I'm going to wear the suit I already have for the interview. I tried it on, and it fits, though it's a bit tight. I moved the buttons on the jacket and the button on the pants. It will do, especially after it loosens up a bit after wearing (it's wool).
Being wool, it may be too warm for the day, since we're having unseasonably warm weather. But tomorrow is supposed to be colder. Anyway, I don't think anyone will register what kind of fabric I'm wearing.
It's plain charcoal gray, and I'll wear a black shell and a black and white scarf.
My backup outfit is a pair of cream-colored pants and a black jacket with white pinstripes. I'll wear that if it turns out to be really summery weather.
I just couldn't see investing so much money in an item of clothing I won't wear much, for the sake of a job I probably won't get anyway.
It wasn't a spend-free weekend, however. I wrote a check to the upholsterer for $450. Unfortunately this expense came too late to help with the Citi bonus and too early for the Discover bonus. Phooey. So I wrote a check, which was the upholsterer's preference.
I also spent $31 on kitty litter and cat food. No groceries this weekend. I'm going to live on what I have in my pantry and freezer.
Also spend $1.50 on a load of laundry.
I'll be glad when tomorrow's over. Even when there's not a lot at stake, an interview is a stressful experience!
The Suit
October 27th, 2014 at 01:16 pm
October 27th, 2014 at 01:28 pm 1414416524
Good luck on the interview! I hope it works out whichever way you want.
PS Dropping those stickers in the mail tomorrow. Busy weekend and never made it to buy stamps.
October 27th, 2014 at 04:05 pm 1414425924
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October 28th, 2014 at 12:17 am 1414455457
Will you get a tiny discount or free delivery from the upholsterer who would have been charged a 3-4% fee from whatever card you'd planned to use. Have you see the sofa? I hope it looks terrific and exceeds your expectations. Time to enjoy your stuff and your experiences.