College was fun, but it can't last forever.

Kohl's actually has some good stuff. I have APT 9 shirts that I really love, but you need to do a few things. . .

First is fit. Just about every forums bit of advice will tell you that fit is the most important and it is. Baggy looking suits can fly at work, but when celebrating an evening they will hold you back. Baggy clothes don't hide flab or fat, they make it look bigger. Think fitted first.

I like the button up look, just make sure you're wearing the shirt right. Consider your cuffs and your environment. Then look at your collar and think if you want one or two buttons undone. I usually go two unless I am going to a more professional meeting, if you have a jacket on, then almost always go two. Remember Phil from the Hangover? Think about his outfit as they head out. Also, drop the undershirt.

Black slacks are probably a bad idea unless you have the right colours running up top and the right pair of shoes. I'd check out some photos of GQ models to get a good idea of what kind of pants to wear.

. . . Which leads me into colour. Black suits work great at business meetings and church, but I've always found most black suits a little too formal for a night out. I'm not sure the kind of places that you're sarging, but think about those when getting the colours for your outfit. Make sure that everything matches, too.

I have actually found a few cool looking watches online (Newegg, Amazon) and I've seen some that I would like to purchase at pawn shops. If you're on a budget then you're likely not hitting up the most expensive clubs and something like a Citizen, Invicta or Seiko can hold up well -- it's not first choice, but the right model can help an outfit a lot.

Check out your local second-hand stores. I have a store near me where I can get designer jeans and nice shirts for really cheap. It's a great way to expand your wardrobe for cheap. The staff isn't always the best, but since you're an artist then you can make some good/bad calls for yourself.