Blew $800 on a 'professional wardrobe' before my first job

Thought I needed expensive dress shirts and slacks for my first office gig. Dropped $800 at some store in the mall. First week there, everyone wore jeans and polos. The boss even said 'dress for your day, not your title.' I looked like a try-hard in a suit. Now those shirts just hang in my closet. Anyone else get duped by the whole 'dress to impress' nonsense?

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white.grant3d ago

Used to buy into that whole thing. This changed my mind.

beth_ward802d ago

Used to buy into that whole thing" - but is it really that big a deal either way? Feels like folks get worked up over stuff that doesn't matter much in the long run.