Metamorphosis

Here's how a real West Coast Girl dresses for work:

A $3 scarf from The Patch, a "premium recycled and vintage clothing" (read second-hand) store.

A cotton sweater.

A chenille skirt from The Velvet Crease, a "designer label consignment" (read second-hand, again) store.  A steal at $35, though I had to pay extra to get it shortened.

Black tights!  (Footnote:  I bought tights with no waistband - for obvious reasons - but discovered that a waistband actually serves a purpose - it keeps the tights from falling down!  Need to buy a different style ...)

Low-heeled shoes, complete with orthotics.