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casual / work / school · cool · flat shoes
A preppy long skirt with an open cardigan
A shirt collar, pleated long skirt and cardigan bring a preppy layer relationship into a covered separates outfit. The cardigan can come off while the shirt and skirt remain a complete base.
The whole combination
- Ivory cotton shirt
- Navy lightweight pleated long skirt
- Oatmeal button cardigan
- Black flat loafers
- Navy lightweight tote
Check it on you
Check the pleats and shirt volume seated before tucking. Try the cardigan open; the collar should not crowd your neck and the hem should clear the loafers.
Make it work with what you own
Use a smooth long skirt when pleats feel cumbersome. The collared-shirt and removable-knit relationship carries the style direction without requiring a particular body shape.
Before you leave: test reaching, sitting and walking. Follow your own garment care labels. Weather suitability depends on the actual clothes and conditions; this look has no warmth or waterproof rating.