My work recently co-hosted a lecture at Columbia University, so of course I turned to my wardrobe staples list to make sure I was presentable, comfortable, and not stressed (at least sartorially-speaking!) I’m drawn more and more to the idea of a uniform, and this particular combination is one I’ve turned to multiple times in the past few weeks. April is a busy month! It’s great to have an unofficial uniform to rely on.

Outfit details

Ann Mashburn Shetland sweater (old, but I love J. Press’s Shaggy Dogs as well)

By Merryn popover (review here, on Ivy Style)

Brooks Brothers slim cotton trousers* (also seen here)

Belgian Shoes

Longchamp Le Pliage*

Burberry trench coat* (my mother’s, read more here)

Mikimoto pearl studs*