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top: thrifted l.l. bean oxford shirt jeans: j brand 210 the oslo in indigo shoes: steve madden oxfords from gilt groupe clutch: loft canning woven leather clutch

after a recent stint of styling up so many ladylike outfits, it was quite refreshing to get back down to basics in a really simple, more masculine look. i’ve actually been doing a lot of browsing for menswear since my younger brother recently decided to revamp his wardrobe and consulted with me for a bit of advice. the only thing is that he’s pretty opinionated and knows what he likes when it comes to clothes, so in the end he was the one who was influencing me. he’s been buying up simple oxford shirts, classic dark rinse jeans, slim cut chinos, boots, and oxfords. so naturally, after he got a nice selvedge chambray blouse, i got the girl version of it. then when i was at the thrift shop, i bought a few oxford shirts. then a few weeks ago, i acquired these cool oxfords on sale at gilt. i think my brother would be proud.

anyway, it’s a really nice outfit for the end of a nutty week. in addition to tons of projects and deadlines and the usual routine, i’ve also had a bunch of errands relating to my sick cat! don’t worry, she’ll be fine, but i don’t know if i can say the same about my wallet… and of course, whenever i get stressed, i reach for the junk food. yesterday, my vice was an entire bag of chips. and not the little kind. it was the regular, family sized variety that you get at the grocery store. and i finished it off drinking chartreuse cocktails with friends last night, so you can imagine that i’m not feeling particularly amazing today. but at least my clothes will be comfy while i finish off my week!

top: thrifted l.l. bean oxford shirt
jeans: j brand 210 the oslo in indigo
shoes: steve madden oxfords from gilt groupe
clutch: loft canning woven leather clutch

top: thrifted l.l. bean oxford shirt jeans: j brand 210 the oslo in indigo shoes: steve madden oxfords from gilt groupe clutch: loft canning woven leather clutchtop: thrifted l.l. bean oxford shirt jeans: j brand 210 the oslo in indigo shoes: steve madden oxfords from gilt groupe clutch: loft canning woven leather clutchtop: thrifted l.l. bean oxford shirt jeans: j brand 210 the oslo in indigo shoes: steve madden oxfords from gilt groupe clutch: loft canning woven leather clutchtop: thrifted l.l. bean oxford shirt jeans: j brand 210 the oslo in indigo shoes: steve madden oxfords from gilt groupe clutch: loft canning woven leather clutchtop: thrifted l.l. bean oxford shirt jeans: j brand 210 the oslo in indigo shoes: steve madden oxfords from gilt groupe clutch: loft canning woven leather clutch

52 comments

  1. cute cute! love the laid back look. ya can never go wrong with some jeans and a button down. a personal fave!

  2. Love your shoes – I've been considering getting a pair myself. I think they look better on you though then they would me.

    KeepItFvncy,
    M.E.

  3. very chic! I bought those shoes too on gilt and I'm also wearing them today!! btw, it's awesome that your over at ann taylor loft this month too. I shop there sometimes and have always wondered if anyone else around my age did as well so it's great! ^.^

  4. I like the bit of the feminine touch given by the clutch contrasting with the rest of the masculine look. perfect!

  5. so cute and simple….yet totally stylish!!

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  6. You look so cool here. I can't believe how quickly your Pixie is growing out! Mine never grows gracefully, so I keep having to cut it short again.
    So glad kitty is okay. I know it sounds a bit cuckoo, but a lot of things can be cured at home. If you just google the ailment, there's usually home remedies. I saved myself about $150 by treating my cat's urinary infection with Cranberry capsules at home!
    I hear ya on your chip-fest. I had a friend to stay and we bought snacks, and I ate a whole gigantic bag of cheese doritos without even really noticing! I think my friend lost respect for me that night.. :D
    x

  7. I love this look! There is something always fresh about jeans and a simple oxford. I spent an entire semester one year wearing pretty much nothing but; the thrift stores were my favorite place to scoop up large boy's/small men's oxfords for a song! ;)

    ♥ Casey
    blog | elegantmusings.com

  8. your shoes are perfect for it. You always are able to pull this look off so nicely. I don't think I could at all. I would make it look frumpy but you make it classy.

  9. totally missed the roof.

    YES menswear. i absolutely love getting people's reactions when i pull out an entirely boyish outfit after wearing really girly ones for a while! isn't it awesome that ladies can do that? guys can't really wear a skirt anytime they want…

    those shoes are killer.

  10. cute oxfords. i just got a brown pair myself. don't you love having these laidback style days after being a bit more dressy for a while? i know i do.

  11. love this outfit! you look like danny zuko! in a really good way. i gotta have that shirt.

    xo caitlin
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