Are you looking for some stylish back to school teacher outfits? You found not only them but you found a treasure.
I saw you loved my previous back to school outfits article for students so I decided “Maybe, teachers need some help as well”.
So, here are 40 chic and stylish teacher outfits you should consider trying this year.
Creating the perfect teacher wardrobe requires finding the ideal mix of professional style, comfort, and practicality.
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1. Skirt+Button Down Shirt
A short skirt paired with a solid-colored top or a button-down shirt can effectively strike this balance.
It’s essential to have a polished and professional appearance. Solid colors can bring a sense of seriousness and focus, helping you establish authority in the classroom.
Wearing a button-down shirt adds a touch of formality, emphasizing your role as a knowledgeable and respectable figure.
Along with formality, the teacher outfit must be comfortable.
Teaching often involves a lot of movement, from standing and walking around the classroom to bending and reaching. A properly sized and styled short skirt allows for the comfort of movement while keeping a professional appearance.
What I am trying to say here is you should find the perfect balance between comfort and formality.
In case you don’t have time to take a look at some stores to get the perfect skirt, here are some of the similar items I would recommend.
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2. Comfy pants+Graphic Tee
If you ask for the cutest back to school outfits, this is it.
You are right, school starts in the fall. However, you don’t need to wear a very warm, furry coat in the classroom since it’s not cold there.
So, most of my outfits are either short-sleeved or have a very lightweight cardigan (or coat) for layering.
Create this cute back to school outfit with comfy printed pants and a graphic tee. Yes, it’s just as simple!
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3. Flared Jeans+Blouse
A blouse is a must-have for a teacher wardrobe.
Flared pants are so trendy right now.
You can easily pair them with a classy top or just a blouse to style perfect casual teacher outfits.
This outfit looks so chic and stylish. It’s both classy and casual.
But most importantly it’s comfy.
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4. Dress+Denim Jacket
Here is our next teacher outfit idea.
Dresses are one of teacher essentials.
I think you already have one in your wardrobe.
But have you ever tried wearing it with a denim jacket?
If not here is your chance.
Pair a solid color dress with a denim jacket. Wear sneakers or heels with them and you are good to go.
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5. Denim Skirt+Shirt
I haven’t mentioned accessories yet. But this outfit is the one that needs them.
You can create this outfit with a midi denim skirt and a button down shirt.
This is a very stylish outfit that looks very professional as well.
But for the perfect, complete teacher outfit you are gonna need some accessories as well.
Put a belt to cinch in your waist.
Wear a headband to look cuter.
Do everything to make the outfit look even better.
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6. White Jeans+Colored Top
Talking about back to school teacher outfits here is my favorite one. Maybe the first… I don’t know.
If you look at the outfits I shared till now, we can surely say a button-down shirt has to be in teacher clothes.
You can wear it with so many things. Starting from a skirt to jeans. You can even use it as a layer piece.
So if you start writing the list of teacher essentials, put it first in your list.
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7. Skirt+Sweater
Here is one of my next favorite back to school outfits for teacher.
For this, you are gonna need a short skirt, oversized sweater, and ankle boots to make this look.
Should the skirt be white? No, but make sure you look solid.
If you ever need help with matching colors, styles, lengths, and other things for clothes, here is my article where you will find your solution. This is where I provide tips on maximizing your wardrobe.
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8. Midi Skirt+Shirt
I already said button down shirt is a must-have in a teacher wardrobe. This next teacher outfit is the proof.
But I want you to go further and make the outfit with a floral midi skirt.
Then you need to pair it with a solid color button down shirt or a top. Don’t forget accessories.
Make the outfit look complete by pairing the right ones.
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9. Jeans+Solid Top+Cardigan
Let’s get it more simple.
When you look at these teacher outfit ideas you may think those are obvious and you could style them yourself.
But you are some inspiration and that’s why you are here.
Having an idea of 40 different outfits means you have your wardrobe planned for a whole month and I think that’s amazing.
Now, let’s get back to our next outfit.
This is a very basic look that you can try for everyday style as well.
And I am pretty sure you have already tried it as well.
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10. White Top+Jeans+Shirt as Cardigan
Do you remember I mentioned using a shirt as a cardigan?
This is what I was talking about.
You can make the outfit look more stylish by throwing a button down shirt as a layer piece.
This can give the outfit a more polished and put-together look, especially if you choose a shirt in a contrasting color or pattern. It’s a versatile piece that can be worn open over a t-shirt or closed for a more formal vibe.
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11. Midi Skirt+Shirt
Yes, again!
You need to create an outfit with a button down shirt, again.
This time you are gonna need a cute floral midi skirt to pair with it.
And let me share another teacher essentials which are loafers.
I don’t talk about shoes in this article but loafers are the go-to for almost all teacher outfit ideas.
You can wear them with everything starting from a dress, skirt, jeans, etc.
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12. Colored Skirt+Blouse
Talking about unique and cutest back to school outfits and here you go.
Is there anything special about the outfit? – yes, colors.
