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Mondak,
Try the Men's Wearhouse - they give good service and the prices are reasonable. They have a good range of stuff (at least I think so). Give them a try, it's worth it. I spent 3 hours and almost $2000 getting outfitted there (I got a lot of stuff). It was worth it.
I got a nice sportcoat there. It was navy, but sleek; no "captain's buttons - the traditional ones). It's versatile - I can wear it in many combinations: with khaki's and white shirt for traditional; with a nice pair of jeans, nice shirt (untucked) and Kenneth Cole shoes for casual/night out; with dress pants and shirt still appropriate for business etc...
Also, hairstyling may help your look. I'm also 32, but I'm versatile: If I leave facial hair and carry myself a certain way, I can look "older, distinguished etc", especially with glasses. If I shave, change my clothes to a younger style, then I fit right in with the college crowd (I still get carded).
For shoes, try the Kenneth Cole line.
Shirts, maybe Calvin Kline?
I live in LA so I understand exactly what you mean. But, it also depends on your industry. If you're in entertainment, then casual is pretty wide. But in finance etc, then a more conservative look is the general rule even in LA.
Willravel's advice is sound, common sensical and prudent.
Hey, I'm learning too, heck we're all learning eh?
Oh, don't forget: there is a huge difference between jeans and nice jeans. I have a couple of regular jeans (for play, etc, and one or two nice jeans - something you pay $100-200 for (ridiculous I know, but I realized there was a difference), Think Diesel, Seven, Ebisu, etc. I think Will and someone had a jean post going on. So, nice jeans would go well with a nice blazer.
Good luck bro, let us know how it goes.
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