White tee + Polka Dot Skirt

I feel like it wasn’t too long ago that I was sharing a very similar outfit; a polka dotted skirt paired very simply with a white silk cami. Clearly, I have a type.

Whistles ‘de rien’ t-shirt, Topshop asymmetrical hem skirt (alternative spot skirt here and in yellow/white stripe here), Everlane editor slingback flats, Chanel boy bag (affordable option here), Linjer watch, Mejuri editor hoops, Pandora bracelet

I’m still dreaming of cooler weather, and with rain forecast this week coming, I’m hoping it’s going to be any opportunity to pull out some autumn layers. As much as I love a stripped back outfit like this during the warmer months, I’m ready to start playing around with some cold weather textures, and try out a couple of different silhouettes.

STYLING NOTES

01 | the slogan tee
It was really during my last trip to NYC that I fully jumped on board the slogan tee train (if there is such a thing), and I’ve sorta been accumulating them ever since. This one from Whistles is the newest addition to my wardrobe; a purchase encouraged by the fact that I’d heard only good things about Whistles tees, and I figured, why not?. I will concede that from first impressions, they’re very soft to the touch and comfortable to wear – the jury is still out on how it’ll fare over time, which is always the ultimate test for my wardrobe staples. For a weekend look, I’m quite partial to how a simple tee can pare back a more dressy skirt. I decided to tuck it in for a day running some errands, and I think it would also look cute with this same outfit, worn knitted at the waist.

02 | asymmetrical hemline
My mum was never a fan on asymmetrical hanky hemlines, but I’ve always been drawn to them – they’re so much more dramatic than a more tailored silhouette, and the style moves beautifully as you walk. The one I’m wearing above is from Topshop (in yellow stripe here), and combined with the polka dot print, it’s a pretty playful take on a midi skirt. This has been one of my go-to wardrobe staples; it pairs well with practically everything, and the interesting hemline looks effortless dressed up or worn casually like I’ve done here.

03 | slingback flats
I’ve talked a lot about my style resolutions for 2018, one of which was to focus on wearing more flats. The pair I’ve probably reached for the most the last couple of weeks have been the editor slingbacks from Everlane; the style is classic and elegant, and they just seem to elevate even the most simplest of outfits.