For this outfit, find a colorful skirt and pair it with a matching embroidered blouse.
Add some accessories like earrings, a necklace if it fits the blouse, a handbag, and others to make the look put together.
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13. Flare Pants+Top+Accessories
Have you ever heard about body shapes? Did you know that there are 5 main body types among women?
If the answer is yes that means you are really into fashion. But if you have never heard about this “thing” well, you are missing some interesting things.
In case you decide that you need to know more about body shapes, here is the section on need to check out on my blog.
Why did I bring up body shapes? Because I wanted to emphasize that a belt is the best accessory to create a more feminine look for your body.
You have to try to use it often. Especially with high-waisted pants.
Oh and by the way, high-waisted pants are another essential piece to show better body silhouette.
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14. Sweater Midi Skirt+Oversized Sweater
When it’s going colder you can try the outfit with a sweater midi skirt and an oversized sweater.
Does this outfit look professional? – Yes!
Will you feel comfortable? – Yes!
Does it look chic and stylish? – Yes, of course.
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15. Light Color Jeans+Turtleneck
Do you love wearing flare jeans?
It’s okay if you don’t.
You can change flare jeans to straight-leg jeans, or even skinny jeans for this outfit.
They all go well with turtleneck, so go for it.
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16. Sweater+Overalls
This is one of the cutest back to school outfits I shared today, I promise.
Make your workday more casual by wearing overalls at work.
The relaxed and comfortable nature of overalls can help create a more laid-back atmosphere while still maintaining a professional appearance.
If you’re teaching at a college, school, or workplace, overalls can bring a fresh take on traditional work attire.
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17. Dress+Cardigan
In case you are not sure what type of dresses you should get for the right teacher outfits, let me share some tips.
If you don’t love wearing dresses (like me), skip to the next teacher outfit idea.
But if you plan to go shopping for dresses, here are some tips to consider.
First things first…
- Avoid getting too short, tight, and/or revealing dresses.
- Keep things neutral if you are not sure about colors and prints.
- Consider the season – cotton and linen for summer, knit, and wool for winter.
- It’s always better to invest in quality, not in quantity – shop for affordable dresses but make sure they are durable
- A good length is usually at or below the knee, and sleeves or appropriate strap coverage is essential.
By the way, I decided to write this article and recommend similar items from Lulus because they have very good quality clothes and they are affordable as well.
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18. Wide Leg Pants+Oversized Sweater+Jean Jacket
Here is the next casual teacher outfit that you try this year.
Remember flare and wide leg pants are so popular right now. So, if you are trying to follow the trends you need to try wearing them more often.
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19. Olive Green Pants+White Top+Cardigan
When I am talking about solid colors I don’t only mean blue, white, black, and brown.
I think olive green is the perfect color to consider for back to school teacher outfits.
In case you wonder what colors go with olive green pants here is my other article you can check out next.
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20. Ligh wash Jeans+Sweater
Wearing teacher outfits doesn’t mean you can’t look cute.
But always decide your outfits with the dress code your workplace provides.
For this next outfit, you are gonna need light wash jeans and a cute sweater in some bright color.
I think colors are so important for teachers.
Brighter colors are perfect if you are a teacher at an elementary school.
However, it’s important to wear bright colors when you are a teacher of older students.
Wearing bright colors as a teacher of older students can help create a positive and engaging learning environment. Bright colors can convey a sense of energy and approachability, and they can also help capture the students’ attention.
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21. Slip Midi Skirt+Sweater
When it comes to unique style, I think this will be a perfect example.
There is nothing special in this outfit but agree with me it looks great, doesn’t it?
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22. Tailored Pants+Black Top+Coat
Me and my husband love fall so much. It’s the perfect season to try layering the outfit. The biggest amount of our clothes are layer pieces, lol
So as a teacher, you can also start layering the outfits for this fall.
For this specific outfit, you are gonna need a straight-leg tailored pants, a black top or a bodysuit, and a lightweight coat.
If you ask me, coats are essential for a teacher’s wardrobe. Not heavy ones; lightweight coats like this are perfect.
These coats should be versatile and easy to layer, allowing for comfort and style in any situation.
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23. Dress+Blazer
Speaking of teacher essentials, here comes the blazer.
When it comes to essential items for teachers, a blazer is a crucial wardrobe piece.
Whether it’s for professional meetings, parent-teacher conferences, or school events, a blazer adds a polished touch to any outfit while maintaining a professional appearance.
I am not a teacher, I am at home mom blogger but I wear a blazer everywhere I can. I am just crazy about them.
Blazer goes literally with everything.
And it can easily make the outfit look so chic and modern.
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24. Wide Jeans+Oversized Sweater
I’ve shown some outfits similar to this but I wanted to share this one as well.
And here is the reason…
I wanted to show you how a small detail can change the whole look of the outfit.
I’m talking about the stylish side cuts on oversized sweaters. When you see this type of sweater in the store, you may not realize how chic it will look on your body, but just take a look at this!
