Ok, for those of us who dont do the "trendy" stores, I have some other suggestions...
1. Do NOT buy more suits. You wont wear them. Remember, you'll have your white coat to wear, and it doesnt fit over a suit coat very well.
2. While J. Crew, VS and the GAP are nice and trendy, they're also mucho expensivo (yes, I know thats not really spanish). I got my clothes for my site/clinic visits from Kmart. Im at UTMB, so its still in the 70s here, and my black pants with various short sleeved patterned tops have worked out fabulously. I got 8 outfits for $50 and they dont *look* like they came from Kmart.
3. What you wear depends on where you're going to be having patient interaction. Scrubs are appropriate sometimes. Other than that, ask. My preceptor at the pediatrics clinic wore black jeans, a turtleneck and a blazer (she doesnt wear the coat) to work today. Some places may want you dressier. But I highly doubt that anybody will grade you down if you dont show up in a suit.
4. Get COMFORTABLE shoes. So long as they dont look ratty and are closed toed, you're ok. I wear rubber soled leather shoes instead of pumps or dress flats. Some places may let you wear sneakers, again, it depends on the setting.
Star