The New Go-To

When getting dressed for school, I try my best to be put together and well-dressed the majority of the time. I know it's "just school," but I strongly feel that I actually learn better and am more focused when I have put some effort into my appearance and I know that I look nice. That being said, I don't have the time or patience in the mornings before school to stand in my closet and stare at my clothes wondering what to wear. I normally try to pick something out the night before, or at least go to bed with an idea of what I'll be wearing the next day (i.e.: if it's a Thursday, something super-comfy, like leggings and a big sweater, will be on the agenda). Even so, sometimes I get stumped. Especially with the weather lately. It's still hot out, like summery hot, but I can't just wear tank tops and chino shorts (my summer go-to) to class all the time! Or at all, really. And it's obviously too hot for skinny jeans and sweaters. I've had to find a new "go-to" outfit, and I've definitely stumbled on something golden.

Shirt | Skirt | Flats

It strikes the perfect balance between school-appropriate and fun. It's become my favorite because there are simply so many options–OCBDs and popovers in so many colors and minis in so many fun prints–that you could follow this formula for days on end and never repeat an outfit. Even in my own closet right now, I could probably make seven or eight variations of this outfit! Lately, I've been frequenting Lilly skirts and Jacks, but when it gets a little chillier, I'll just wear flats and wool minis from J.Crew!

Here's my personal favorite variation of the OCBD/printed mini combo!

I love this outfit so much, that not only did I wear it in California, but I also wore it Thursday for my first day of school!

What's your go-to outfit?

XO