Showing posts with label thirty dollar throwdown. Show all posts
Showing posts with label thirty dollar throwdown. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Thirty Dollar Throwdown: Leopard Cardigan

Today's Thirty Dollar Throwdown still incorporates the inspirational wedges, but this is a casual Friday outfit.

Even though I'm not much of a holiday sweater lover, like your traditional teacher, I do adore a good cardigan. It's classic English teacher without looking dowdy.

Throw some red, patent-leather heels on this matronly 'marm!

A conservative estimate of how many I own would be in the 20s. Rain, sleet, snow, sun...I find a way to work a sweater into my outfit.

Today's look features one of my favorite knit finds in a long time - this TEN DOLLAR leopard number from Wal-Mart. That's right, Wal-Mart. It's got to be a scientifically-proven fact that wearing leopard makes you happier. Just ask this girl:

"This leopard leotard is makin' me feel fierce."


And middle school teachers need all the fierce they can get on Friday.

Some less adventurous dressers may fear that a leopard cardi wouldn't get a lot of wear. Au contraire! The trick is this: Treat leopard like a neutral.

You can mix it with any color:

Blue

Black

Other neutrals

Yellow

Subtle prints

Red, etc.

My second favorite thing about today's outfit is the Nancy Drew t-shirt from Out of Print, a brand that sells t-shirts emblazoned with classic book covers. How teacherrific! 

P.S. Out of Print tees are for sell in my store's Teacher Apparel category.

Behold: the Outfit

Posted by Ms. P at 4:58 PM 3 bonus points
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Saturday, February 5, 2011

Thirty Dollar Throwdown 1

When most people think of "teacher clothes," images like these spring to mind:

Let's be honest. We all had teachers who sported such flashy duds. However, young educators, don't fret. You do not have to partake in the traditional teacher dress to be able to mold young minds. And I'm here to help you.

My students tell me that I have a unique, bold style. Of course, they don't use those words exactly. Here are a few of their real-life comments about Ms. P's fashion:

"Don't take this the wrong way, but you don't dress like a normal person."
"Ms. P, I'mma steal your style this summer. I like it. You all mismatched."
"You dress all Anthropologie."

(Clearly, that last student isn't aware of the scope of the teacher salary.)

Okay, sure, they're mixed reviews. But I'd take comments like these any day over none at all. Like Coco Chanel (who would surely not approve of my outfits, but that's beside the point) once said, "In order to be irreplaceable, one must be different."

All of this to say....today I'm introducing a new feature on Best in Class - The Thirty Dollar Throwdown - where I will put together school and age appropriate outfits with items that cost $30 or less.

The first outfit was inspired by my latest Target purchase - these shoes. They're a little "fashiony" for me, but I was sold when I tried them on because they have padding! A wedge is also much easier on the feet while teaching. They do not look comfortable, but they feel nearly orthopedic. Trust.

All items are under $30, even the vintage eyeglasses! Of course, I'm sure your eye doctor would charge more for the lenses. Details. Details.

$30 Throwdown 1
Draped Handkerchief Skirt
$12 - forever21.com
Pleated skirts »

Monday Morning Bag
$36 - canada.forever21.com
Structured handbags »

Forever21.com - Accessories - Jewelry - 1062098158
$3.80 - forever21.com




Tuck the shirt in. Wear the motorcycle jacket open. And, yes, there are times you can wear tights with open-toed shoes. Just not around your Southern mama.


Sartorially yours,
Ms. P


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