affordable teacher outfits

28 Stunning and Affordable Teacher Outfits You Need to Try

I can’t believe how fast this summer has flown by! The start of August always signals the back to school rush and with that, the call for teachers to get back into the classroom. As a teacher for the past four years, I love assembling outfits to start the school year confidently. It’s taken me awhile to nail down my desired teacher style but I can say I love and use all my workwear pieces. I’ve crafted the perfect business casual capsule wardrobe and I’m sharing it with you all! I wanted to take the guesswork out of crafting effortless classroom looks so you can have a stress free fall.

 

Teacher Capsule Wardrobe

Below you’ll find 28 affordable teacher outfits for back to school! These looks come straight from the capsule closet pictures below. These are timeless pieces you can wear to create endless affordable teacher outfits. Click on any image to shop the exact pieces shown in the graphics. 

Essential Tops, Sweaters & Dresses

Above you can find my favorite tops, sweaters, and dresses to create affordable teacher outfits all year long! These pieces are classic and never go out of style. All styles are affordable and easy to layer or wear on their own depending on the season.

  1. Dark Chambray Shirt
  2. Rust Orange Cardigan
  3. Essential Striped Tee
  4. Gingham Button Down
  5. Beige Pullover Sweater
  6. Lace Cami
  7. Striped Dress
  8. Green Ruffle Dress
  9. Wine Red Sleeveless Dress
  10. Chambray Tie Waist Dress
  11. Denim Jacket

Must Have Skirts & Pants

One thing that’s absolutely essential when it comes to affordable teacher outfit ideas is comfort! The last thing you want to think about as a teacher is “Are my clothes going to restrict me?” The skirts above are all elastic waist, modest and breezy. The pants all have stretch since you’ll be running around all day!

  1. Red Polka Dot Skirt
  2. Olive Green Tie Waist Skirt
  3. Leopard Print Skirt
  4. Black Scalloped Skirt
  5. Cranberry Red Pants
  6. Black Dress Pants
  7. Navy Dress Pants
  8. Olive Green Pants

Work What Shoes & Accessories

When it comes to building a teacher wardrobe, comfortable and quality shoes are an absolute must! You run around all day and the last thing you want is sore, sweaty feet! I almost always buy leather shoes and boots since they’re breathable and form to your feet. Since this post is about affordable teacher outfits, I’ve found bargain buys that still meet the comfortable and quality marks!

  1. Suede Sneakers
  2. Woven Platform Sneakers
  3. Brown D’Orsay Flats
  4. Leather Flats
  5. Black Suede Loafers
  6. Brown Suede Mules
  7. Brown Leather Ankle Boots
  8. Black Leather Ankle Boots
  9. Pearl Barettes
  10. Gold Arch Earrings
  11. Neutral Boho Earrings

Affordable Teacher Outfits: 28 Looks to Try

Below you can find an entire month of affordable teacher outfits to try from my capsule wardrobe! These looks will get you all the way through fall without feeling like an outfit repeater. Many pieces in my capsule wardrobe come in multiple colors so chose the shades you love best. Click on any image to shop the looks featured in the graphics.

I hope these looks give you lots of inspiration and positive energy for the start of school! For more outfit inspiration follow us on Instagram or head to our Instashop to see our daily styles!