This was my back-up outfit. My first outfit sucked so this is what I wore instead. I always make a back-up outfit when I have an iffy outfit. In cases like this, I almost always wear the back-up outfit...like always. And they're usually a lot better than the first. But it takes me longer to get to bed because I have to come up with TWO outfits. Life is so hard sometimes.
I'm wearing all classic pieces here since I'm so classy.
I wouldn't have minded if my bow was bigger...than my head. But that would've made it floppy. And when I think of floppy, I think of ears.
I got these earrings for $1 at a garage sale from an old lady over the summer. She had tons of jewelry but I was really poor back then so just chose two pairs of earrings. They're a little heavier than I'm used to but it's nothing like these babies.
I'm wearing a JCPenney trenchcoat (free with gift cards), vintage earrings ($1), Gap shirt ($12), secondhand Gap jeans ($9), Target clogs (gift from my in-laws), and JCPenney bag (free with gift cards).
Buy: bowler bag, shoes
Howdy! I'm a new follower & I love the inspiration! This outfit is killer!! I almost always go with my back up too :)
ReplyDeleteI love those jeans!
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It's kind of crazy what a big difference hair makes. Your bun ties it all together, and if you'd worn your hair differently, I don't think the outfit would have been as awesome. Still awesome, but not as awesome. Yap.
ReplyDeletePretty, I love those jeans!
ReplyDeleteLove the classy look! Love the jeans, and I have a weak spot for blouses. Love that too. Heck, I love it all! :)
ReplyDeleteI love this!! You defiantly look classy. The red lip is beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteclassy classy lady!! and i think i can totally copy this outfit. and it is a plus with the wide leg pants because of the lovely huge bandages on my foot!
ReplyDeleteI believe I have those exact same jeans but in a lighter wash. And they look great on you! You just motivated me to brush off the dust bunnies from my pair (I'm not a huge jeans person) and I hope they still fit!
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GURLLL WHY YOU SO CLASSY
ReplyDeleteI love your jeans and trench and red lipstick and hair up and.. you know what? you're classy.
I've been looking for a pair of jeans just like this! They're so classic and feminine. Now I just need to get up the confidence to rock some red lipstick like that and I can be classic city too :)
ReplyDeleteI really love the earrings! Such a great find at $1!!
ReplyDeleteNothing wrong with a beautiful classic outfit.
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I think this is my favorite look on you, ever. So flattering on you, lady!
ReplyDeleteoh man this is a FAV outfit of yours.
ReplyDeleteMy great grandma gave me a pair of earrings exactly like that..except there clip on!
i see you mentioning "free with gift cards" a lot. where are you getting all these gift cards?
ReplyDeletecute outfit!
love love love love love love love that top! i've been looking for one like that everywhere! you look so good! my back up outfits usually are the ones i pick too...so weird huh?
ReplyDeleteI like how you narrowed your silhouette down even further by tying that bun. Love your shirt and the red lipstick is spot on!
ReplyDeleteOh man, I LUV this outfit, esp. those jeans, doll. You look awesome.
ReplyDeleteI love this outfit. This is something I would definitely wear!
ReplyDeleteYour bow is perfect. Any advice for how to tie them so nicely? Mine always look so messy!
ReplyDeleteThis might be my FAVORITE outfit you've posted so far!
ReplyDeleteI love everything about it.
That shirt for $12? Shut up.
Those earrings for $1? Not fair.
The pants-- I WANT THEM.
This outfit is the most adorable combination! You need to wear your hair in a bun like that more often! You can't get any more perfect! I'm obsessed.
ReplyDeleteAaaaah, I'm squealing over that top! I want! SO classy.
ReplyDeleteTwo outfits every night? Dang. Sometimes I can't even think of 1!
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Cute outfit and those earrings are lovely for $1. The other ones you linked to are amazing!! But I can imagine they are mega heavy!
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When I don't know what to wear I always go for classic outfits. Cause It's simple and always looks great.
ReplyDeleteLove the way you are dressed, really, one of my favorite looks of you.
You are breathtakingly classy. Yes.
ReplyDeleteYou look very nice in your classic outfit! I always tend to fall back on those, which makes me think that I need more classic items in my wardrobe.
ReplyDeleteReally really love this look!!! So classy! :)
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classy is the perfect way to describe this look! :) . I really love the bow and your hair up looks exquisite.
ReplyDeleteI love those jeans so much. I have flared jeans, but no idea how to wear them.
ReplyDeleteAnd the top knot looks really classy.
OK. I can't even find the words. This outfit is beyond words. PERFECT. The trench, the shirt (oh, the shirt!), the jeans, your hair, the earrings. WOW.
ReplyDeleteyou look fab and stylish!
ReplyDeletethe flare jeans is perfect on you. love the coat too :)
Love this classic with a twist outfit, by twist I mean it's not a boring plain white shirt ( love the bow accent). The more I look at those Target sandals....the more I want them.
