Anyway... Something I intended to start from the beginning of the year was a teacher outfit post, but having been sick/slightly overwhelmed with the beginning of school it hasn't happened, until now of course. All of my fellow Seattleites know this, but I suppose I should put a couple disclaimers out before I get comments like "you wear that to work?!"
For those who don't know, Seattle is a very casual city, makes sense if you think about it, a city full of technology companies who believe that as long as you're good at your job, you can rock your jeans and Pink Floyd t-shirt, running shorts and marathon t-shirt or distressed jeans, peplum top and stilettos (I wish!) and socks and sandals really are a common occurrence, tragic as it may be. So yes, compared to other parts of the country I might be on the casual side, but in Seattle I'm quite put together, I promise! Also, we have college gear/Seattle gear/school gear Fridays, where teachers pretend they're back on campus of their alma mater and wear their UW t-shirts, Seahawks jerseys, and our middle school hoodies; which is not only acceptable but highly encouraged! Phew.. Now that that's out of the way, here's today's teaching outfit :)
This is such a Monday outfit! I didn't get enough sleep last night, who am I kidding I never get enough sleep lol I need like 9 hours, I know, what a funny joke, in reality I get about 6 and last night I got 5, it's ok though, it was worth it... However as worth it as it may have been I still woke up not wanting to wear real clothes and yoga pants with an oversized sweater was out of the question :( but maxi dress to the rescue!
This one I love even more because it comes from The Happiest Place on Earth, DISNEYLAND, to say I love anything and everything Disney is an understatement. Well this beauty was screaming my name while walking through downtown Disney with my parents and sibs, and my dad told me to go ahead and try it on, which means if it fits, I'll buy it... Seeing as this rarely happens ( both me shopping with my dad and him buying clothes) I took full advantage of the situation and said gee thanks daddy! And of course it fit like a dream!
The sweater might be my very favorite thing from Banana Republic ever! Right out of grad school my mom took me shopping for "teacher clothes", she too thought that yoga pants and oversized sweaters or UW hoodies wouldn't be classroom appropriate and took me to find some things that would be, with the stipulation of course that the things I've found were on sale, and not just on sale but like REALLY on sale. This item however was not, but I convinced my mom that this $60 sweater could be worn with a multitude of outfits and pieces I already owned and she bought it for me anyway! I know I have the best mom ever! But I will say this, it was probably the best $60 she ever spent (maybe with the exception of my camo capris from Abercrombie & Fitch I had to have, I wore those from 9th grade through college, at least once a week, man I loved those! sorry, back on topic best $60 she ever spent...) because I seriously LIVE in this sweater in the fall and winter! In the classroom with slacks and a blouse, over a dress, with leggings and boots out for drinks, yoga pants and a black tank so I don't look homeless grocery shopping on Sundays (in between football games of course!)... Needless to say this sweater is a very versatile favorite!
Stay tuned for at least 3 teaching outfits a week... I will try to do everyday but then you will notice that I have favorite outfits that I wear all too often, and you really don't need to see that post every week! Well, I should probably tackle grading this pile of quizzes in front of me, hope you have a fabulous Monday :)
Until next time,
-Karissa
No comments:
Post a Comment