Halloween is only days away, yet putting together a costume at the very last minute has never, ever been a deterrent for doing something great. Here is the first of my 3rd annual Halloween in My Closet Series … this time around, I asked you what you wanted to see, and my job is to rise to the challenge!
‘Wholesome’ School Girl
In the submissions post, a lot of you suggested school related-teen costumes, a 1950’s Majorette from mary jane, Claudia from The Babysitters Club & Lila Fowler from Sweet Valley High from Midnight Cowgirl, and a schoolgirl from Eyeliah. Now, many of you would think that it’s a good idea to be a slutty school girl… but I think that’s for actual schoolgirls, and kind of unnerving for someone my age to try to attempt, not that there is anything wrong with being slutty (whatever that means) but looking slutty? That’s where I draw the line. 
I’ve decided to go the more wholesome route, because personally, I feel that that’s even more of a costume than any of the sinister ones out there. Luckily I found this vintage letterman cardigan in a thrift store for about $5 which pulls the costume together. A pleated skirt with a button down shirt are also essential, and it helps if one of those items is plaid. I’ve also got a pair of knee high socks with Mary Janes, and I just love them, and they match, so maybe the little red pumps add a little edge, but it also depends on your overall manner. As a brunette with a sneaky smile I probably come off more of an Audrey from Twin Peaks type, who isn’t wholesome at all.
Well, there goes the ‘wholesome.’
It’s important with costumes to have props, even though they may get lost at whatever event you’re going to, here I have just a plain brown bag and a random book on our bookshelf.
Costume:Letterman Cardigan, thrifted • Blouse, Francis • Skirt, Vince • Wool socks, H&M • Shoes, Market Publique
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Audrey image via Come Spy With Me
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Love, love, love this costume! That letterman jacket was a real find for only $5. Happy Halloween!
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You’re so cute! Compared to how you typically dress, there’s something so youthful and playful about this costume. (Though add in some textured tights, take the hair out of the ponytail, and maybe wear the cardigan upside down, and I think we’d still have a regular Jennine outfit in the making…..)
Ashe Mischief´s last blog ..TiLT: Things I Love Thursday [October]
more reasons to love you! stop being so cute already…
Oh my. So cute!
I love it!
I’m still thinking about how I’m going to pull off “zombie” with what I have ;D
Hannele´s last blog ..Touchdown
ADORABLE! So glad you are doing these posts. I should have had you come look through my closet for costume potential.
WendyB´s last blog ..The Eyebrows Have It
cute. not slutty, but in all its naivety still kind of sexy.
oh, and… scandinavian design: great book
Fenke´s last blog ..“No Sex, please!”…”Eh, okay!”
This is adorable, Jennine! I love that that fab cardigan made it into your Halloween ideas. What a find that was!
oh my god that cardigan is amazing!!!!!!! great costume. you are very convincing as a schoolgirl. what does it mean?
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Yes – adorable as wholesome. I think I have the clothes to do this look too! I am so stocked you went with part of my idea.
You have been such a great supporter of my new project and I really appreciate it, thanks so much for linking The Eyeline today.
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haha! LOVE it! anyone who cites the BSC as a inspiration is aces in my book <3
Katie´s last blog ..Fright Night
OK never mind costume. This is fabulous every day wear!!!
K-Line´s last blog ..Sew Excellent
Awww that costume was cute. I love that you’ve found a way to be cute WITH coverage!
What a cute idea. The lunch bag makes it, for sure! Brilliant. And that was a super score on the letterman’s sweater. I’m a vintage dealer & I keep my prices really REALLY low. Even I would’ve charged more for that piece. Well done!
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hello hot mama.
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Love the cardigan and the entire outfit. The props just pull the entire look together, along with the side ponytail. Very cute and creative for Halloween.
ClandestineChic´s last blog ..I Like Her Style
oh my goodness! thank you so much for all the lovely comments!
❤ kate…the best find in a long time!
❤ ashe..hahah, you could be on to something there, i did wear it most of the day!
❤ hanele, hahha just add white makeup and black out your eyes! easy!
❤ fenke… it IS a good book! leave it to you to be the only one who recognized it!
❤ swan..hehe i have no idea!
❤ eyeliah..i bet you do!
❤ kline..heheh
❤ nikcie, ooh i’ll have to check that out, but yeah, it’s a thrift find, so that’s why it was so cheap.
❤ clandestine..oh yes, props are everything!
Love the Preppy Chic on you, so cute!
I am totally thinking on Amelia Earhart because I love her style: the leather jacket, the tight pants, the boots.
Looking foward to see you in more costumes!
XOXO
I’m definitely in love with this costume. The cardigan, especially, is very, very pretty
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That’s simply perfect! I really love your costume…
You look phenomenal, lady! And how great that the pieces were already in your closet.
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I love this! Especially that letterman cardigan.
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you look so sweet! I love this “costume” – all of these pieces are gorgeous and would love to have any of them! I feel like all I see women wearing for Halloween are slutty witches and slutty nurses and slutty cat costumes.
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So cute! You definitely look wholesome. Plus, these days, slutty schoolgirls just end up looking like a Britney Spears music video rerun – so wholesome is much better, I would have to agree.
I’m so glad your Halloween In My Closet series continues!!
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