New Job, New Look, New Problems

So, here's the thing: I quit my job. I got stressed, which is tres unfashionable, and I realized that something had to give. I picked the thing that I liked least (which was obviously not this blog--wonderful for you, gentle reader), and I quit it. I suppose I was rather dramatic about it. But what do you expect for someone who writes an unread fashion blog and plots her outfits like an assassin?

Lest you think I'm sitting around the house eating bonbons and wearing stretch pants, never fear, I have a new, fabulous job at the tutoring agency I have worked with for a while now. I totally lucked into the job--I keep thinking that in a minute I'm going to wake up and be unemployed, and well, wearing stretch pants. Hopefully, that won't happen. But until it does, I, of course, have to dress for the new job.

Those of you who knew me at my previous post know that I spent just about everyday trying to be as fabulous as possible. Picking out my clothes was basically the most cerebral thing I did all day. Plus, the job necessitated a nice look. However, now my situation is most definitely changed. The place I work is casual to say the least. Moreover, it is upstairs, which doesn't sound like much, but if you are used to wearing 4 inch heels, you notice things like this. It's the kind of place where stilettos are more than a little out of place.

Take yesterday for example. Yesterday was my first day. Given that I've worked there for a while, just in another capacity, I knew to be casual. Casual to me was my black J. Crew jersey tank dress, a green J. Crew cardigan, heeled flip flops, and a black and white scarf tied in my hair. To me, that says casual yet cute, with a touch of je ne sais quoi. I walk in and my fellow co-workers are wearing corduroys, a hooded tee and Chuck Taylors and a polo, jeans and flip flops respectively. So I'm looking a bit odd, comparatively.

Hence my quandry: what does one wear that is casual, comfortable, and well, not fancy? I am utterly stumped. However, I like being stumped like this because it requires me to go shopping....he he. I have already called and lamented my case to my mother, who thought it imperative that I go out and buy something lovely ASAP.

What do you think? Any ideas about what I should wear? Obviously, I am very open to suggestions!