Week 2 — Mid-June Mix-Up

Six looks for the week of June 15 — cottagecore, ballet-core, preppy, boho, 90s grunge, and coquette. All built from the same wardrobe, just in completely different moods.

Sage midi skirt + cream ribbed sweater + tan sandals + lace-trim ankle socks + lavender beret.

The skirt does the heavy lifting here. Keep everything else quiet — cream sweater, natural sandals, white socks. The beret is the one soft color accent that tips it into cottagecore territory without going full prairie dress. Works all day when it's warm but not hot.

Mix-and-match: The cream sweater layers easily over the boho dress (Look 4) on a cooler evening.

White pleated mini + baby pink cropped sweater + frilly ankle socks + white flat sandals + white beanie.

The whole palette is basically white-to-blush. That narrow range is what makes ballet-core work — it's not about individual pieces, it's about the color story. Swap the beanie for a beret if you want it more French-girl, less sporty-cute.

Mix-and-match: The pleated mini pairs with the graphic tee from Look 3 for an unexpected prep-ballet crossover.

Light wash straight-leg jeans + white graphic tee + navy striped vintage blazer + white canvas sneakers + red baseball cap.

Classic proportions: slim on the bottom, a little boxy on top with the blazer. The red cap is the one loud note — if that feels like too much, swap it for the navy beanie from Look 5. The blazer is doing the most work here, so keep the tee as plain as possible.

Mix-and-match: The straight-leg jeans carry into Look 5 (grunge). The vintage blazer layers over the ballet-core look for an elevated school-run combo.

Terracotta and cream printed maxi dress + denim vintage coat + cognac lug-sole boots + straw bucket hat.

This one is the most dressed of the six. The denim coat acts as a light layer for mornings and evenings; lose it mid-afternoon and you're in pure summer maxi territory. Cognac boots ground the warm earthy palette — sandals work too if it's really hot.

Mix-and-match: The cognac boots anchor Looks 1 and 5 just as well. The vintage denim coat brings texture to the coquette look (Look 6) when you need to leave the house.

Black plaid midi skirt + faded black oversized hoodie + white chunky dad sneakers + black beanie + brown leather belt.

The midi length on a grunge look is the modern update — it keeps the mood but isn't trying to be 1994 anymore. The belt cinches the hoodie just enough so it doesn't look sloppy. Chunky sneakers are load-bearing here; swap to boots if you're after a harder edge.

Mix-and-match: The black beanie swaps into Look 3 as a low-key swap for the baseball cap. The black midi skirt works with the cream sweater from Look 1 for a softer gothic mood.

White fitted tee + blush pleated mini + white lace-trim socks + pearl-buckle sandals + dusty rose satin beret.

The difference between this and ballet-core (Look 2) is the attitude: coquette leans softer and more intentional with the details — the pearl sandal buckle, the satin beret, the lace edge on the socks. Everything is slightly precious. If you have a dainty gold necklace, this is the look to wear it with.

Mix-and-match: The blush pleated mini with the navy blazer from Look 3 is the outfit for a casual dinner that still needs a little effort.