Blouse (similar) | Skirt | Shoes

This was the day after I went with half the grade on a field trip; the other half went this particular day so it was a weird schedule. We'd had rain the day before, and I felt like a fresh, bright outfit was in order. This white skirt certainly delivers on that front. It is everything a skirt should be. I'd been on the hunt for a white skirt for awhile. I've not really had a good one since I worked at the tv station, and the one I wore while working there simply wore out because I wore it so much. This skirt is fully lined, has an elastic waist and pockets, and is a classic shape.

I decided to pair it with this dark floral, puff sleeve, button-front blouse. I also own it in white. You can see it in this previous post as well as later on in this post. I like the look of this blouse with this skirt much better than the outfit I shared a couple of weeks ago with the white blouse. The proportions feel better.

Because I didn't want the outfit to feel super dark or weighed down, I finished the look with these favorite brown woven Mary Janes. Unfortunately, they're only available in some sizes, but luckily this is a popular style that you can find in other places. I'm linking to the exact shoe, which is worth every penny, as well as a similar option that's close in price and has good reviews.

Blouse | Skirt | Shoes

The very next day we were able to wear jeans, but I had a scheduled parent meeting so I skipped the jeans day in lieu of a more professional outfit. Don't get me wrong, though; I love this outfit, and it actually feels more like me than most jeans outfits do.

This skirt has made an appearance or two on the blog this past school year. It is a pleated chiffon midi skirt with an elastic waist. It looks more expensive than it is and is really easy to wear. It comes in a ton of colors. I especially like all the purple options.

I paired it with this adorable floral print Peter Pan collar blouse that is crazy good quality considering it cost less than $15 -- regular priced. I love the puffed sleeves and the little ruffle detail on the collar. The shirt itself is a bit on the thin side, but I didn't feel like I needed to layer a camisole up under it.

I finished the look out with my tried-and-true classic black flats instead of the Mary Janes, which I still just don't love. I want to love them, but I just don't find myself reaching for them. I think the toes are too squared off. Anyway, I've gotten off topic... I have these flats in multiple colors and have only had issues with one pair, and that issue really was only because I did a lot of walking.

Shirt (similar) | Jeans | Shoes | Bag

On Friday, Alexis and I took off from school so that we could travel during the day. We had to drive nearly five hours to north of Atlanta for the first level of Odyssey of the Mind competition. Luckily, Alexis's team placed in the top 5 and is moving on to the state level. Anyway, this is what I wore to travel in.

This thermal shirt is seriously one of my best impulse buys this past winter. I wear it all. the. time. I truly wish I'd gotten it in at least one other color; that's how comfortable it is. Unfortunately, it's no longer available in any colors, but I did find a similar style and color elsewhere. I can't speak to quality or comfort.

My jeans are fairly old but a style that Old Navy pretty much always carries. If the pair I linked are the exact same, they're pretty dang close. My shoes are knock-off Chucks and have been my go-to sneaker choice lately. The biggest difference between them and real Converse is the insoles; these ones are not as squishy but they're not uncomfortable.

Shirt  | Jacket (similar) | Skirt (similar) | Belt | Shoes

This was a fun outfit. Unfortunately, most of it's sold out. My t-shirt is one of Old Navy's EveryWear graphic tees which are constantly being updated. This one says "Hopeless Romantic" and is from back in the fall. It's an off-white color with really dark maroon writing. I thought it was a nice complement to the light pink stripes in the skirt. My skirt is also from back in the fall. I linked to the closest match I could find, but I'm not really satisfied with it. This particular color was nowhere to be found except for around $300.

I topped everything off with my classic denim jacket. The original one is about sold out, but the new version doesn't look any different to me. I added a belt for some definition at my waist and then decided to match my shoes to the belt.

Blouse (similar) | Overalls | Shoes

I think I really just need to go ahead and buy these overalls in all the colors. This makes my third pair, and I am in love with this dark army green. They are bringing my cottage core fantasies to life, especially when paired with green-based floral blouses.

Speaking of my blouse, this one is really old. As in I can't remember when I got it, but I do remember that it came from Target. I really like this style of  blouse, and thankfully it's a pretty classic cut so there's generally always updated versions. Unfortunately, I haven't found anything really close to this particular color combo, but I linked to a blouse that has a similar vibe if not the same colors.

Blouse | Skirt | Belt | Shoes

Give me all the floral print skirts for spring. This one, which has been in my closest for a few years now, is one of my favorites, but would you believe I've never worn it with white? What an oversight, for sure, because this combination is so pretty. This is the white blouse from my last outfit roundup, but I think it worked much better with this skirt, especially with the belt creating a visual divide at the waist. My skirt is still available and comes in a few other patterns. I also have the purple floral one, which I wear all the time.

These cute white Mary Jane flats have quickly found their place in my closet and were the perfect complement to this look. Lucky for you, these are still available in almost every size. They also come in a pretty pink.

Shirt | Dress | Shoes

This dress has been sitting in my closet patiently waiting for its time to shine for awhile. When I saw it in the store, I said there's no way this dress looks good on anyone, but I kept getting drawn back to it, so I decided to try it on. Y'all, do not sleep on the dropped waist trend, especially if you are short and want to look a little bit taller. This dress is so flattering in terms of its silhouette. I'm not fully in love with the placement of the belt loops, and I usually don't do the tie sashes, but the belt I would have replaced it with was too wide. The dress itself is real denim, so it's a bit heavy. The bodice is cute like a vest. The buttons are fully functional, and as you can see, it has pockets.

I'd been waiting to wear this dress because I felt like it was still too early for sleeveless, despite what the thermometer said. I finally caved to the mesh undershirt fad, and I'm pretty much in love with it. Of course, I've waited until the end of the season to jump on board, but you can absolutely expect me to buy all the colors just so I can have a pretty base layer for cooler weather. This one has the cutest flower pattern, which matches my shoes nicely. Mine is the pearl white, but the almond version of this pattern is really nice as well. The black and brown are already in my cart.

Dress | Cardigan | Shoes

This was a weekend look, but it's something I would wear to teach in. I picked up this dress at Target. It comes in a navy floral and solid black or white. The buttons are fully functional, and it has pockets. The bodice is like a vest and the skirt is an a-line, which is arguably my favorite. I did get the medium, even though I usually wear a small in this brand, so that the buttons would not gap or pull and the skirt would be knee length. I did sacrifice a little bit of modesty up top, but I don't think it dropped the bust low enough to be of real concern.

It was a warm day so I mostly wore the dress on its own, but we went to a movie, and y'all know it's always cold in theaters, so I added this amazingly soft, blue cardigan. The tag said it's supposed to feel like cashmere, but it certainly did not have a cashmere price tag.

Blouse | Skirt | Shoes