business casual | a-line skirt and striped tee

if it’s monday then we should be singing the blues. unless you’re wearing black. like today’s ootd which features a simple black and white striped tee, a-line skirt and the cutest pair of pointy-toed flats i’ve seen in a good long while. every season i develop a style crush with a pair of shoes. be warned! these slingbacks will be on style repeat all summer long.

anyone a Game of Thrones fan? it’s hard to believe but after eight seasons and more than one emotional high and low, the series is now history. i’ve been a big fan from the beginning. this is a story with characters you want to root for (although they kept killing them off!) with enough twists and turns to keep you on your toes. to be honest, last weeks episode was sooooo disappointing that i worried they would screw up the ending. but they didn’t. in fact, they added another twist i didn’t see coming. but the finale was satisfying from beginning to end. 

a-line skirts are one of my favorites. it’s a simple style that’s flattering to most figures as it skims the body. it’s a nice departure from a curve-hugging pencil skirt. but more streamlined than a pleated skirt. 

skirt (limited sizes similar here and here) | tee | shoes | similar handbag here and here | lip shade exotica | similar bracelet

throw a cardigan over a striped tee, and a-line skirt for a business casual look.

accessories always add that one-two punch to any outfit. handbags and shoes are an easy way to update your look. but don’t forget jewelry. bangles are a must-have for me. they’re fun to stack but look beautiful on their own.

skirt (limited sizes similar here and here) | tee | shoes | similar handbag here and here | lip shade exotica | similar bracelet

a-line skirt

all right, gang, it’s monday morning. time to get a new week underway. this week is a busy one for me. on wednesday evening i will be in atlanta representing Global Runway as one of their Brand Ambassadors. from 6pm to 9pm there will be an interactive aviation-themed fashion-forward retail experience held at the world’s busiest airport – Hartsfield Jackson. can’t wait!

Beth Djalali

is the Founder and CEO of Style at a Certain Age. She writes Sundays-Fridays on all topics ranging from fashion, health, wellness, home design and more.

She’s 65, 5’8, and size 8.

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