Anyways… let me get to what everyone has been asking me lately:  What will you be wearing for the first day of school?!  Well, here it is.  A dress I bought from H&M on our last trip to Vancouver.  Now, obviously I won’t be wearing the hat but I think it just looks absolutely adorable with it! I will be wearing those booties- they are SO comfortable!! I will however, take a pair of flats to change into just in case!

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Straps, spaghetti to be exact, seem to be everywhere in my closet… Especially when it comes to my dresses.  The length is typically fine but the straps are what get me in hot water when it comes to the dress code.  Well after 6 years of teaching I have finally come up with a few solutions that turn your everyday clothes into teacher appropriate clothes! And yes, these super secret, high tech, never been done before tips can be used by people other than teachers… are you ready?!

Vests: How on earth did I not think of this before?  Simply throw a vest on and the highly illegal spaghetti straps are no longer… brilliant?! I think so! I grabbed this Aritzia denim vest at the best thrift shop ever in Portland (you can read more about it here!).  Trench vests, leather vests, any type are perfect for adding a layer and covering up those straps!

Another tip, scarves. If you’re second guessing if a top is too low, it probably is.  Throw a scarf on just to be safe!

Sooooo as any good teacher would do.  Here is an example:

Summer, not appropriate for work outfit:

Add a vest, belt, some heels and voila… a teaching appropriate outfit!

Ps. This was my first day of school outfit, cute right?!   Dress || Vest || Shoes

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Do you have any tips and tricks to making everyday clothes work appropriate!?

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When it comes to accessories I try to buy simple pieces that I reach for daily.  I typically stay away from long necklaces for two reasons: first, they tend to dangle in the students faces when I am leaning over to help them. This proves to be very distracting, especially with the little girls who are obsessed with anything sparkly and pretty.  Second, my long necklaces always seem to slide between the students tables and when I stand up they get caught and break… so disappointing! I have broke soo many necklaces this way so eventually I just stopped wearing them to school.  Some of my favourite pieces to wear to work include this bracelet, this bracelet, and these earrings from Fifth Avenue Collection.

I’m sure you have noticed this bag in previous posts if you’re following along.  It is the perfect day to day bag! It duals as my purse/workbag as it is big enough to fit my laptop but still looks like a handbag.

If you are going shopping look for the following items as they are great foundational pieces to work off of:

1.) A cardigan… I know, so teacher-ish but they are super cute and work well to cover up skinny straps that aren’t appropriate for the classroom.  Also, they help regulate your body temperature. If your school is anything like mine, it is freezing in one classroom, then boiling in the next! I love this light grey one… I love the length and the colour!

2.) A good pair of black skinny jeans.   I live in mine! They go with everything and if you find the right pair, they can be super comfortable. *Be sure to check your school dress code, some are sticky about wearing black jeans… if that’s the case look for a nice pair of skinny slacks.   You can find some that are similar to mine here and here!

3.) Invest in a good blazer.  This will come in handy when parent conferences role around.  They also make any outfit look a lot dressier.  Some of my favourites can be found here and here! (sale alert!!)

4.) Basic blouses.  These babies will be your go-to’s!  These will also help with making other non-work appropriate clothes, appropriate, as seen in the photos above.  Layering with basic blouses can totally transform an outfit.  They are also great to wear with a fun skirt, pattern/colored pant, or even create that classic look when pairing it with the black slacks… the possibilities are endless! Some of my current favourites can be found here and here!

5.) Find shoes that are comfortable but are also cute!  I am definitely the minority at my school wearing heels almost daily… in fact I wore sneakers to school on a day without kids and our admin assistant couldn’t get over how short I actually was!  Point being, short or not it doesn’t matter. As long as you find a pair that are comfortable and are still cute, they will compliment your outfit perfect! I am tempted to link some of my favourites, but I won’t as I rarely buy shoes online when they are going to be worn in the classroom.  I need to try them on to make sure my feet will last an entire day with the chaos that goes along with being a teacher!

Well, there you have it! I hope that helps… please let me know if you have any other questions or if you have any tips for me! I would love to hear from you

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