<p>Agree that she doesn’t have to dress southern. I’m not southern either, but work in a field in which classic clothes must remain comfortable in a public setting over a long day. FWIW Talbot’s is a Mass company, so I would def not describe it as southern in style – more classic, which is good if she’s looking for wardrobe pieces she can use again in college, like a blazer and skirt. I always say you’ve hit the right balance when they say “she looked great,” instead of saying “that was a great outfit.”</p>