Affordable Fashion for Teachers

Amazon Dress $23/Kohl's Boots $36/Gap Scarf $12

5 Super Style Tips For Fashionable Teachers

TJ Maxx Shirt $12 /Loft Skirt $28

Start with a few Basics

Teachers everywhere are on the look out for affordable clothes to wear to school. Sprucing up your work wardrobe can put pep in your step, and give you just what you need to get through an always busy day. Start with pants and skirts in neutral colors like black, brown, or grey. This enables you to have a totally different look each day just by changing your shirt, blouse, or jacket. If you're like me, and gravitate towards black, try to make a conscious effort to buy a few items in bright colors or patterns. Even if you cannot match them with everything, it is good to have a combination for mixing and matching.

Left Loft/Right Nordstrom Rack

Accessories to Personalize

Accessories are sometimes underrated, especially for teachers that are on a budget. Jewelry is a great way to get different looks from a single outfit. Beads or a chunky bracelet can look great with casual wear and will give the look of a well dressed teacher without having to spend a lot of money. A single outfit can be dressed up or down by the addition of jewelry. It is fun to experiment and have fun mixing and matching jewelry to clothes. A favorite of mine is scarves! (You never know what the temp in the classroom will be). Whether you prefer a big blanket scarf, or a thinner one for added style, scarves are a pretty easy accessory to throw on.

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Give Me Those Ruby Slippers

As a fashionista teacher, you spend a good portion of the day on your feet instructing and engaging with your students, as well as performing other daily duties. Try to be kind to your feet by investing in a quality pair of shoes with proper support. Aerosols offers teachers 15% off and their shoes are both fashionable and very comfortable. Although it does not offer a rewards program, I do like Zappos for online shoe shopping. There is free shipping on all inventory and VIP members can qualify for free expedited shipping. You can return items up to a year after purchase, and it has a wide selection of categories and hard-to-find sizes.

Watch What You Wear

Dressing for life as a teacher does not have to be difficult. With that being said, there are some things to consider. At the elementary level, it’s important to walk the line between looking professional and not caring whether you get glue, paint or something I'd rather not mention, on you. If your students are older, the challenge becomes to look stylish without attracting unwanted attention or comments from teenage fashionistas.

Membership Has It's Benefits

Did you know several major clothing retailers offer discounts to teachers? Banana Republic, Ann Taylor Loft, and J. Crew, are just a few that offer a 15% discount to teachers. While I am sometimes tempted to buy the cheapest clothing I can find, I always invest in staple pieces that will last me for years. It is worth the money! I most frequent Loft, Amazon, TJ Max, and Target mainly because of their proximity and convenience, but several major clothing retailers offer discounts to teachers. Look HERE to find more!