I bought two suits today for interviews and appointments.

Some of you will find this hard to believe, but I actually like dressing up. And I tend to wear fairly conservative stuff when I do — a contrast with the ponytail and the earrings.

I think of corporate wear as a costume, and part of me likes making the costume as authentic as possible.

So I sprang today for a nice grey Ralph Lauren and a less cool but still good Paolo Uomo slate blue that will be a helpful alternative jacket with khakis and such.

Both single-breasted, moderate gorge two-button jackets. Having the pants cuffed, too, just a preference of mine.

I even bought a pocket square for the Lauren. Add the Mont Blanc Meisterstuck pen (I got it for nothing — long story) and I’m ready for the boardroom. (That is, as long as the rest of the board are into Sleater-Kinney and look like refugees from Bonnaroo.)

I’m wearing a Ramones T-shirt and shorts right now, if that makes you more comfortable.