An Outfit for Casual Mondays

What is casual Monday?  It’s a Monday when you have no big meetings, your bosses will likely be at the lake, and you need to look nice, but you don’t need to try to hard.  So what does one wear on a casual Monday?

Amal Clooney is a style icon.  Simple, classic, but always with an explosion of personal style.  If I could raid any celebrity closet, I have my shopping list already to go for hers.  This outfits is perfect for a casual Monday because it is beautifully pulled together.  But also, because if  you’re wrong about the makeup of your Monday, or something changes, you can just grab a blazer and press on.

Sweater // This J.Crew Short Sleeve Sweater is a preppy summer staple.  It comes in a myriad of colors, and runs up to 3x sizing.  You can wear it with skirts now (would also pair with this floral pleated one), and jeans and trousers when it cools down.

Skirt // Matching this rose skirt with a chic that wasn’t Gucci or Dolce or Prada was a challenge.  Floral print pencils pervade the upper reaches of the department store shelves, but are less common in the places where you and I shop.

I loved the look of this Della’cqua skirt with it’s bold floral — Limited sizing, however.  I also found this DvF skirt with a modern gingko (?) floral.  And for something more colorful, this White House, Black Market skirt that also comes in petite.  Plus-size?  Go for this Rachel Roy.

Shoes // Amal is in a unique, but elegant pair of black and white pumps.  Difficult to find, but I did locate these pricey Russo slingbacks.  I adore them, but they are seriously spendy.  Luckily, I found a pair I like even better for $53 at WHBM.   They’re a lovely way to be on trend and budget-friendly this summer.

Accessories // The bag is a simple Kate Spade satchel.  I love the shape and the look.  This would be a great black work tote for those searching for something minimalist.

I chose a simple pair of pearl and silver earrings.  These are versatile, pretty, and not overpowering.  The pair in the photo sold out one hour after I made this collage (aggravating), but I found a very similar pair for $65.

Lastly, oversize sunglasses are a must here.  A must.  I love these Quay sunglasses because they’re chic and affordable.  I also learned this weekend, that you can wipe off the white letters on the lens with a bit of nail polish remover.  Want the designer equivalent?  These Gucci shades are it.

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So who is your go to style icon?  Leave your most lust-worthy closets in the comments.

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