Fancy Teacher Clothes

February 26, 2018 by Virginia 20 Comments

Hello Friends! I wore this outfit a few weeks ago to school and it was one of those outfits that just made me feel happy all day. Most of the time I flop out of bed in the early morning, throw on one of my simple work-outfit formulas (see one example here) and go. But this day was a day for fancy teacher clothes. I don’t know what made me put on this skirt, since it was still cold outside, but I just love the look that developed from that choice.

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Since it is still winter in New England, I paired the skirt with a warm, black crewneck sweater. The sweater was boring on its own but the white collared shirt layered underneath gave it a “pop” of something. The statement necklace and bun were a last-minute addition and ended up being the perfect touch to the fancy teacher clothes. I felt like Audrey Hepburn all day, lol! It’s not every day that I get dressed up so much for school and probably some people thought it was a bit much. But you know…winter days are dark and, as I’ve said before, your outfit can help your attitude!

I had a fellow teacher tell me last week that she was all about comfort, not fashion. I get that, I do (though I would argue you can do both). Was this skirt the most comfortable choice in the winter weather? No. But you know what…it was a comfortable fit and I felt pretty and happy, which gave me confidence.

What do you think? Do you sometimes wear fancy clothes to work, just because you feel like it? Let me know what your favorite outfit is to feel fun and fancy!

Get the Look: Fancy Teacher Clothes

Since I haven’t actually bought new clothes in months, most of the items pictured are sold out. For items that are sold out, similar items are linked below.

If you liked this post, make sure to check out how I made a cute crop top work and school-appropriate! And go here for more wear-to-work outfit ideas! Thanks so much for stopping by!

-Virginia

Teacher Style: Layer Crop Top for Work

January 22, 2018 by Virginia 26 Comments

Layer Crop top for work_stripe trumpet sleeve_teacher style_orange pencil skirt

I tried something new this weekend and I can’t wait to wear this layered crop top to work! Finals are this week and the new semester starts next week, which means I’m scrambling to wrap things up with one class and planning to start all over again next semester. There hasn’t really been any time to think about what I’m wearing in the morning, let alone snap pictures of it. But as I was heading out the door for church this week I realized this was a look that I would totally wear to school, especially as the cooler temps turn to warmer ones. So, we snapped a few pics so I can share.

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Layer Crop top for work over white collared shirt_stripe trumpet sleeve_teacher style_orange pencil skirt

Pinterest really inspired this look. I have been in a bit of a fashion rut lately and when that happens, I turn to Pinterest to get some inspiration from looks I’ve pinned in the past. A lot of the looks I have pinned for winter and spring involve cropped sweaters over long-sleeve, button-up white shirts. I don’t buy cropped sweaters because…well, they’re cold! But, I’ve had this great trumpet-sleeve, striped top in my closet for a few months and this was just the way to make it work-appropriate.

When this striped tee arrived from Shein, it was much shorter than I expected. It didn’t go back mainly because I loved the price and the soft fabric. I haven’t worn it much to work though because unless I tuck it in, I risk it riding up and exposing my belly…which is NOT work-appropriate for a High School teacher! So, for church this weekend I added a white button-up underneath and voila, a crop top I can wear to work!

See more work-appropriate, teacher fashion here!

Have you tried layering a white-button up under a crop top for work?

Get the Look:

White Button-up, JcPenney. Similar here.
Striped Trumpet Sleeve Tee, Shein (I ordered up 1 size). Love this one and this one too!
Orange Pencil Skirt, Ross (old). Similar 1, 2, 3
Black Pumps, TJMaxx (old). Similar here.
Earrings, old. Similar here and in widget below.

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Thanks so much for stopping by!

-Virginia

My Weekend Wishlist: Great Sales and Teacher Outfit Finds

January 15, 2018 by Virginia 9 Comments

Hello friends! Today’s post will be short and sweet! Since our rental units have been empty for the last 6 months, my fashion budget has become pretty much non-existent. I read other blogs but I have tried to stay away from the mall and haven’t done a whole lot of online shopping. You know, kid-in-a-candy-store and all that! But it has been SO HARD! After Christmas is one of the best times for sales as merchants are trying to clear the shelves and start to transition into spring items.

Weekend Wishlist Great Sales Teacher Style Blogger

This weekend I found myself drooling over and dreaming about a ton of items on sale and decided since I spent all this time researching and saving items, just because I can’t buy them now doesn’t mean someone else can’t take advantage of my “research” and try them out! I wish I would have posted this early because a lot of great weekend sales have ended or items have already sold out (like this amazing blazer for spring). But, with everything on my plate right now I’m trying really hard not to beat myself up if I can’t do everything!

When I saw Kileen sharing this Gucci dupe, I knew I wanted it. As soon as our other units get rented, it’s going in my cart!

Teacher Outfit Wishlist

My teacher work wardrobe is starting to feel stale. I’m really missing being able to wear jeans to work. Last week I got the idea that maybe I need to add a pair of coated skinny jeans to my wardrobe. They’re comfortable like jeans but look more classy.

Then, I started browsing on Shein and boy oh boy…talk about heading down the fashion-rabbit-hole. Forgive me for all the links without pictures but it would have taken me way too long to show all of them in the image. I’m obsessed with this high-neck peplum blouse, and I would totally try this Chartreuse dress if I had any idea where I would wear it! This white ruffle top is probably a little too sheer on its own but how fun would it be for work?! Definitely a different take on the white blouse! This ribbed peplum top comes in three colors and is les than $15! The stripe skirt from the image above gets all the heart-eyes from me but probably my favorite find is this yellow bell sleeve blouse with bow for less than $15! Last but not least, I have seen pants with this kind of belted/tie waist all over. What do you think? Wearable for work or too much for a classroom teacher?

What I Did Buy

The only buy I did end up making this weekend, against my better judgement and which will probably get me in trouble with my husband, is this pair of OTK boots. Ever since I got rid of my gray OTK boots from this post, I’ve been looking for an alternative with a tie in back so they will still stay up even after they get stretched out. I tried these on in store last week and couldn’t BELIEVE how comfortable they were, even with the heel. I dreamed of all the ways I’d wear them here in New England as we struggle through the cold weather on our way to spring and so when DSW’s 20% off clearance event meant I could take an extra $10 off the price I went ahead and ordered them. These were pretty comfortable too, without a heel. These are similar to the ones I ordered and are available in grey, but they weren’t available to try on in store and I wasn’t quite willing to risk them not fitting.

Lastly, how cute are these tassel earrings?! They’re only $6 and free shipping! Jump on that!

Ok, that was longer than I planned…ha! Apparently I had more items on my wish list than I realized! What are you drooling over right now? Or, even better, what sale finds did you snag this weekend? I’d love to know!

-Virginia

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