Time to go back to school!
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and any other creative or informal work environments.
1. The Easy Dress – one and done! Find something machine washable with no ironing required. Wrinkle-free dresses look as good at the end of the day as they do at the beginning.
My favorite easy dress hands down: Karina.
2. The Perfect Pair of Pants – The perfect pair of trousers is always a wardrobe staple and right now cropped pants or culottes are the perfect choice. Wear with sandals now and boots later … plus you never have to worry if the length of the pant is right with the shoes!
Shop pants:
Loft
Nordstrom
3. A jacket or cardigan – (or a “completer piece” for those of you who used to watch What Not To Wear). Layers are important for mornings and air conditioning too. A blazer is always a professional look, but a denim jacket or cardigan also works well for most relaxed environments.
Blazers (Nordstrom)
Denim Jackets (Zappos)
Cardigans (Macys)
4. Comfortable shoes – Seriously can anything make a day worse than sore feet? I’m sure we all suffer for fashion sometimes. Occasionally I’ll start the day in heels and switch midmorning, but the best is finding shoes that look great and are comfortable ALL DAY LONG.
My favorite comfort shoe brands:
* Rocky 4EurSole
* Clarks
* Rhea Footwear
* Mephisto
* Camtrade
47 Comments
I'm an elementary school guidance counselor and have to start back tomorrow for pre-planning. I miss summer already!
Such cute looks! I really love the floral dress! You look gorgeous!
<3 Shannon
Thanks sweet Shannon! OXOX
Wonderful back to school looks, Dawn Lucy! I esp love the black cropped trousers with graphic top. Thanks for linking up! xo
-Patti
http://notdeadyetstyle.com
Aww thanks Patti! OXOX
Awesome! You look brilliant in all the outfits. It is just amazing! I love your last one dress most. All bags are fabulous. Loved it. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Thanks
Adena Harel
http://www.lapampa-shop.co.il/
Thanks Adena! OXOX
such chic looks! your style is super cute!
kelseybang.com
Aww thanks Kelsey! 🙂
Fabulous looks!
I had to laugh at your I-MEAN-BUSINESS look. I'm always way more dressed up at the beginning of the quarter than towards the end… 🙂
Have a great first day! I can't believe we didn't manage to meet up over the summer…
Andrea
Andrea’s Wellness Notes
I can't believe it either. Where did the time go? Maybe we can have a back-to-school coffee or plan a little blogger meet up for the girls. OXOX
Yes to all your tips! I start my new librarian job in September, so I have started to think about back-to-school outfits again! (And I'm pinning your "I mean business" look — so classic!)
That look would be gorgeous on you, Jen! I'm sure I'll be getting school outfit ideas from you too! OXOX
Such cute back to school looks! I especially love the casual dress with the jean jacket. I bet your a fun teacher!
Aww thanks. I am pretty fun. ;P
OXOX
Have a great first day! I love the Nora on you in this print. Both dresses are lovely! I know that they are very comfortable, and comfort is key when being a teacher! Love the prints, and the first day look.
jess xx
Yay for comfort! Thanks, Jess! OXOX
LOVE those clark's sandals. Didn't see them at the link you posted? What is the name of that sandal?
Hi Lou Ann … I got them at Nordstrom in May but they are all out. The Clarks website has similar ones, but not exactly the same. Here's a link to the exact shoes on online shoes.com … I've never ordered from them before, so if you order let me know how it goes! http://www.onlineshoes.com/womens-clarks-caslynn-harp-black-leather-p_id443483
I love all three of these outfits! It's awesome that you have a look that conveys to students that you mean business on the first day! I hope your first week goes smoothly as it is always difficult to get back in a routine after two months off.
-Katie
http://hellokatiegirl.blogspot.com/
-Katie
http://hellokatiegirl.blogspot.com/
It sure is hard to get back in the swing of things, but so far so good. Thanks, Katie! 🙂
Teachers never looked that stylish when I was in school! Love that print on the Karina dress, especially paired with the denim jacket. Great look 🙂
Aww thanks Theresa! OXOX
Great looks! Comfy but with pizazz!
Thanks Naomi! 🙂
Good luck and don't kill any of the kids (at least yet—ha ha)!
I love how you look so serious on the first day—it's important to show them who's boss and you definitely are #bosswoman in this!!
jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Hee … thanks JOdy …. the first day I'm ROSS THE BOSS … hee! 😉
Ok, I love your I Mean Business Look! ? Perfect to set the tone! The other looks are so great as well and that Karina dress is darling! So sad we didn't connect before you went back to school ? Let's still make it happen!! Good luck with start of school!
XO
Suzanne
http://www.AskSuzanneBell.com
WE'll find time soon, Dear! OXOX
I love all 3 looks. They are totally different but come together nicely.
The jean jacket with the dress is a combination that I sometimes forget works so well.
It's a nice change of pace from a blazer sometimes, right? Thanks! 🙂
Great dresses and you have fabulous style!
http://www.mylittlenest.org
Thanks so much, Ruth! 🙂
You must be THE most stylish teacher at that school! I really love the black/white outfit!Amazing dress!
Thanks so much, Nancy! 🙂
You know you're a favorite teacher in my eyes and bet those school gals just LOVE your style!! It's going to be a GEEAT year!!
Aww thanks, Andrea! Muah!
Ive never tried the Nora, but LOVE it on you! The print is delicate and so pretty and I love that you styled it with the jean jacket
So pretty!
Thanks for linking up with turning heads tuesday
jess xx
http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
These are some great styles for teachers. It must be hard to go back to work after having a beautiful summer off!
http://the-wardrobe-stylist.com/2016/08/07/mens-watches-outfit-personality/
I love LOVE the back-to-school wardrobe for teachers! You look fabulous!
Thanks for linking up to Top of the World Style.
I love all of your outfits Dawn – you look super cute in each one.
Have you been teaching for long?
Have a fab weekend,
xx Yvonne
http://www.funkyforty.com
Wonderful post and tips Dawn Lucy. Three great looks. Those Karina dresses are pretty, classic and comfy.
Great looks! That #1 is my #1, I could dress like that every day!
Great looks for back to school!
Thank you for being a part of TBT Fashion link up and hope to see you soon!
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
Super cute outfits, Dawn Lucy! I really love the floral dress! Thanks so much for linking up On the Edge of the Week! I hope to see you again this week.
Shelbee
http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com
Cute back to school look like? I love the casual clothing with particular genes jacket. I bet you can set a fun teacher Amal Clooney