This is how I'd like to work the current Victorian blouse trend--in a pretty yet not precious Alexa Chung way.

1. Monsoon lace blouse,
2. Topshop army jacket,
3. Valentino clutch,
4. J.Crew ballet slippers,
5. Current/Elliot denim shorts,

The graphic t-shirt trend that swept New York (see last four pics) has evidently sailed across the pond to London Fashion Week. Attendees are capitalizing on the tee's quick and easy ability to hip-ify any outfit, often making it the focal point. I'm game to follow suit with any of these t-shirts from (above photo), (pictured in second to last pic), , , , , (third to last pic), and .

Introducing New York Fashion Week's official uniform: cut-off denim shorts with a decidedly dressed-up blouse and kitten heels. It's a look I want put into rotation, because there's nothing more effortless than a pair of jean shorts (and, of course, I already own several pairs!), and as these pics show, they have trans-seasonal versatility. Elevating them with a little elegant extras yields a slightly edgy yet not-trying-too-hard look. Excellent tops that will execute successfully: this , this , this , this , this , this , and this . (P.S. Also ubiquitous: 's outfit-making bubble-sleeve, tie-neck top--see pics below.)

Totally in tune with all the ruffles, shoulder-baring, romantic tops currently coming down the New York Spring 2017 runways--at a buy-right-now price!

Per my earlier , I'm buttoning up and going back to the grind a little more stylishly this year--with a statement shirt! The kind that has equal parts whimsy and work-readiness, such as the ruffled one, above, by , and these by , ,, , , and .

For this back-to-work week, playful pinstripes are in order.

Loving this 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!

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

Tie-sleeves make this striped staple shine.

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 , , , , , and .