Because I work from home, my everyday outfits are pretty lackluster. If I don’t have meetings and I’m going to yoga at night, there’s a high chance that I’ll be in yoga clothes all day. And I’m not going to lie, there are days when I opt for sweatshirts and leggings over anything else.
But then are days when I have meetings and have to actually look somewhat presentable. It rarely makes sense to get super dressed up, business casual at most… Yet, I generally just wear something comfortable and put together so I can go from desk to meeting and back to my desk again.
This Lilly tee and skort combination is one of my recent faves. Last week was a meeting-crazy week and I gladly pulled out the colorful print for a particularly busy day.
I like to keep things simple in terms of jewelry and I finally got my charm bracelet back from the jeweler. I haven’t taken it off! It jingles and jangles in the best way– it’s definitely an eye catcher, too.
Also a note on this t-shirt… It might be the best t-shirt I’ve acquired this summer. It’s cut like a blouse so it works for dinners with girlfriends (just add white jeans and wedges) and is comfortable enough to wear all day. It’s a little bit pricey for a simple tee, but definitely one you can get a lot of use from for years to come.
These are always my favorite outfits – versatility is great! Last Fall, my semester was really weird and had awkward class times, making versatile outfits really important! xx, Mikkaela The Southwestern Prepster
This outfit looks so simple yet so put together! I both teach and take classes at university so I have to make my outfits nice enough for the Spanish class that I teach and comfortable enough for my own grad school seminars! This is a perfect example! Love,
I love this look! I agree – it's always hard to come up with outfits that are casual but still make it look like you're trying, haha. That skirt is so cute, by the way!
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What an adorable outfit! Love the skirt!
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These are always my favorite outfits – versatility is great! Last Fall, my semester was really weird and had awkward class times, making versatile outfits really important!
xx, Mikkaela
The Southwestern Prepster
I love that skort! it's so flattering!
xx,
Allie
allaboutaph.blogspot.com
I love how your skirt is scalped! Looks lovely!
This outfit looks so simple yet so put together! I both teach and take classes at university so I have to make my outfits nice enough for the Spanish class that I teach and comfortable enough for my own grad school seminars! This is a perfect example!
Love,
Ane | Basque Prep
I have this skort and it looks adorable on you!
xoxo,
Katie
chicincarolina.blogspot.com
I love this look! I agree – it's always hard to come up with outfits that are casual but still make it look like you're trying, haha. That skirt is so cute, by the way!
xx
Caitlin | Your Typical Prep
I love super cute, super comfortable outfits!
xoxo, SS
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