My previous company, EA, well, it was acceptable to show up to work in a stained t-shirt and torn shorts. Yes, I’ve seen that there.

At any rate, I stopped by Loehmann’s to look at jackets and dress shirts (and maybe a cashmere v-neck if they had any for cheap, though that’s usually unlikely). Well, I found me a gorgeous Michael Kors navy blue peacoat, original retail $395.

I paid $95 for it.

So, yeah, now I have a really beautiful jacket that I can wear to work and not look like the new X-Treme Sportz dood interning from the local junior college.

Baby steps to looking more upscale every day. Next step is finding a nice pair of work shoes. I love my Kenneth Coles, but they hurt my feet something fierce. :-/

I was able to get a couple pair of Calvin Klein slacks (one a pair a sharp charcoal with pinstripes that I love), and a pair of Perry Ellis (haven’t bought anything from them in a long time…hmmm.) Also, found a hot CK dress shirt and a great looking Michael Kors paisley print shirt. I’m super-stylin now!

Next I’m off to Filenes Basement to find a more comfortable pair of dress shoes. I have a pair of Kenneth Coles that I absolutely love in patent leather, but they’re incredibly uncomfortable over time. That’s fine for interviews and such, but not for working in every day.

So thanks again everyone, I really appreciate it. I’m actually going to run over to Brown Elephant to see if I can find some cool vintage stuff, thanks for the advice!