Understated Classics

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Keeping style understated. Stocking up on classic pieces. Making it understated. Making it classic.

Rain. Wear. WIWW 0.29

It's been a crazy weekend/few days. Between my perpetual laziness, lack of enthusiasm due to weather, work, visitors, and well, just being lazy, I'm back in the game. Don't tell me you haven't...

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I've entered this giveaway with the hopes that one day this blog will take off and those who follow will not just come by for the boring clothes. One day, the story of my closet and life revolution...

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Audrey Hepburn at Work

For those who really know me, I'm obsessed with Audrey Hepburn. (Kind of like Blair Waldorf from "Gossip Girls"). I lean towards clothing that reflects a classic style, pieces that will work...

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Classic Khaki and Black WIWW 0.28

I was tired. The rain wouldn't stop. And, I had woken up early to put dinner in the crock pot. I was more focused on being creative regarding my cooking that my outfit became lackluster. You'd...

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So much so simple

I wore this on a flight back to DC, and when arriving back to work, students were commenting "That dress has almost EVERY kind of technique we've been teaching you, Clare!" They were referring to:...

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Preppy Prepster

"Nuff said. I swear. When I wear a button up oxford and a pencil skirt, I feel like I belong in a preppy office, not the casual, "come as you are, yet somewhat professional" vibe. I don't know if I...

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Plain Polkas WIWW 0.27

As I write this, "New York, New York" by Frank Sinatra is playing. It makes me think of the contrast in clothing from New York City to where I am now, in the DC area. As much as I love NY and my...

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Sequined Midi Dots

I. LOVE. THIS. SKIRT. You are probably sick of it already. But too bad. Cause it's so versatile and so lightweight, how can you not? Plus, it has pleats and dots. And! Well. It was on sale when I...

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Linen Stripes

Thank you Momma UC. Thank you for cleaning out your closet and seeing that this skirt isn't your style, but rather, mine. Thank you. And it fits. A pencil skirt. Linen. Lined. And fun colors and...

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Dots and Stripes

I'm obsessed with this skirt. Something about the pleats, polka dots, length, color (black and white) and overall flowy air about it, definitely something I recommend. Definitely recommend this to...

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Weekend Wrap

Congratulations my students! You did it! And what a beautiful graduation ceremony it was. I am so proud of all you (past and present, and for that matter, future.) May you enter the "real world"...

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Pleated Stripes? YES PLEASE

Thank you, Eshakti for this fantastic dress. Not only is it super cute, but it captures my style. The fact that I customized the neckline to be boatneck, and straps, but...THIS DRESS HAS POCKETS!...

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Boring Professional

Sometimes you just gotta go boring professional. Although, upon arriving to work, I learned I could have dressed down in jeans and a tee shirt. Of course I spend way too much time looking for my...

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WIWW 0.26- Florals and Stripes

I am getting used to this whole pattern mixing thing. I am also getting used to my allergies, itchy eyes, sneezing and swollen puffy under eye bags. (That explains no face in these pics!) I also am...

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Princess Seams and Lookin' Sharp

One of the most awesome things about what I do? The freedom to dress somewhat casual yet pulled together without having to put too much effort into it. And! If I'm not in an important meeting,...

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Floral Monday

Always a compliment when students are moving home for the semester and they say to you "You look really cute today." Why thank you students. And you have a good summer too! I will miss them this...

May 13, 2013 Like

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Pinterest Polka Dots

I have been trying to clear up my Pinterest boards lately. Reason why? Well, I keep pinning and not doing anything with them! Tons of outfits, crafts, quilts, recipies, and they are all just...

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First of May? No Way!

I'm definitely not a poet. And yes, I wore this on the first of April. I think I may do this for the first of all spring/summer months. This is a great look, my students love it, coworkers think...

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WIWW 0.25- Rainy Prep

Even my students knew this outfit was an outfit where they knew- "Clare has something somewhat important going on." Not really, but I guess if you call mounds and heaps and loads of laundry to do...

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Conferences and Presentations

... this introvert is terrible at them. I hate them. I hate getting up in front of large crowds and speaking. I know, I'm a hypocrite and danced- but that was different, I was not giving a speech!...

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Midi Dots

It's been a crazy few weeks but I think now I can see my summer break ahead. (No, I don't get summers off, but the students are heading home within the next two weeks, meaning my office can...

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Victory is Mine

Did you miss me? Of course you did. You missed me bragging. I won the dance competition! In fact... see...pretty legit. Yes, that's me. I swear. I spent an hour in hair, and an hour in make up. The...

Apr 25, 2013 Like

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Patterns in Pink

Alright. This is the busiest week of my semester. You are lucky I had maybe a 20 minute window to snap a few shots and post. Short and sweet. But today, let's focus on the pattern of this skirt....

Apr 18, 2013 Like

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WIWW 0.24- Navy and Teal

This morning was insane. I couldn't figure out what to wear and I was already running late. AWESOME. Oh well. So I chose this skirt as my base. But couldn't figure out what to wear on top. I had a...

Apr 17, 2013 Like

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Link Up: Truth Tuesday: Go with Who You Are

Today's "Truth Tuesday" is a public service announcement to all my students out there who are stuck and have a difficult time making decisions about things like "Do I run for Student Body...

Apr 16, 2013 Like

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Rock and Roll Fridays

So I went from warm, sunny, beautiful, Cherry Blossom blooms, sun dresses, LOFT midi skirts to...FROZEN. I packed like a blogger though, my suitcase for 3 nights? More like I was going on a 10 day...

Apr 12, 2013 Like

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Pleated Floral Maxi with Stripes

So my camera is busted *sad face* but luckily, since LOFT was having a sale, and I just got my nails done, I figured I'd do a Polyvore to show you what I was wearing. Yes, I copied the model on the...

Apr 10, 2013 Like

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Books, Books, Books: March Update

This month was all about beauty. In the past, I've found reading to be relaxing and enjoyable, but for some reason, this month, I have discovered the beauty in literature. Like how F. Scott...

Apr 6, 2013 Like

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Casual Friday

Casual Friday by understatedclassics featuring ballerina shoes Here's what I am wearing today. Simple yet casual chic. And yes, I got the Coach flats at TJ Maxx, definitely did not spend the $130 I...

Apr 5, 2013 Like

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Rain. Wear. WIWW 0.29

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Audrey Hepburn at Work

Classic Khaki and Black WIWW 0.28

So much so simple

Preppy Prepster

Plain Polkas WIWW 0.27

Sequined Midi Dots

Linen Stripes

Dots and Stripes

Weekend Wrap

Pleated Stripes? YES PLEASE

Boring Professional

WIWW 0.26- Florals and Stripes

Princess Seams and Lookin' Sharp

Floral Monday

Pinterest Polka Dots

First of May? No Way!

WIWW 0.25- Rainy Prep

Conferences and Presentations

Midi Dots

Victory is Mine

Patterns in Pink

WIWW 0.24- Navy and Teal

Link Up: Truth Tuesday: Go with Who You Are

Rock and Roll Fridays

Pleated Floral Maxi with Stripes

Books, Books, Books: March Update

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