buttoned-up

• “In an interview with The Wall Street Journal at the company's New York headquarters last week, Mr. Echevarria spoke about the economic climate, Deloitte's buttoned-up culture and his rise up the corporate ladder.”

  The Wall Street Journal: For Deloitte CEO, Hard Economic Times Are Nothing New

• “In his buttoned-up Roman way, he, too, loves Antony, praising his military virtues with a starry-eyed admiration.”

  The Guardian: Antony and Cleopatra – review

• “High-waist pencil skirts, buttoned-up silk blouses and a decadent touch of sparkle signal the return of cinematic '40s elegance.”

  The Wall Street Journal: A Stricter Dress Code

• “The southern German state – the country's most prosperous together with its neighbour, Baden-Württemberg – has tried hard to shed its buttoned-up image.”

  The Guardian: How Bavaria became a European silicon valley

• “If Adelsberger's old work is Baltimore, his new work is the Mall: studied, historical and buttoned-up.”

  The Washington Post: Painter Seth Adelsberger shakes things up in Civilian Art show

• “Bits and pieces to include in your winter look is fur accents, lace, capes, knee high socks, over the knee boots (and no you're not to old), classic structured handbags and an easy one is the buttoned-up collar look - all the way.”

  The Huffington Post: Talking Denver Fashion With Neiman Marcus's Stylist Of The Year

• “Lily Allen attended the Givenchy Spring/Summer 2011 show in Paris on Sunday where she rocked a buttoned-up look.”

  The Huffington Post: Lily Allen Or Liv Tyler: Who Wore It Better? (PHOTOS, POLL)

• “Despite the buttoned-up crowd, the clothes were decidedly fresh.”

  The Huffington Post: Nicole Berrie: Akris Spring/Summer 2011 - Uptown Girls (PHOTOS)

• “Inspired by Paris's Michelin-trained chefs opening casual bistros instead of buttoned-up restaurants, Mr. Maws liked the idea of "bucking the system," as he put it—serving world-class food in an unpretentious neighborhood setting.”

  The Wall Street Journal: Fried Eggs With Caramelized Squash and Tomatillo Salsa

• “Romance aside, Gibson mostly wants to see the buttoned-up Hotch less serious this year.”

  Criminal Minds' Thomas Gibson: Things Are Not Back to Normal

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