A New Way To Wear Your Short-Sleeve Oxford Shirts

Starting off any morning on the right foot requires more than some Earl Grey tea and actually frizz-free hair. (Although, that's a pretty good start.) Emerging from your slumber knowing exactly what to wear is the instant relaxer you need to brace for your jam-packed schedule. That, and probably a second cup of tea. Okay, espresso. This light and airy pick from Creatures of the Wind's spring '14 runway feels just put-together enough where you'll feel like a boss, but easy-breezy enough that it won't feel like a job in and of itself to wear. Simply team your white pencil skirt with a grid-pattern top and then layer on a short-sleeve oxford — be sure to let those buttons hang loose. Keep comfy in snakeskin flats and that's it: You're ready to take on everything coming your way.

Steven Alan Oversized Stand Collar Shirt, $215, available at Steven Alan; Mango Check Ponte Top, $39.99, available at Mango; Zara Pencil Skirt, $79.90, available at Zara; Nicholas Kirkwood Pointed-Toe Snakeskin Loafers, $650, available at Moda Operandi; Wanderluster Papatya Studs, $120, available at Wanderluster New York.