Well, it sure has been a LONG time - what can I say? Life caught up with me, school, work, business, and GETTING ENGAGED! <3 So let's just say I've had a lot on my plate! I'm going to try to get back to doing this regularly, but we'll see how the year progresses! So I am into my FINAL year of college (YAY!). As I've mentioned before, I'm an elementary education major, so at my college, I get to spend two days a week in an elementary school this semester and five days a week next semester, which I've been really excited about! I've been stocking up on clothes all summer long, so that I can look professional in my school! I was not, however, anticipating being in a school that is EXTREMELY conservative. My skirts and dresses can only be an inch from my knee, button up shirts have to be buttoned to the top button and here's the worst part - NO crop, skinny pants! In all of my searches for teacher clothes this summer, pants were the hardest thing for me to find. I've always loved skirts and dresses - I'd wear them every day if I could, however, I know that's not practical as a teacher. So, I FINALLY found professional looking pants that I liked and that I thought looked good on me, but guess what they are? Crop skinnies. When I read that rule on my teacher handbook I wanted to cry. But get this, I can't wear crop, skinny, professional looking pants, BUT I COULD WEAR FLIP FLOPS! I'm not a fan of flip flops in the first place - I much prefer sandals, and even those I don't have many of. But in what world do FLIP FLOPS look more professional than skinny crop pants? So - in light of all of this, I'm starting a new series called "How to not dress like a nun in a conservative work place".
So, this was my first day - the dress is sleeveless, which, of course is not allowed, so I paired it with a short black cardigan, skinny black belt, gold and black pointed toe flats, and of course, my "teacher bag" that will hold my life every time I go to school.
Dress - Target
Cardigan - Old Navy
Flats - Old Navy
Bag - Big Buddha
Okay - I think that's all I've got for today. Like I said, I'm going to try to be better about getting on here, but I make no promises!
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