
August 25, 2014
Mission #40, Day 1--School Cliques--The Prep
School's back in session kids. And one of my favorite memories from school (sometimes my only favorite memory of school) included what I was going to wear. In fact, for my junior year, I kept a physical calendar of each outfit I wore everyday and did not repeat an outfit all year (aka prehistoric style blogging).
Another part of school, especially in mine, is cliques. You couldn't escape it. And my high school was known to be the preppiest high school in town. I, on the other hand, was a "punk rocker/skater" in high school. The preps were our enemy.
What is preppy style? Classic. Timeless. Safe. Fairly simple. Conservative. Think Charlotte York. So for this look, I went pretty classic and basic--black shirtdress, blazer, tweed flats. Of course, my blazer did have to be striped. I gotta be me.
But I did wear this to one of my classes for the mediation course, so it was good to be simple and "grown up" in. When in doubt, prep it out. Conference? Meeting the parents? Want to make a good impression? Prep, prep, prep.
After all, stereotypically the preps were the ones in school with the good grades, the successful parents, the nice cars. And their style was always pretty acceptable in most cases.
Even though I am still a little too rebellious to fully embrace the prep style, I have come to appreciate it more in adulthood. But I refuse to wear a polo. Nearly every job I had prior to my actual career involved wearing a polo. No mas.
Black Shirtdress-thrifted; Striped Blazer-Forever 21, thrifted; Tweed Flats-Target; Necklace-c/o Uncommon Goods; Sunnies-shop in mall; Diamond Stud Earrings-gifted

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Your red jacket is awesome and the wide leg sailor pants....awesome-r! I love this look.
I love thrifting. About 80 to 85% of what I own was thrifted. My sis doesn't like thrifting for all the reasons you mentioned but me, I don't mind at all for all the good reasons you've also pointed out. Friends see my wardrobe and think that I have a lot of money to throw away on clothes. I know I don't.
The good thing about thrifting here is that the clothes come from different parts of the world, mostly Asian brands and most of the quality is great.
I love thrifting. About 80 to 85% of what I own was thrifted. My sis doesn't like thrifting for all the reasons you mentioned but me, I don't mind at all for all the good reasons you've also pointed out. Friends see my wardrobe and think that I have a lot of money to throw away on clothes. I know I don't.
The good thing about thrifting here is that the clothes come from different parts of the world, mostly Asian brands and most of the quality is great.
Love the mix of masculine military vest and very feminine pink skirt!
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Serious bragging rights you've got there, Frannie! State Senator! Wow! Kudos to Conner!
Now I've seen a lovely way to style my brown skirt. Cute look.
I wish I knew suggestions to give about Kaden. I'm sorry that I don't.
Now I've seen a lovely way to style my brown skirt. Cute look.
I wish I knew suggestions to give about Kaden. I'm sorry that I don't.
How badly do I want that sweater!! I love it.... I'm now following you by email.
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I've been wanting a white blazer for so long. Love yours. Cute look.
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I understand its good to be responsible about spending money, but when a Giorgio Armani item is that dirt cheap you'll be needing jail to keep me from getting them. Looooove your dress; all the pockets and buttons! it's so fab with the leo shoes.
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Wow, Robin! I love this look! Fab spiked cap! Cute sandals too.
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Love your relaxed look. Acceptance of people from a different culture, ethics, sexuality, color, e.t.c is something a lot of people (myself inclusive) need to learn. I think that it's an individual thing. And is a pointer to how open-minded and humane someone truly is. I think that at first there is the shock to overcome and then if someone is open-minded they become accepting of the other person.
I must confess I did wonder about some of your work outfits, but you're lucky τ̲̅☺ have such relaxed dress code at work. I like the occasional power suit myself but on the regular I don't. Cute monochrome look. Love your necklace.
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Cute skirt. Love the look, Frannie.
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