Loving this Topshop t-shirt's built-in choker detail and how it elevates an everyday basic. Layering it under more sophisticated, structured pieces effects that much desired, thrown together, oh-I-always look-this cool look!

$102, pixie market

Perhaps a fun statement blouse could ease the blow of going back to work?

1. Pixie Market bell-sleeve blouse, $102, pixiemarket.com
2. Melissa Joy Manning chain earrings, $210, netaporter.com
3. Lancome Lip Crayon in French Baiser,$29, nordstrom.com
4. Vasic Collection bucket bag, $370, shopbop.com
5. Gianvito Rossi velvet sandals, $815, bergdorfgoodman.com
6. Calvin Klein trousers, $595, netaporter.com

$95, whistles

Tie-sleeves make this striped staple shine.

1. Whistles striped tee, $95, whistles.com
2. And Other Stories utility shirt, $95, stories.com
3. Salvatore Ferragamo bucket bag, $1950, neimanmarcus.com
4. Jenni Kayne shearling slides, $495, jennikayne.com
5. Frame Denim cropped jeans, $220, matchesfashion.com

I've decided it's time to up my button-down shirt game with a fresh-looking striped shirt. Timeless and versatile, it's the perfect (statement-y) foil to fall-ready skirts and pants. But the new versions for fall feature bold pinstripes and feminine flounces (i.e., balloon sleeves, asymmetric necklines, etc). My favorites include these by J.Crew, Rag & Bone, Equipment, Storets, Toga, and Madewell.

$195, rebecca taylor

Pretty much the most perfect buy-now, wear-later (and eternally ever after) tank top!

1. Rebecca Taylor twisted tank, $195, rebeccataylor.com
2. Gorjana hoop earrings, $60, shopbop.com
3. Louise et Cie woven clutch, $228, nordstrom.com
4. Alaia sandals, $1430, netaporter.com
5. Altuzarra skirt, $1395, netaporter.com

$60, topshop

I love this feminine update on the pinstripe blouse. Come cooler weather I'd layer a sweater over it and let the cute tie sleeves peek out.

1. Topshop pinstripe blouse, $80, topshop.com
2. Whistles reversible bomber jacket, $280, shopbop.com
3. Pamela Love rose gold ring, $180, shopbop.com
4. Chanel Rouge Coco in Gabrielle, $37, nordstrom.com
5. Valentino ballet slippers, $545, bergdorfgoodman.com
6. Curren/Elliot jeans, $230, netaporter.com

$82, pixie market

I am going to milk these last few weeks of summer in this shoulder baring top!

1. Pixie Market off the shoulder top, $82, pixiemarket.com
2. Illesteva mirrored sunglasses, $177, shopbop.com
3. Charlotte Tillbury Lipstick in Carina's Love, $32, nordstrom.com
4. MM6 Shopper Tote, $540, shopbop.com
5. Isabel Marant ankle wrap flat, $750, bergdorfgoodman.com
6. Steve J & Yoni P jeans, $295, netaporter.com

I love this dramatic take on the staple white blouse, but, unfortunately, it's from a few seasons ago and sold out. Wah! However, I did turn up this similar looking wrap-like alternative from Need Supply that's actually a lot more office-friendly and, with the right styling, just as statement making. I also found these eye-catching updates on the white blouse from Rag & Bone, MLM Label, Rosie Assoulin, Tibi, andStorets.

Photo: Soraya Bahktiar

I'm on the hunt again for the perfect white t-shirt, this time for the newly emerging oversized silhouette. Slouchy in the shoulders with nearly elbow-length sleeves, this trendy tee looks as if it were borrowed from a boyfriend--and yet it still possesses the ease and versatility of fitted t-shirts past. So far, I'm considering these options from Christopher Lemaire (pictured above), A Gold E, Rag & Bone, BP, Topshop and James Perse.

$59, mango

Fall's newfangled (i.e., multi-strapped) Mary Jane looks ultra tempting right now, thanks to this Mango version!

1. Osman cotton top, $473, matchesfashion.com
2. Sam Edelman earrings, $24, shopbop.com
3. Dolce & Gabbana Lip Gloss in Ruby 110, $32, nordstrom.com
4. Alexander Wang bag, $595, bergdorfgoodman.com
5. Mango flats, $59, mango.com
6. Frame distressed straight leg jeans, $240, netaporter.com