
While everyone in the world is talking about the Barbie movie, it’s not only Margot Robbie & Ryan Gosling‘s performances that are being praised, but America Ferrera‘s empowering role as Gloria as well. During the film’s promotional tour earlier this month, while the cast journeyed from continent to continent, the Golden Globe & Emmy-winning actress took to Instagram in London in a chic & polished striped J.Crew button-down (that was customized with cropping), a leather midi pencil skirt by Matches, white stiletto pumps (shop similar here), & gold hammered earrings (shop similar here). However, for any Style Darling of any size, I was inspired to build this look from affordable, inclusive pieces!


The total ensemble isn’t hard to put together with classic wardrobe staples: a button-down shirt, pencil skirt, gold earrings, & heels; however, the stripe details, a faux leather texture, white contrast, & gold shine elevate the entire look. Try these recommended pieces below to recreate the look:

SHOP: boxy cropped shirt in navy stripe @Banana Republic (on sale: $35.97, limited availability in sizes XS-XXL, as well as tall & petite), wrinkle free no iron button front shirt in navy blue haze stripe @Land’s End ($77.95, available in sizes 2-19, as well as tall & petite), & cropped poplin shirt in shirting blue @Gap Factory (on sale: $24.99, available in sizes XS-XXL).

SHOP: Open Edit wrap front faux leather skirt in black @Nordstrom (on sale: $44.99, limited availability in sizes XXS-XL), faux leather column midi skirt in black @ELOQUII (on sale: $53.97-$89.95 with code: EQYESPLEASE, available in sizes 14-28), & Mango faux leather pencil skirt in black @Macy’s ($49.99, available in sizes 1-22).

SHOP: A New Day Jen pumps in white @Target (on sale: $25.49, limited availability in sizes 5-10, as well as wide) & Arcata gold hammered earrings in gold @Lulu’s ($15.00).
What do you think of America’s outfit? Would you wear something similar to it? How do you feel about faux leather pieces for your professional wardrobe? For more stylish posts, check out: new must-have ankle boots from Target, the best pull-on pants for fall by A New Day, & gauze pajamas for weekend & loungewear! Happy Styling!