My kids went back to school today. Finally! As they came down for breakfast this morning in their uniforms--crisp blue button-downs and khakis--I wished that I too had a back-to-school uniform. One that would center around a white shirt, for it goes with just about everything, plus is easy to wear and transcendentally stylish. Since I don't need to abide by school rules, I can tweak this white shirt as often as I see fit, and this semester, I'm suiting up in versions that are anything but basic. They're uniform in that they all possess interesting, eye-catching details, such as flared sleeves, an asymmetric hemline, maybe even a ruffle or two. My A+ go-to's would be these by Tibi, Rosie Assoulin, Carven, Cos, Ellery, Alexis, Maiyet, Whistles, and Bailey 44. The blouse pictured above is by Moochi.

Photo: We The People

$108, boden

With Indian Summer conditions prevailing, I'd like to breeze around in these (Dries Van Noten-ish) blooms.

1. Boden floral top,
2. Eddie Borgo bracelet,
3. Nails Inc polish in Windsor Mews,
4. 3.1 Phillip Lim bucket bag,
5. J.Crew mules,
6. 3.1 Phillip Lim pants,

$465, reiss

I'd like to waltz back into the office in this gorgeous leather skirt.

1. Adam Lippes cotton shirt,
2. Lipstick Queen Belle Epoque Lip Balm in Belle Pink,
3. Kristen Elspeth bracelet,
4. Clare V. leopard clutch,
5. Schutz sandals,
6. Reiss leather skirt,

Yes, it's time for back-to-work button-downs, but I'm inclined to report for duty in a less obvious choice. Inspired by the snaps here, I'd like to take a shirt dress, like this one, this one or this one, and tie it at the waist for a dramatic, sash-like (Rosie Assoulin-ish) effect.

Photos: Fashion Eaters

$99, zara

Over the weekend, a good friend and I were going over our fall shopping checklists and she crossed off the fur vest, explaining it was not worth the closet real estate. I'd beg to differ, particularly with this example, which would work over a silk blouse, under an army jacket or a pea coat. And it nails the season's boho spirit.

1. See by Chloe polka dot blouse,
2. Zara faux fur vest,
3. Loewe bag, $
4. Ted Baker boots,
5. Madewell jeans, $

$99, mango

I'm loving the retro (Louis Vuitton-esque) vibe of these jeans.

1. See by Chloe top,
2. Ray Ban wood frame sunglasses,
3. Bottega Veneta bag,
4. Schutz suede sandals,
5. NARS Nail Polish,
6. Mango jeans,

The off-the-shoulder sold-out Johanna Ortiz top I've wanted all summer, the one favored by New Yorkers like Olivia Palermo, above, and Vogue editor, Mollie Ruprecht, below, is now available again, thanks to Moda Operandi. Can't wait to close out the season with it--and beyond!

Photos: Getty, Hayley Bloomingdale

$550, rebecca taylor

Tweed takes this denim jacket to great statement heights.

1. J.Crew tank top,
2. Rebecca Taylor tweed and denim jacket,
3. Clare V. knapsack and clutch,
4. Marni sandals,
5. Max Mara skirt,

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$119, mango

A little fringe makes this denim jacket a lot more fun!

1. J.Crew cashmere tank,
2. Mango fringed denim jacket,
3. Elizabeth & James ring,
4. Fendi studded baguette bag,
5. Miu Miu multi-python flat,
6. Acne Studios jeans,