• The Base: A lightweight cashmere or fine-gauge wool sweater tucked into a fluid silk or satin-finish pleated midi skirt in camel, cream, or monochrome navy.
  • Footwear: Leather knee-high boots fitted under the skirt hem.
  • Pro Tip: Layer a delicate pendant necklace over the high neckline for a subtle shine.

3. Crisp Button-Down & Cropped Ankle Trousers

A modernized take on classic prep. Take an oversized white or light-blue poplin button-down shirt, leave the top buttons undone, and tuck it neatly into slim-fit cropped ankle trousers.