Clothed with Grace: Keep It Simple

Friday, January 3, 2014

Keep It Simple

Whelp, back to school today. Whomp, whomp.  Break has been great, I've had some time to myself and some great time with family too. Today is a workday and I have grades to finalize and lesson plans to write.  

As for my outfit, I'm going to come out and say it, sometimes layering a shirt under a sweater is just too much work. Seriously. Getting the arms and collar just right is the last thing I want to do when I'm already tired in the morning, and having to get up early for the first time in weeks. So, today I am keeping it simple with this red vest and my Stella and Dot necklace, and that's ok. I love the overall ease of this, and it's perfect for looking put together and cozy at the same time.










Vest: $3 Studio Works (thrifted) similar
Sweater: Express similar
Necklace: Stella and Dot same
Bracelets:  Chimera, Moxie , Renegade Stella and Dot
jeans: Old Navy $19 similar
Shoes: Vera Wang $12 similar

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23 comments:

  1. GailJanuary 3, 2014 at 7:37 AM

    Oh my I totally agree! I always feel a little constricted too. Love the stripes!! I'm a new reader. Have a great first week back! (My hubs teaches high school physics so he is back too.)

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  2. Jennifer RomeroJanuary 3, 2014 at 8:28 AM

    I love red on you!! This look is great!
    oXo
    Jenn

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  3. Haley WeidmanJanuary 3, 2014 at 9:32 AM

    This look is great! We're back on Monday, BOO! :(

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  4. Agnes MayerJanuary 3, 2014 at 9:44 AM

    Love this outfit Ginny. I totally know what you mean about it being too much work about layering a shirt under a sweater. I also wanted to comment on your Fair Isle sweater. I bought one from Banana Republic and I love it!!!!!!!! Love yours!!!!!!

    Happy New Year!!!!!

    Agi:)

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  5. Danielle WallaceJanuary 3, 2014 at 10:38 AM

    I have to agree, I have NO idea how you wear button ups under shirts all the time! I love the way it looks, but man it is just too uncomfortable for me! That shirt is the absolute perfect striped shirt and I really love the way the colors of the necklace pop with the red vest :)

    <3 danielle

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  6. Laura BJanuary 3, 2014 at 12:25 PM

    Great vest! I love it with the striped shirt and your necklace colors compliment it all! We have to go back on Monday (although they are predicting -40 temps so we shall see).

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  7. TaraMixandMatchJanuary 3, 2014 at 1:06 PM

    That necklace is so fun with red!

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  8. SusannahJanuary 3, 2014 at 1:40 PM

    What a classy and simple outfit. :-)

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  9. Noel MarieJanuary 3, 2014 at 1:57 PM

    Great color combo, digging the arm party too! Love me some gold jewelery!

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  10. Inge JaneJanuary 3, 2014 at 2:06 PM

    Yes, sometimes simple is best! Layering does take a lot of adjusting, not just when you put it on but I often find myself pulling and adjusting as the day goes on. Yesterday was our first day back from break, but then we had a snow day today!

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  11. MelodyJanuary 3, 2014 at 2:43 PM

    I have a hard time with collared shirts under sweaters too. Love the vest!

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  12. silvergirlJanuary 3, 2014 at 5:17 PM

    Ha, I thought I was the only one who had problems getting my collar just right!
    Brett

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  13. Elegance and MommyhoodJanuary 3, 2014 at 7:09 PM

    Simple but Adorable. I love the Vest with the Striped Boat Tee. You acquired another great Vest in your large collection of Vests. And that Necklace pops. I am also loving all that snow, by the way. =)

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  14. tastefulstyleJanuary 3, 2014 at 8:30 PM

    Love this look!
    I have to agree with you on the shirt + sweater deal--I just attempted it today, but it turned out to be too much work, so I abandoned that look. Ha!

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  15. MichelleJanuary 3, 2014 at 9:05 PM

    You seriously have the best vest collection (and they are all great deals at that)!! I am still searching for a perfect faux fur vest! :)

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  16. The Working Girl's Shoe ClosetJanuary 4, 2014 at 6:52 PM

    What great Winter fashion!! Love Lady Vera flats! So great to have affordable fashionable shoes...

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  17. Charu SharmaJanuary 5, 2014 at 7:57 AM

    You look fabulous in red!! Love love love it <3

    Hugs and kisses
    Charu

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  18. LaurenJanuary 5, 2014 at 3:23 PM

    So not looking forward to going back to school either! Cute comfy outfit!

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  19. Jessica CaiJanuary 5, 2014 at 6:25 PM

    Gorgeous red vest and statement necklace! I really enjoy your blog so far and would love to follow each other--please join my GFC and I'll follow you right back!

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    xo Jess

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  20. Lisa - respect the shoesJanuary 5, 2014 at 7:47 PM

    Lovely necklace - happy new year!

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  21. Anshul BhargavaJanuary 6, 2014 at 3:12 AM

    Aww you look so lovely!!! I adore your arm candy!! <3

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  22. SydneysFashionDiary.comJanuary 6, 2014 at 8:37 AM

    Simple yet adorable outfit, Ginny! Hope you have a great week!

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  23. BrynnJanuary 10, 2014 at 6:06 PM

    This outfit is so nice, Ginny! It's simple but cute, and I really like that sweater! I'd totally wear it with all my vests ;)

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