What I Wore:
Blazer: Target - giftcarded ($30)
Lace tank: Target - $14
Belt: J. Crew - $10
Skirt: Target - $23
Shoes: Endless.com - $20
Necklace: Forever21 - $24
Earrings: Forever21 - $3
Thursday, we had a school-wide pep rally for homecoming and the dress up theme was "Sprit Day." I'm all about subtle participation, so I chose to wear our school colors (navy, grey, and white) in a pretty typical outfit. The outfit is pretty basic, but I love the textures of this lace top and navy semi-bouclé skirt. I felt rather "at home" in this, and I was glad to be back in an accord with my clothes.
After the pep rally, however, I changed into sneakers and workout attire (complete with a sweat-headband) to play the 8th grade vs. faculty basketball game (AKA my annual reminder that I have no hand-eye coordination). I mean, I ran a half-marathon, guys...and I was much less tired at the end of that than playing a couple quarters of basketball.
I didn't get a picture of the entire ensemble, but here's the most proof I'm willing to give you:
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| Picture taken post five quarter-length games. Rough. I can't believe I'm posting this on the internet. |
Now, the rest of the outfit included basketball shorts and Vibrams.
Yes, I played basketball in my Five Fingers. I'm that hardcore.
(Not really, I just wanted an excuse not to wear the awful knee socks the faculty coach wanted us to wear. Sneaky, right?)
XO,
18 comments:
Do you run in your vibrams? I'm very curious about trying them as I tend towards injury very easily....But I'm also worried because when I've tried to be more of a forefoot striker with my running I get achilles tendon problems and I know the vibrams force you to be a forefoot striker...maybe I should just give up on running
That skirt is adorable!!!
I love how subtle you are here. I'd totally pull the same route- sophisticated yet not distracting!
Happy Friday!
Clare
UnderstatedClassics
I love how simple this looks at first glance, then you begin to notice all the lovely textures and patterns and how well they go together. :)
Gray and navy is one of my most favorite color combinations - you look great! I love all the textures you used here. It's interesting without being overdone.
I'm having a great visual of you playing basketball in your Vibrams - haha! That's so awesome.
wait, homecoming? Isn't it, like, January?
I love your outfit with the different textures and subtle colors. I love that the stripes on your shoes match the stripes in your belt. Super cute!
And you wear Vibrams? LOL I THOUGHT YOU WERE STYLISH, WHITNEY. IT HAS ALL BEEN A LIE.
We celebrate basketball season's homecoming in January every year. The Upper School has their own separate football homecoming, but that's another story. :)
I was disappointed that the far away picture didn't show the details (ridiculous expectations of a style blogger, right?), but in the end, I am glad that it looks simple from far away, but the best part is the close up.
Bahahaha about Vibrams! I definitely don't wear them for looks -- they're just for running/pilates/yoga (and apparently basketball). I would expect to be ridiculed in public if I wore them on a regular basis.
Agreed -- I love blue and grey together!
Oh, let me tell you, I looked beyond ridiculous! Thankfully, I have such sweet kiddos that they would never let me know that they thought so, too. ;)
Thanks, Carrie! I think it would be an entirely different outfit without the textures and patterns!
Exactly! I want the kids to know that I care enough to participate, but I don't care enough to go crazy with it. ;)
It has a much more expensive look to it, too! I seriously don't think anyone would ever guess it's from Target. :)
I do run in them! The first time I ever ran ten miles, I ran it in my Five Fingers. :) I switch between these and my New Balance Minimus shoes depending on how far/fast I want to go (and how much I want to work my calf muscles -- they get more of a workout in my Vibrams, believe it or not!). I swear by minimal shoes -- it changed how I run and I don't get half the aches/pains I used to get with "normal shoes." Vibrams and minimal shoes force you to be moppy toe through running!you're not supposed to tippy toe through running!
I love that you posted the post basketball picture!
Whit, high five to this outfit. have we seen this skirt before? it's so pretty! I love the classic navy/white combo.
and you still look adorable in all of your sweatiness. i hate you.
ok, just kidding. bffs again.
P.S. This week was a little crazy for me. I'm sending out your necklace on Monday!
That's so awesome! I hope you'll do a little post about it and show us. :)
It's a fun part of being a teacher, right?
Woo! High five back atcha! This is the first time I've worn it, but I promise it was a 2012 buy!
Hate all you want, it was a totally staged picture, right? In person, I looked like a goober. :)
Whew. Couldn't handle it if you for real hated me, though.
PS - Take your time! You're such a sweetie! :)
I debated about posting it, but since I technically wore the outfit for about half of my day.... haha!
Thanks, Heather! My school has a pretty strict dress code for its teachers, so we all try to keep it as professional as possible. Best of luck with your basketball fundraiser!
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