Tuesday, 2 October 2012

Sometimes I Dress Up As a Teacher



I don't know about you, but I find it to be a bit of a (fun) challenge to dress for my evening classes with my young adult group. Trying to balance authority, modesty, breathable outfits to combat the heat, plus at least a pinch of personality can be tricky. Adding a further layer of difficulty is the fact that as an expat teacher, one has probably showed up in the country with just the dress clothes essentials.

THUS, I've decided to start an occasional feature profiling the things I truly wear to my classes. I thought it might be fun to see if we could get a discussion going about the best teacherly wardrobe pieces!

This piece features my favorite go-to blazer, which is actually a hand-me-down from an old co-worker, a couple of vintage pieces that were bought in Phnom Penh, and a bunch of other random bits. A rather international mishmash, if I do say so!


 
 

 






Blazer: Inherited from my former co-worker when she left Seoul - score!
T-Shirt: Garage Clothing (Toronto) 
Skirt: Basic House (Seoul)
Shoes: My new Perfect Teacher Shoes (Phnom Penh)
Briefcase: Vintage U.S. Polo Association from Color Vintage (Phnom Penh)
Belt: YSL vintage belt from Color Vintage 
Necklace: My Grandma's antique layered chain
Earrings: Cheonho Subway Station dollar store (Seoul)

Have you ever done a 'Teacher Style' outfit shoot? Please, pretty please send a link in the comments! I'd love to see what look you rock in the classroom!

xx Lady Expatriate

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Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia

17 comments:

  1. But a cute teacher ;)
    Love your style, girl!
    xo TJ

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    1. Thanks for the sweetie comment, His Little Lady! You're rather stylish yourself :)

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  2. so lady like! :)

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    x,
    JSL.

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    1. Thank you, JSL! I do try to be ladylike... whether I always succeed or not...! Thanks for the comment :)

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  3. That is an incredibly cute outfit! Very Mad Men :)

    I think it's so hard to dress as a young, female teacher, because you want to look smart and authoritative but not frumpy and out of touch.

    I went for lots of shirt dresses, but when it got super hot I was all about the tailored silk jumpsuits. Did work at quite a casual school though!
    Kx

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    1. Silk jumpsuits? That sounds gorgeous!
      Shirt dresses are definitely on the list of things I would love to track down in the markets here. Could easily be the way of the future!
      Thanks heaps for leaving such a sweet comment, Katy. You can bet I adored the Mad Men comparison! xx

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  4. Truly love the way that you incorporated new, vintage, and inherited in one ensemble. Love the bag. Very professional, but still beautiful at the same time. k

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    1. Wow - you've totally made me blush. Thanks for the really kind comment!!

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  5. Lovely skirt teacher!
    Cecil in rome

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    1. Thanks so much for the lovely comment, Cecil :)

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  6. Absolutely stunning I must say. But then you likely look great in anything you wear. Good job!

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  9. I would be willing to bet here that you have some students that have crushes on you... ;) I'm sure someone is singing this song for you..haha

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    1. Haha it hasn't happened yet, but I'll let you know if it does ;)
      Cheers for the comment!

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