School has started already for some of you and although I mourn with you that summer is over, I’m so excited for you as you start the new school year with your kiddos! Today I want to introduce you to your new classroom best friend. It’s a back-to-school must have. Teacher Friend, meet Mr. Long Cardigan. Mr. Long Cardigan, meet my teacher friends!

Oh! You say you’ve already met?! I’m not surprised!

I never wanted to be that teacher who always wore cardigans because it’s just so stereo-typically “teachery” to me. I wanted to DEFY that stereotype (and I have…some). But then I started teaching in classrooms when you never know what temperature to expect. So, I embraced the cardigan. The long cardigan though, is special.

I love wearing a long cardigan in the classroom because you can wear it over:

• a midi dress
• leggings (at work!? Gasp!)
• skinny jeans (see an example here)
• ankle pants

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This striped cardigan (a steal from Jane a few weeks ago!) has already gotten a workout. Today I tried to share two ways I would wear it. My photographer/husband has been crazy busy this week so you’ll have to excuse my blurry, timer + remote, self-taken pictures!

The Long Cardigan in the Classroom

I love a long cardigan in the classroom because it just feels so much more elegant than a short cardigan. Plus, it’s great for all sizes, curves or no curves. If you can get one with pockets, even better!

A few of my other classroom favorites are featured in this teacher outfit:

1. I have started buying a variety of these affordable V-neck Jersey tops from H&M because they’re good fabric, not too low and are only $5!
2. These olive moto skinnies from Tickled Teal are also a classroom favorite. Since I couldn’t wear jeans at school last year I found myself turning to these quite often. They’re still casual and comfortable, but they aren’t jeans! Jane almost always carries a pair of moto pocketed jeggings so keep your eye out for them! Beware though: some of them may be hand-wash only. Also, I recommend the ones that have a pocket on the back (like these) because I think they’re more flattering.

Get the Look:

• Striped cardigan, Jane. (set an alert!)
• Olive Moto Skinnies, Jane.
• Navy V-Neck Jersey Top, H&M.
• Cognac Sandals, Ross. (old) Very similar Guess Cognac Sandals.
• MK Two-Tone Darci Watch, Areatrends.
• Affordable Lookalike Chanel Earrings, Etsy.

The Long Cardigan on the Weekend

Switch out these sandals for a pair of booties or wedges and you’ve got another outfit for the classroom. Or, as I styled here, wear this striped cardigan with some jeans and sandals for an easy weekend look. Tidewater sent me these sandals to try (with no request for a review, I might add) and I have to say, I’m really liking them. I wouldn’t wear them for a full day teaching just because my heels have bothered me for the last few months. That being said, they do have a little extra support in the instep and the strap on the back is very comfortable. Plus, they have a teacher discount!

Get the Look:

• Striped cardigan, Jane. (set an alert!)
• KUT from the Kloth Connie ankle jeans, Nordstrom.
• Navy V-Neck Jersey Top, H&M.
• Boca Navy Sandals, Tidewater.
• MK Two-Tone Darci Watch, Areatrends.
• Affordable Lookalike Chanel Earrings, Etsy.

Check out more teacher outfits here and make sure to check out my Top 5 Places to Shop for Teacher Clothes!

What do you think?! Are you a fan?! Have you worn a long cardigan in the classroom?

Thanks so much for stopping by! I’m headed out tomorrow for an anniversary trip with the hubs! We are looking forward to a few days of relaxation!

-Virginia

 

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