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25. Dress+Accessories
This is the perfect example of an outfit where accessories do their thing.
Imagine it without any accessories.
It will look too basic for not only teachers but for everyone.
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26. Distressed Jeans+Top+Blazer
Well, I don’t want to take much of your time, so I won’t say anything about this outfit.
The only thing here is that you need to make sure you are looking polished and put together.
You can go with neutrals for all the pieces in this look. Or you can stay with solid colors and wear the blazer with a brighter color.
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27. Skinny Jeans+Button Down Shirt+A Vest
Here comes the next cutest back to school outfit you can make.
This is the idea: wear a button-down shirt with a sweater vest and skinny jeans. This is a great look for a casual yet put-together outfit.
The combination of a button-down shirt with a sweater vest adds a touch of sophistication, while the skinny jeans keep the overall look modern and relaxed.
The layered look also provides warmth during cooler weather, making it a versatile choice for various occasions.
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28. Flared Pants+Oversized Sweater
Bring more colors to your life.
Add a pink oversized sweater to a pair of black flared pants and enjoy your school day.
This outfit is perfect for teachers because it’s both comfortable and stylish. The oversized sweater provides a relaxed and cozy feel, while the black flared pants add a touch of sophistication.
The combination exudes a sense of professionalism while still being easy to move around in, making it ideal for long days in the classroom.
Additionally, the pink sweater adds a pop of color to brighten up the overall look, which can bring a sense of positivity to the classroom.
Don’t forget to add accessories because they are the most important in any outfit.
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29. Wide Leg Pants+Blouse
I’m sure you’ve noticed how popular sheer tops have become recently. It’s time to get more!
This look is one of the best teacher outfits I shared today. I just love it!
And I love everything about it.
Especially the combination of black and brown colors. They look so elegant and chic together.
They make the outfit look more expensive as well. Don’t you think so?
If you want to know more tips about how you can look more expensive by just wearing the right pieces, you should check out my article.
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30. Leather Pants+Top+Plaid Shirt
Who said that you can’t wear leather pants at school? (avoid only if your school dress code requires you to do this)
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31. Maxi Skirt+White Top
If you are just starting to build a teacher wardrobe, consider getting at least one maxi skirt.
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32. High Waist Pants+Top+Cropped Blazer
I said a blazer is one of the teacher essentials and here is the proof.
I am crazy about this one if you wonder.
If I started buying more cropped blazers, it would be her (the girl in the picture) fault, lol
I have cropped jackets but not actual blazers. But I love how it looks with high-waisted pants.
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33. Wide Leg Pants+Graphic Tee+Colored Blazer
Another great teacher outfit with a blazer. What do you think?
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34. Black Turtleneck+Short Dress+Tights
Make yourself look cute and professional at the same time by wearing this outfit.
It’s an outfit with a black turtleneck and a short dress over it. You can wear tights depending on the weather.
What I can say about this outfit is I love it!
It’s a modern, cute, stylish outfit that I think every teacher has to try at least once in their life.
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35. Midi Dress+Long Coat
Throwing a long coat on a midi dress is a perfect option for teacher outfits.
The long coat adds a touch of sophistication while also providing extra warmth, and the midi dress offers a flattering and versatile silhouette that’s both practical and chic.
This combination strikes a perfect balance between professionalism and fashion, allowing you to feel confident and comfortable throughout the day.
But there is more to say – this outfit is a perfect example of striking the balance between the lengths of the clothes as well.
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36. Flared Pants+Button Down Jacket
This is another cute and stylish teacher outfit you can try this year.
Agree with me this is easy to style as well.
Just don’t overdo things – I mean, keep an eye on print and colors.
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37. Jumpsuit+Accessories
Talking about the cutest back to school outfits for teachers here is our next one.
I am in love with this outfit. It feels and looks so cute and lovely.
You can achieve this look by wearing a one-piece jumpsuit with white sneakers. You are going to feel comfortable for the whole day in your classroom.
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38. Leggings+Oversized Sweater
I guess you never thought about wearing leggings at school. But look at it from a different angle
You can definitely wear leggings in the classroom. You just have to make sure you don’t look too provoking.
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39. Pleated Pants+Oversized Sweater
Pleated pants are so popular these days as well.
So, let’s make an outfit with it.
You can style pleated pants with so many things. It can be paired with a blouse, classy top, sweater, bodysuit, and everything.
If you want to discover more outfit ideas with pleated jeans, here is my article you can read next.
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40. Cropped Pants+Top+Pink Blazer
Here is your next back to school teacher outfit idea.
But you know what? – this is the outfit that you can wear everywhere.
I can also suggest adding some accessories like a simple necklace or a pair of earrings to complete the look.
The cropped pants, paired with a stylish top and a pink blazer, create a versatile and elegant outfit that can be worn to work, a casual outing, or even a social event.
The great thing about this outfit is how versatile it is. It’s the perfect choice for all sorts of occasions.
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And that’s all for today.
I hope you loved these back to school outfits for teachers. You are ready for the next learning season.
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