It’s that time of year for teacher outfits. Here are some brand new fresh ideas for some cute and functional teacher outfits, from affordable stores!
I’ve heard from my teacher followers that dressing as a teacher can be hard! You want your outfits to be exciting but professional and comfy enough to be on your feet all day. I’ve had tons of requests to put together more teacher outfit ideas after I shared THIS POST last year, and THIS POST and THIS POST from years before (you can still copy these outfits but most linked items will be out of stock).
I wanted to put together some outfits with basic pieces for all the teachers – and I asked my teacher readers for their most tried and true clothing items. This year I also wanted to include specific outfits from specific stores that are more affordable like Target, Old Navy, and more!
Here are twenty essentials from actual teachers that you should have in your wardrobe.
20 TEACHER CLOSET STAPLES
- No show socks
- Rothy’s
- Casual dresses (not too short and work with a sneaker)
- There are lots of good ones out there, but MERRICK WHITE COLLECTION are some of my favorites! They’re like pajamas, but so cute and super good quality.
- Comfy sneakers
- These are my all time favorite sneakers. So comfy, perfect cut, and easy to wear with dresses or skirts.
- Biker shorts for under dresses
- Layering (always cold in classrooms)
- Colored pants (not jeans)
- Comfy blazers
- If you’re not into regular blazers, a sweater blazer is a great idea that’s soft and comfy.
- Cardigans
- There are lots of great cardigans out there, but this one from Target is affordable and cute!
- Tops with higher or tighter necklines so you can lean across a table
- White jeans
- This is one of my favorite pairs! It’s actually “ecru” color, so it’s not bright white and a little easier to keep clean. Code MERRICKXSPANX works for 10% off.
- Black jeans
- Dressy joggers
- These aren’t especially dressy, but they’re my go-to joggers and CAN be dressed up! See them four ways RIGHT HERE.
- Button up shirts
- Ankle length pants
- Loafers or Mules
- Better than basic tops
- These are tops that are nicer than a basic tee. I’m sharing a few good ones in the outfits in these posts!
- Jean jacket that allow you to move your arms
- Look for one with elastane or spandex in the fabric so it has a little stretch! THIS ONE is great.
- Big tote bag
- This Madewell tote bag is my go-to, but this bag from Target is DARLING.
- Tops long enough to cover your stomach when you raise your arms
I’ve put together a great printable of some teacher outfit formulas that you can save to your phone or print out and put in your closet as an easy guide to follow when you’re getting dressed in the morning!
Teacher Outfits from Different Stores:
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Teacher Outfits From Target
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Teacher Outfits From Walmart
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Teacher Outfits From Old Navy
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Teacher Outfits From maurices
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Teacher Outfits From Kohl’s
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Mixed and Matched Teacher Outfits From Multiple Stores (ALL with sneakers!)
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