They say many designers and fashion editors wear a uniform. A certain combination of clothing that is a mix of form, function and style. I have a uniform too.
Emmanuelle Alt, Editor-in-Chief- Vogue, Paris
For as long as I can remember I have loved button down shirts. It can’t be a tunic or pullover. It has to be a straight up button down. French cuffs? Yeah, I’m fine with that. But I just LOVE a button down– tucked in a variety of ways or not at all. When I’m unsure of what I want to wear, the button down never fails me. It’s my uniform.
Do you have a uniform?
I love a good button down shirt with jeans, slip on sneakers, ballet flats or even heels on some days. The beauty is in the button down. It makes me feel both efficient and sexy all at the same time and with the shift of a button.
Throw a sweater over the top for texture and color. Wear a blazer in velvet or for a pop of color. Floral blazers are big this spring and update the classic look. Rocking neutrals will never wear you wrong.
Adding vintage gold bracelets is both classic and dresses it up.
A swipe of red lip gloss punches up the look while still maintaining a classic look.
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Love this, makes me want to put together a button down outfit.
Mary
http://www.marymurnane.com
Yes! I’m ready to wear another one today!!
You make me want to go buy all of the button downs and cute pull over sweaters ever.
Do it!! I’ve picked some great ones on the Maven board. The blue checked one is fantastic.
I don’t have a uniform really, but I did when I was working. Then it included either a blazer or cardigan. But now that I’m retired, I love being able to switch it up more! Although I have been trying to take some of those same items and work them into my life now. Life the cardigan…we are just using it differently this week!!
jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
I get that! I definitely revert to my uniform on the days I’m indecisive on what to wear. It’s a no brainer. The days where that doesn’t even works I should just go back to bed.
I love that your uniform is chic and timeless. I have 2 or 3 kind of uniforms and I am sharing one of those on the blog today, Vicki. =)
I welcome you to stop by the blog and share your awesome style with my readers on my new linkup, this week. Happy Hump Day! Thanks, Ada! =)
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Fun! Thanks for stopping by and linking up. I did too on your blog!
I feel that I used to have a uniform, but I’ve lost it somewhere along the way. Maybe when I started staying at home? Hoping this Spring to get some new basics that I love. Thanks for the inspiration!
Spring is a great time to start, Colleen. Find some fun items in lighter shades or basic blue and white and go from there. Thank you for stopping by!
I for sure have a uniform. Seems I am always styling different variations of that same look. Great post.
xx, Elise
http://www.sparkleandslippers.blogspot.com
Thank you! And thanks for stopping by and commenting!
This look is adorable!! 🙂 I am loving the stripes over the jean button top!
Thanks Kayla! And thanks for stopping by today!
Love these looks. I totally have a uniform too and it kind of makes life so much easier. Your signature look is always just a combo of those classic pieces. Spend less time thinking, look great.