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1. Classic Open Denim Button down

denim,clothing,jacket,leather,outerwear, Source: Tran-seasonal trendsetter: The dos and

2. Sexy and Understated

hair,clothing,jacket,leather,hairstyle, Source: Walk in Wonderland: February 2014

3. Loose Flannel and Ripped Jeans

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4. Keeping It in Check

color,white,photograph,clothing,road, Source: Tuesday Ten: May Style Tips

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5. Menswear Inspired

clothing,jacket,leather,denim,spring, Source: Tomboy Chic

6. Untucked and Layered

white,clothing,sleeve,fashion,spring, Source: Monaco day 2 - Lovely

7. Add a Blazer

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11. Try Short Sleeves

clothing,pink,beauty,dress,fashion, Source: The Fixer

12. Max It out

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13. Country Chic

clothing,dress,costume,spring,fashion, Source: Tulle Skirt

14. Roll It up like Julia

hair,white,person,clothing,woman, Source: 50 Spring Outfit Ideas to

15. Add a Chunky Knit and a Scarf

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16. Tailor It like Taylor

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17. Red Carpet Style

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18. Street Chic

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19. Elegant like Emma

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20. Street Style

black,clothing,footwear,dress,fashion, Source: Hello, Gorgeous!: threads

21. Always a Classic

white,clothing,sleeve,blouse,formal wear, Source: Women's Clothing | Burberry

22. It's All in the Accessories

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23. With a Pinafore

clothing,dress,pattern,sleeve,plaid, Source: Black Watch Plaid - MEMORANDUM

24. Long over Leggings

clothing,denim,sleeve,outerwear,pattern, Source: Today's Everyday Fashion: Leggings

25. Crop over a White Button down

clothing,pattern,sleeve,blouse,jacket, Source: bloglovin.com

26. With Cut Offs

denim,clothing,sleeve,outerwear,jeans, Source: WE DID GOOD | TheyAllHateUs

27. Add a Statement Necklace

color,blue,clothing,red,pattern, Source: Favorite Things Friday

28. Pair with a Full Skirt

clothing,dress,footwear,leg,miniskirt, Source: Diary of a Fit Mommy

29. Flannel Button Downs Tucked into the Perfect Jeans

jeans,denim,clothing,trousers,footwear, Source: The Best Style Advice for

30. Go Long with a Maxi Button down

clothing,outerwear,fashion,footwear,photo shoot, Source: BDG Extreme Length Maxi Button-Down

31. Office Chic

clothing,spring,fashion,season,denim, Source: Menswear Melange - MEMORANDUM, formerly

32. Comfort with an Oversized Button down

clothing,white,sleeve,dress shirt,blouse, Source: Oversized Button-Down Shirt

33. Knot It

color,blue,clothing,denim,jeans, Source: The Times New Roman: People

34. Great with a Midi

clothing,pink,dress,footwear,sleeve, Source: White House | Black MarketSoft

35. It Girl Style

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36. Show Some Leg

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37. Sexy Secretary

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38. An in-vest-ment

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Where Thoughts and Opinions Converge

sharon
2015-04-16T05:43:45.046Z
Love Taylor swifts look with the shirt but really love the tulle skirt in #13
Andi
2015-04-16T03:50:24.315Z
And Katherine Hepburn and Diane Keaton. Love a crisp white shirt!
Courtk17
2015-04-16T03:22:49.484Z
Audrey Hepburn used to rock a good button-down, too
Erin
2015-04-22T17:31:18.275Z
I have another one Memorable like Miranda (Miranda Sings)
Zanna
2015-04-16T03:43:15.861Z
Love this classic look!

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