Summer Simplicity: Chambray & Stripes

Being the "type A" planner that I am, I always plan my outfits the night before I wear them. Sometimes I experiment with different looks and try things on to be sure an outfit works, but other times I just want to grab a few pieces that I know are fail-safe. 

This is one of those fail-safe looks. Chambray shirt that goes with everything, check. (Double-checks for being the perfect mix of lightweight fabric for outdoors and long sleeves for indoors.) Striped pencil skirt that always looks put-together, check. And the perfect outfit-finishing neutral sandals, check. Sure, I could have added a bright belt or a statement necklace, but sometimes I just feel like keeping it simple. 

What are your easy go-tos for simplified dressing? 

Chambray shirt: Madewell; striped pencil skirt: Loft; gold sandals: Merona, Target