Dressing like a teacher: A how to NOT guide

There are several reason why teachers end up looking like a teacher.

Image +Edudemic 

We typically buy from the same shops and end up morphing into each other, style wise. Plus, we are obsessed with practicality which negates any inclination to stray from plain. Or perhaps some of us don't really care! It's not a career known for being fashion forward after all. The girls at work can't shed any light on this matter other than agreeing with those statements! So here goes...

10 things I think all teachers regardless of age/size/career point, should do to look less 'teachery'!

• Throw out those pilled or bobbled tops and jumpers - I know we all own them!! I say ill only wear it once more when I get to the bottom of my 'work box'.
• Buy a pair of trousers for the winter AND one for the summer. At least. All year round trousers are boring.
• DO NOT wear things you wear at school, outside of school, and vice versa. 
• Mix it up. Wear trousers one day, a dress and tights the next. You could get away with wearing the same pair of boots, pumps, if you really wanted. Although, see next....
• Have a range of work shoes, they can change the way you feel about what you're wearing.
• Don't buy head to toe ASDA or TESCO. You'll look super samey. 
• Don't buy 6 of the same style top in different shades. They'll look the same and some shades probably won't even suit you. I look back at photos and look like a ghost because of the colour choice'.
• Wear patterns and prints, but in the form of shirts and blouses, to keep it smart. 
• Pick shades related to the season. I just the right thing to do!
• Busy or repeating prints? = plain bottoms. Patterned trousers? = plain top. See below.

Plain staple trousers. We all need em' but they don't need to be boring. High waisted, tapered leg are flattering and look great with flats. Plus tips cam be worm tucked in or left over the waistband. The shirt with these trousers is pretty but still smart. (Image +ASOS)

I love these trousers because they're quirky and smart. They look great styled with the slouchy black jumper. (Image ASOS)

The kids notice what you wear (mine do daily - no exaggeration) and you're a role model to them, so yes you have to look like a teacher in one sense but its good to mix it up, break the mold, show personality, etc - and I don't mean be the weird and wacky 'hippy' teacher I had!! Kids always ask me questions like ''what are those type of shoes/trousers called?' (Moccasin shoes for example) which is funny, but I like putting thought into what I wear at work even if it is just a school and not the office of Vogue.

I think it's time I thought about what Im going to need for Autumn/Winter. It beats planning! 

My faves are +ASOS , +H&M  and +MANGO