It’s back to school month which means if you’re a teacher, it’s time to get your closet sorted and ready for work. Lucky for me, I’ve got two of the most stylish teachers I know that are regular participants in the GYPO Style Challenge and who I’m blessed to also count as friends – Gabriella and Natalie. Today they’re sharing their favorite teacher’s back to school outfits and must-haves to get your closet ready for when school’s back in session. Even if you’re not a teacher, I know you’re going to love their style! Now let’s check out some real teacher’s back to school outfits!
Meet Gabriella
First up is Gabriella. Gabriella will be beginning her 25th year of teaching this September and has been a primary teacher in both English and French. She’s been married to her husband Thierry for 24 years and mom to Matthieu who just completed his first year of university in sciences. Originally from Ontario, Canada, she moved to British Columbia when she was 14 and loves to travel with her family.
Gabi says…
“I notice that I get the most compliments when I’m doing the Style Challenge (of course) or when I follow the rule of four. I feel most put-together yet comfy in skirts or colored jeans with a solid or patterned top and a layer like a cardigan, vest, or jacket (bomber/jean/military) and a necklace. Otherwise, when I’m in a rush to get ready, I grab a solid dress (sheaths are a breeze) and add a topper. Easy peasy in a pinch and a rush!”
Tip: Pin this post for some back to school inspiration!
Gabriella’s Teacher Outfit Formulas
Denim Jacket + Tee + Printed Skirt + Long Necklace
Denim Jacket + Sheath Dress + Colorful Necklace
Cardigan + Printed Top + Pencil Skirt +Lace Up Sandals
Striped Top + Short Sleeved Sweater + Jeans + Riding Boots
Striped Top + Utility Vest + Colored Denim + Printed Flats
Denim Dress + Utility Jacket + Riding Boots
Denim Jacket + Gray Tee + Red Skirt + Lace Up Sandals
Follow Gabi’s stylish teaching adventures on Instagram.
Meet Natalie
Natalie has been teaching at the same school in downtown Toronto for 16 years. She met her husband David (who is also a teacher) at the school they teach at. She currently teaches grade 4 and has taught all grades from junior kindergarten to grade 6. She’s been married for 11 years and they love to travel and have taken time off from teaching to travel the world two times! They do not have children of their own but are lucky to have so many wonderful children in their lives.
Natalie says…
“I like to have things that all mix and match and are very simple to wear. My husband calls it comfortable elegance (sweet man). Teachers need to be able to walk, talk, interact and always look professional. I love that my students notice too – I had one sweet boy in my class last year that complimented me every single day about something different – thinking about his kind heart makes my heart swell!”
A simple dress. They can be patterned or neutral and they are easy to throw on and I truly think they look lovely on everyone. I always wear mine with a neutral cardigan. I love these ones by Leith and I have it in grey, olive and black:
I tend to keep these fairly simple because of the dreaded lanyard that all teachers have to wear!!) But I do like to make a bit of a statement with my earrings. And my students LOVE this! They notice everything and comment every day on jewelry they love!
One lucky lady is going to win a $300 Loft gift card to get her back to school wardrobe ready + a prize pack of planners from one of my favorite brands Carrie Elle including a Grade and Record Book, a Lesson Planner, and a Password Book (you get to choose the covers for each!)
Choose one (or all) of the easy ways to enter below!
TGIF Pretties! Some of you are finishing up your first week of back to school and some are still getting ready while others are gearing up to send your college kids off.
My goal around GYPO is to make your life as easy as possible, especially when it comes to style and beauty. So today I’ve got another free capsule wardrobe shopping list – this time for Juniors’ sizes 1-13.
Last week I gave you a shopping list and some sample outfits for girls sizes 7-16 (if you missed that, you can download it here) This week’s free download is for your high school and college girls.
Registration for the Fall 2017 Juniors’ Back to School Capsule Wardrobe officially opened today. Here are the details on this back to school capsule.
For Juniors sizes 1-13. You get everything you need to build her early fall wardrobe including a shopping list for sizes 1-13 and 15 days (three school weeks) of mix and match outfit ideas. You’re free to shop where you want and spend as much or as little as you want.
These are early fall outfits perfect for transitioning from summer to fall. You can also substitute warmer pieces if you live in a cooler climate.
It’s available for just $19!
This shopping list helps you save time and money by only shopping for what she needs. You can shop her closet and then fill in the blanks on the list at your favorite stores. You’ll know that each piece you buy will be paired up in multiple ways.
And hey, if mom likes a few pieces or outfits for herself, I won’t be mad at ya! 🙂
Click below to download the FREE shopping list
Here are two sample outfits from this capsule.
Sample Outfit #1
Sample Outfit #2
Already know you want to full fall capsule? Click the button below to get both shopping lists and all 15 days of outfits now!
Fall trends are a really hot topic around GYPO lately. Believe me, I’ve been researching my booty off over the past few weeks, scouring every web site I can get my fingers on and store I can shop to compile a list of the best trends for fall 2017. I’ve also been getting more and more requests via e-mail and social media to share what to be on the lookout for, like this question from a reader last week:
Hey Alison! What are the biggest denim trends going to be for fall 2017? I heard that skinny jeans are on the way out. Say it isn’t so! Is that true?
Rest easy, dear reader. Slim cut jeans will most likely never go out of style but there are a few new silhouettes, colors and styles that you’ll want to add to your denim collection to update it for fall 2017.
Five Fall 2017 Denim Trends
1. Wide Leg and Boot Cut
Slim fitting jeans are here to stay but wide legs and boot cuts are making a comeback. Not into wide legs? Try a bitty boot cut or micro flare to ease into this trend.