ReplyDeleteIt may be "classic", but this is my fav outfit so far. And I have those same jeans. Off to find a bow blouse and trench. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm diggin' the earrings!
ReplyDeleteLove all the classy pieces to this outfit, the earrings are gorgeous and what a bargain and I LOVE the bow on your blouse :)
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Definitely a classy and stylish outfit, although I am very curious as to what your first outfit was....
ReplyDeleteyou look adorable with a bun! you have a very pretty face, and that hairstyle shows it off so nicely. And I am likeing the comeback of flared pants. You kind of master the classic work outfit thingy and still stay stylish while doing so. hurray to that.
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Pretty earrings!!!! And I looove the outfit :D
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You've gotten so much wear out of those clogs - I love it! I really want a pair, but considering there's still ice on the ground, i probably wouldn't be able to wear them for a couple more weeks.
ReplyDeleteYup - I'm definetly bookmarking this look to replicate some time in rhe future when I acquire a trench of my very own - your look is the essence of class and style! I do ADORE a bow - neck blouse!!
ReplyDeleteYou're really inspiring me with your work outfits! I think I'll dress up more for my next job. And I'll have you to thank for it.
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Yup ... SO classy. Great job.
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I LOVE this outfit. It's so classic. I've been looking for a white bow-tied blouse like that for ages now. It seems like it would go with everything.
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wow, i love the first shot. uber cool!
ReplyDeleteI love that top with those jeans. It's really great proportion play. I want a great bow blouse but I'm having trouble finding one.
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hey classy lady, awesome outfit! i love when people are able to make jeans look dressy, and you sure do it here by pairing them with that pretty blouse. i also really love the top knot in your hair. i keep wanting to wear mine that way, but then i get self-conscious and take it out. you've inspired me to leave it in :) ~joelle
ReplyDeleteYou look so chic in this outfit, end of story!
ReplyDeleteLove it! I need a shirt like that. You are classy!!
ReplyDeleteOoo I love tie blouses! I'm posting another outfit with mine on Friday. But yours looks so crisp and I love it! I gotta figure out how to make mine do that. Is that what people use starch for?
ReplyDeleteGreat back-up outfit! ... Love the idea of having one for one of those ugly days when nothing seems to work or look good, Love the top knot looks lovely! ... I'm a new reader :P
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Too classy! I love this look, especially with the bun and red lipstick! I am using this as my inspired outfit on a new post. I love this classic look with jeans, it works so well. OK I am done gushing about your outfit, IK one more time Too classy, too cute! Umm, how do you find such cute stuff at JCPenny's? I can never find anything???
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Wow! That's such a beautiful shirt - and it looks great with the coat and jeans! There's really something timeless about it.
ReplyDeleteYou are definitely classy here (and gorgeous). I love it. The shirt is my favorite part!
ReplyDeletetotally love this! those jeans look amazing on ya, girl. ♥
ReplyDeleteWOW... I simply adore this outfit ... it's great :)
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I really like that shirt. I would never have guessed it was from the Gap.
ReplyDeleteI lovey love love this outfit so much! Good choice. It is sooo classy. I wish those jeans weren't secondhand though, so I could go buy a pair. Like immediately.
ReplyDeleteSuper classy. You look gorgeous here.
ReplyDeleteI love this one!! I so need a pretty trench coat!
ReplyDeleteYou do look so classic and classy... and beautiful!! I love that high bun on you. I must admit though, now I am intrigued to know what outfit #1 was!
ReplyDeletevery pretty. i love the jeans!
ReplyDeleteLove the shirt~ The bow is very sweet, and I think it looks great with the jeans.
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I love how a few classic pieces can make someone look so pulled together, somehow effortlessly (when we all know it takes some effort to get up in the AM and choose a chic outfit). Love it!
ReplyDeleteOh Elaine, you look absolutely stunning, I love this outfit. Really a classy lady:)
ReplyDeletei LOVE the jeans and and hairknot! gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted a trench coat. But I've always felt like a member of the trench coat mafia in them. Guess I need to find one a bit more tailored.
ReplyDeleteYou look breathtakingly elegant! I love this outfit on you!
ReplyDeleteyou do so much with your pieces, and i love that... i really enjoy your blog because i recognize those shoes, or that bag, but you wear it in an entirely new way each time. its amazing
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I love this outfit! I'm in love with your jeans-I'm so surprised that they're GAP. I'll have to give them another chance.
ReplyDeleteThis outfit is perfect! I lol'd at "I wouldn't have minded if my bow was bigger...than my head."
ReplyDeleteso pretty! and i love the simplicity of your outfit
ReplyDeleteClassic perfection and I love those flares.
ReplyDeleteThis is excellent! I think of the same shirt, I should wear it with the sash (if I could find)
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