@spiraloflife: Is your software job involve working with a lot of engineers/developers? (Are you going to be one too?) I find that most of those offices are very casual. You'll find the guys in khakis and polo shirts if they can get away with it.

@Dallifornia: I think it really depends on the college. I went to a smallish "rich white people" college, and there was a large part of the population (mostly girls) who dressed for class (but particularly for "going out"). But there were also people who wore pajama pants (especially in the engineering department I…

@Kristinkles Ingabogovinanana: Definitely. I actually buy skirts a size smaller now because of this.

@Penny: The only issue I can see is having very good (and honest) pictures of the client. The camera really exaggerates certain features. What looks good in real life might look horrible/mediocre on camera.

I'm having the hardest time finding a decent pair of slacks because of one major problem: I have a fairly flat bottom. When I wear jeans (outside of office), I found out that ones with pockets on the back and a flap over those pockets were the most flattering.

@beatrixkiddo: Taking in the sides (including the waist) is a pretty expensive alteration. Unless your pants were very expensive, I would just buy some cheapish pants that fit during this time.

@echoparkgal: I work in a business casual office. No casual Fridays at the current client's place, but I did wear jeans on Fridays when I worked at the corporate location.

@bluebears: I buy my jeans for $20-$40 (on discount). I found a classic boot-cut works for me, and I can find some nice ones on discount.

@Blodwynn: If you're going to do performance wardrobe, I believe the norm is long skirts/dresses. Right? (It's been awhile.)

@kerald: She played Shawn's girlfriend for a few episodes on "Psych."

@Gnatalby: I definitely remember this. He was her manager as a legal sex worker (one of those legal brothels near Vegas). The daughter was a legal adult too. But yeah, way icky.

@Pennyfeather: I pretty much only watched and liked "Jersey Girl" for the Sweeney Todd scene.

@Anti-Patriarchy: What about some macarones?

@DorothyZbornak: She can't beat Brittany though. He plays soccer with my sister. He's seven.

@H: That's interesting. I definitely did not eat the American-style baby food (of mushed up vegetables, etc). When I was ready to get real food, I think I just got smaller portions of easily digestible foods. (She might have also made up some baby food of her own by using a blender or something.)

@mpls08: I may be wrong, but I don't think American kids even know about Popeye, Olive Oyl, and Bluto now. It's a sad shame too.

Maybe it's because I grew up in a non-American house, but I have never hated green vegetables as a child. My mother sometimes made this broccoli side dish (lightly cooked mixed with some seasonings and oil) that was delicious.

@NefariousNewt: I've seen the guys here (in DC, federal contractor). A lot of them go out of their out way to make it as casual as possible without wearing jeans. That goes for the older and younger guys.

@shefightsback: I definitely made some regretable choices when I did a shopping trip for my first job. (I got the offer and volunteered to start the next week.)

@Furface: If you're in a business casual environment, I would agree with bluebears. Tank tops no, but a sleeveless blouse should be fine. (Of course be careful of the cleavage.)