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Inspired Looks for the Classroom - Summer Edition
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items Getting dressed in summer can be tricky as schools have different rules but here are some cute looks that have served me well over the years 🥰
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I love that this is so cute but also appropriate for school! I love the white but I would get it in a blue - to hide my coffee spills 🤣
A cute collar dress with belt
I love tunics for the classroom - covers all, light and breezy for hot summer days and can be dressed up or down depending on the day 🥰 I usually have 4 or 5 in my cupboard and I alternate through them ❤️
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So I’ve been swapping out my stiff work pants for yoga pants and no one has been the wiser! They look like professional work pants but they are so comfortable and my body thanks me for it! As a plus, I have less chaffing and less wedgies 🤣
Women's Yoga Pants & Leggings
A good midi dress means no faux pas while sitting down and passes all the professional wear checks while still being comfortable and great for warm summer days! 🥰 I have 2 or 3 that I like to alternate with light cardies 🥰
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A good light cardigan is great for crisp mornings and so versatile! I like to use them over sun dresses to pass the no shoulder rule 🥰
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It can be tricky finding comfortable shoes that are not too warm in summer but also meet the ‘no open toes’ rule! I loved closed toe sandals which still allow your feet to breathe but won’t have HR chasing you down 🤣
Closed Toe Sandals
Yes! Maxi skirts have been in my wardrobe as long as I have been teaching! They are comfortable, pass the professional aesthetic and can be dressed up and down 🥰
Women's Maxi Skirts & Long Length
Yes yes yes! Especially if you have a meeting! You can turn up sleeves for those super hot days!
Women's Oversized Blazers & Waistcoats
So helpful to have these dresses where you can easily store your phone for walking around the classroom or the school and free up your hands for walkie talkies or printing!
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Linen tops are so comfortable and so breathable! Great for those hot days but also wear so well! These are my favorite items in my wardrobe!! 🥰
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I love ballet flats! They are comfortable, go with many outfits and fit the closed shoe box! I usually have a spare pair in my drawer for those days when I was overreaching with heels 🤣
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A cute flat pair of boots which is great for out on yard duty and comfortable enough to wear all day!
Women's Ankle Boots
A good plain tee with a skirt or blazer can be forgiven - even in a no t-shirt school! They can be dressed up or down but help you feel comfy all day long!! 💕
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Wedges are great - especially if you need to walk over grass! They give you the height, often have great supports and can dress up an outfit! You can also open toe and closed toe options depending on your school rules! Keep in mind though that some s...
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A cute lanyard can add sparkle to your outfit - especially if you wear a lanyard all day and cannot wear a necklace 🥰 you could even have a few different ones and colour coordinate with your outfit of the day 🥰
Fabric Lanyards
Different schools have different rules about tattoos and you might think that we have moved past that as a society but, alas, not all schools allow tattoos to show. This can limit what you are able to wear in summer so if you are a tattoo girlie then...
Tattoo - Remedial Camouflage - Kryolan
I had never considered hair scarves until a fellow teacher friend introduced me to them! I love that this adds a cute flair to outfits but also helps to keep your hair from off your neck 🥰
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