Jenn made a great observation about the length of the tops in the inspiration pics - something to consider and maybe experiment with I think.

I vote mission accomplished, Carter.

Jenn, Elizabeth, Tex, all GREAT points.

Jenn, you mentioned that I like prints, and I like color. I do need to figure out how to incorporate these without losing the sleek, refined visual I love.

Elizabeth, great clarity for me when you said this: "And
I think the pink chinos can fit... they may not be part of this UNIFORM, but
they still work with the STYLE." While the pink chinos may or may not remain, I definitely need to separate uniform v style. I need (and want) multiple uniforms within the style that suits me. This gets me over a big hurdle, so thank you.

Thank you, Angie!

I've printed everything, highlighted all the wonderful wisdom, made a list of all the great descriptor suggestions, and I'm working to narrow it down while trying to make sure there are appropriate uniforms for all parts of my life:-)

I haven't read the other comments, but to me it looks like you're almost there already. The inspiration pictures have less color and pattern I think, but overall this is very close to what I think of as your style. I'm not good with descriptors, I will leave that to others.