9 Literary Outfits for English Teachers

Teacher fashion is a whole different game than most of the "office" outfits that magazines and fashionistas say we can "wear to work".

Working in education is so PHYSICAL that we have to think about more factors than just professionalism and modesty, such as: 

• shoes that won't break our feet off, 
• dress pants that can survive a workout (for example, basically having to do squats when kneeling next to a student's desk for a chat), 
• shirts that breathe and move, and 
• BUDGET! Our clothes need to be either reasonably priced or SO durable that they will be worth the cost in the long run. 

In addition, I love when I can add a literary element - a gryffindor scarf, a quill, a book necklace, or some fun typography.  

Below are some of my favorite pieces that I return to again and again. The tees were co-designed by me and my graphic design bestie, Renee!

Disclaimer: Some of the links below are affiliate links. 

Outfit 1: The Look

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1. Blazer: Kohl's, similar to this one
2. Tee: "The Look" by Secondary Sara Design
3. Pants: Old Navy's Mid-Rise Pixie Ankle Pants
4. Shoes: Sperry Angelfish Boat Shoe in Linen Oat
5. Accessories: Glasses by Juicy Couture and Necklace from 

Outfit 2: English Teacher

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1. (Scarf was a gift; not sure where it's from!) 
2. Tee: "English Teacher" by Secondary Sara Design 
3. Pants: Old Navy's Mid-Rise Pixie Ankle Pants 
4.  Mary Jane Shoes: Crocs Alice Work Flat
5. Quill Pen: here's a similar one! 

Outfit 3: Grammar Gal

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1. Tee: "Grammar Gal" by Secondary Sara Design
2. Pants: Old Navy's Mid-Rise Pixie Ankle Pants
3. Shoes: Crocs Kadee Flat in Pink 
4. Tote: Skip Hop Black Stripe  

Outfit 4: This is My Lucky Test Shirt #1

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1. Grey Cardigan from Zulily 
2. Tee: "Lucky Test Shirt" by Secondary Sara Design
3. Boots: These ones by Guess are very similar. 

Outfit 5: Save the Oxford Commas

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1. Tee: "Save the Oxford Commas" by Secondary Sara Design 
2. Pants: Old Navy's Mid-Rise Pixie Ankle Pants 
3. Shoes: Sperry Angelfish Boat Shoe in Linen Oat

Outfit 6: Drop the Mic

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1.  Necklace: Red Links by Target
2.  Tee: "Drop the Mic" by Secondary Sara Design
3. Pants: Old Navy's Mid-Rise Pixie Ankle Pants 
4. Shoes: Croc flats 

Outfit 7: Definition of a Teacher

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1. Tee: "Definition of a Teacher" by Secondary Sara Design 
2. Jeans: Old Navy Mid-Rise Curvy Straight Jeans 
3. Shoes: Croc flats 

Outfit 8: Eyes Up

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1. Tee: "Eyes Up" by Secondary Sara Design
2. Pants: Old Navy's Mid-Rise Pixie Ankle Pants 
3. Shoes: Croc flats 

Outfit 9: Lucky Test Shirt 2

Shop this look:

1. Necklace: BaubleBar by Target
2. Tee: "This is My Lucky Test Shirt" by Secondary Sara Design

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