WeatherHot & Dry

Court Pleat

A navy knit polo with a white pleated mini and white sneakers, for brunch with a sharp edge.

Why it works

A polo and pleated skirt is preppy in the sharpest sense, and cool in dry heat.

When to wear it

hot brunch

club lunches

sunny errands

The look

BrunchCasualPreppyA LineNeutralPlayful

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