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Back on the grind today…

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You might have noticed by now, but I’ve been collaborating with Old Navy on a monthly basis to style their new-to-the-season styles and whatnot. (Last month it was athleisure, a trend that’s come to occupy the vast majority of my wardrobe thanks to my career pursuits.)

In all honestly, though, it’s more of an occupational hazard — because whenever I head to the store, I end up leaving with at least $100 worth of merchandise that I didn’t intend on. Like Sephora, but the clothing version.

Case-in-point, last week: The Bucket Bag.

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This weekend was great.

My sister is in town (I have two of ’em), and one of our favorite things to do when she visits is walk around and explore the city.

She’s a teacher in Texas, so whenever we shop — end-of-summer especially — her mind goes to “school clothes.” Me, not so much — but a girl can always use a few fresh classics. Or at least, that’s what I tell myself — and that’s what drew us into the store as we were doing a bit of weekend wandering.

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The current collection gives off some serious varsity fever — and while I can’t bring myself to purchase clothing for cooler temps just yet (… can you?), the brand’s new arrivals of soft sweaters, plaid tops and rugby tee’s have inspired a rather scholarly style for this month’s ON-inspired look.

As has been the trend for me lately, I opted for classic proportions and simple silhouettes — like this chic black pencil skirt and classic denim jacket — as they’re an easy way to blend your style from summer-to-fall.

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Much like my smart and budget-minded sister, I tend to save on my basics and splurge on more unique items — we consider them the exclamation points to an outfit. And as a result, Old Navy has always been a go-to for simple, classic, back-to-school-type styles. Versatility is always in the equation!

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*In this post:

Denim jacket: c/o Old Navy
White tank: c/o Old Navy
Black pencil skirt: c/o Old Navy
Lace-up sandals: Schutz
Black aviator sunglasses: Ray-Ban
Plaid pouch: Old Navy (more options here)

*Click to shop: Old Navy clothing | Schutz shoes

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Thanks to Old Navy for partnering on this post

17 comments

  1. I like the casual classic look of this. The little bag is cute. I cannot buy cold-season clothes yet. It’s 100 degrees here! Still love the denim jacket. I got the bucket bag and can’t wait until it arrives.

  2. Love this look! Old Navy is one of my fave go-to’s for basics. I have already fallen down the fall clothes rabbit hole and ordering from Old Navy put a big dent in new stuff for the upcoming season!

    Emily
    http://www.deltachic.com

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