I would only say do the mary jane and sock thing if you are making it really punky. My LSAT instructor wore multistripe knee-high socks with the Doc Martin mary janes. I would never wear that b/c it's just not my style but since that does seem to be yours that's one way to wear it and make it funky, not old maid or childish. But if you want to branch out, like everyone has told you....DSW is awesome! You can get fanastic name brands at reasonable prices. And for something a little bit more stylish, amazingly I recommend Express for some very nice suiting pieces. I got a wonderful suit from there yesterday and it cost hardly anything, in terms of what a suit can cost anyway! I would have never thought I could wear their stuff b/c it's usually cut very small and the pants aren't always flattering on anyone with curves. But I highly suggest giving them a look b/c it's actually very classy and a hot suit can impress a man!
I know my bf was highly impressed!
