast-track promotions, top clients and a glam wife.

Been there, done that.