The Easy 2-Piece Outfit I Wear Every September and October

The youngsters on TikTok like to coin phrases to describe fashion trends, so I'd like to throw my hat in the ring for this one. I'm calling my favorite summer-to-fall transitional outfit combo Miss Honey–core, named after the beloved teacher from the 1996 movie Matilda. It comprises just two pieces: a cardigan and a printed midi dress. How easy is that?
With a hint of cottagecore and a dash of coastal grandma—and very much in line with J.Crew's revival—Miss Honey–core is my absolute favorite way to style my summery dresses once fall weather starts to creep in. To help illustrate the trend, I searched all over Instagram and ended up striking gold with my findings. Scroll down to see my favorite outfits that embody everyone's favorite fictional teacher and shop the cardigans and printed midi dresses you need to re-create the look.
Shop Cardigans and Printed Midi Dresses Inspired by Miss Honey
Sizes large to 4XL are available here.
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Erin got her start as a Who What Wear intern in 2011—back when the site only published a single story per day. (We have since increased that number twentyfold.) She graduated magna cum laude from USC and lives in Los Angeles. In college, she also interned at Refinery29, where she was promoted to editorial assistant and then assistant editor. After nearly three years at R29, she came back to WWW in 2015, where she is now the Associate Director of Fashion News. From the Oscars to the Met Gala, she leads the site's entire red carpet coverage strategy. She specializes in celebrity and fashion news but also enjoys writing travel features and runway reports. She frequently contributes to WWW's social accounts and has a sizable following on her personal TikTok.
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