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2. Frayed Hems
Frayed hems are here to stay, at least for this year. If you already have this trend covered, try a step hem for a fresh twist.
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3. Embroidered
Embroidery is a huge trend for fall 2017 and jeans are no exception! They add fun details and a little color to your denim collection.
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4. Saturated Hues
Sage, plum and mustard are just three of the deeply saturated hues this season that will add the wow factor to your outfit.
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5. White and Off White Jeans
White jeans year-round are nothing new. These neutrals go with everything in your closet and make it feel more like a real outfit than a traditional pair of blue jeans. Pair them with black, dark green or navy to ground them for fall and winter or go rogue and pair them up with pastels.
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Tops to Pair them With
Wondering what to pair up with your jeans this fall? Stella and Dot just launched a new line of tops that are super cute outfit makers! I LOVE how they matched them up with some awesome accessories to make it even easier to create easy outfits.
It’s the day of the week at GYPO where we celebrate what makes us feel pretty. Whether it’s a new outfit, hairstyle, or makeup, the I Feel Pretty link up is about anything and everything that makes your life prettier. Even if you’re not a blogger, you can still play along. Just tell me what made you feel pretty this week in the comments.
Can we all just agree that August is about to get a little crazy? It doesn’t matter how prepared I think I am for back to school, this month always seems to kick my booty!
But you should know by now that I’m always looking for ways to make my life (and yours!) a lot easier, it’s one of the main reasons why I created the Style Challenge. So I have a little free gift for you today that I hope you’ll love and will make your back to school shopping WAY easier.
Registration officially opened today. Here are the details on this back to school capsule.
It’s two capsules in one! You get everything you need to build her fall wardrobe including two shopping lists for girls’ sizes 7-16 and 30 days of mix and match outfit ideas. You’re free to shop where you want and spend as much or as little as you want.
These are early fall outfits perfect for transitioning from summer to fall. You can also substitute warmer pieces if you live in a cooler climate.
Capsule one is more suitable for younger girls, capsule two for older girls. But you can shop her closet and mix and match ideas from both.
It’s $5 off for ONE WEEK ONLY! If you sign up between now and August 11th, you’ll get both capsules for just $24. After 8/11, it will go up to the regular price of $29.
This list actually helps you save money by only shopping for what she needs. You can shop her closet and then fill in the blanks on the list at your favorite stores. You’ll know that each piece you buy will be paired up in multiple ways.
Click below to get the FREE shopping list now!
Here are some sample outfits from each capsule.
Sample Outfits – Capsule One
Sample Outfits – Capsule Two
Already know you want to full fall capsule? Click the button below to get both shopping lists and all 30 days of outfits now!
Happy August pretties! How’s the end of summer shaping up for you? We’re trying to milk out the last precious moments of summer while slowly transitioning into getting ready for back to school.
If you’re new around here, the Pretty Fix is a monthly feature with budget-friendly recommendations for staying on trend. The idea for it was born out of frustration some of you have had with box styling services. The Pretty Fix allows you to shop for the pieces at your favorite stores so it’s budget and quality conscious. Of course, I always recommend that you shop your closet first!
This month’s Pretty Fix reflects what I have going on this month. We’re traveling to cooler weather destinations so I finally get to wear one of the outfits I can only dream of in Texas – a comfy sweatshirt with slouchy shorts and slip on sneakers!
These earrings are the pair that I wear with everything, every day. They’re just a great thin versatile hoop and the perfect size. Check out this budget friendly version too!
I’ve always had a thing for nautical. The rope trim on this poppy red tote is the perfect detail. This budget friendly tote also has a nod to nautical but at a lower price point…and it expands!
Slouchy boyfriend shorts are the perfect compliment to a laid back sweatshirt. If you’re not wanting to invest in more shorts this late in the season, you can substitute these boyfriend jeans instead.
Fall 2017 Girls’ Back to School Capsule – Opens Friday
The Fall 2017 Girls’ Back to School Capsule Wardrobe opens this Friday, August 4th. It’s a two in one early fall capsule with layering pieces perfect for transitioning between the seasons. This capsule is for girls sizes 7-16 and includes TWO shopping lists (including accessories) to create 30 days of mix and match outfit ideas (6 school weeks’ worth!) It helps you save time and money and most importantly, enjoy drama free mornings for just $29! Keep an eye out for the announcement this Friday.
It’s the day of the week at GYPO where we celebrate what makes us feel pretty. Whether it’s a new outfit, hairstyle, or makeup, the I Feel Pretty link up is about anything and everything that makes your life prettier. Even if you’re not a blogger, you can still play along. Just tell me what made you feel pretty this week in the comments.
There are just a few simple rules:
1. Follow GYPO. (Bloglovin‘, Facebook, Instagram or Pinterest)2. Link up your pretty post.3. Link back to GYPO.4. Visit other pretties.That’s it, now go have some fun!
Do you struggle to put outfits together? Are you stuck in a yoga pants rut? Not sure if you can make the latest trends work for you? You’re in the right place!
I’m Alison, a mom of three and recovering yoga pants addict on a mission to make getting dressed and feeling pretty the easiest thing you do all day! Learn more about my story HERE.
I am so glad I was part of the Fall 2019 Style Challenge. It gave me confidence and so many great outfitt ideas. The ladies in the group were very supportive and I will defintetly be doing another challenge in the future.
Betty Weyandt December 20, 2019
I’ve been participating in the GYPO Style Challenges for three years now and I’ve loved it. I’ve always loved clothes, but I didn’t know how to put outfits together. My closet is now full of mix-and-match outfits, I have learned how to dress myself, and there is no more stress in figuring out to wear. The private FB group is full of wonderful ladies that build each other up. It’s so fun and is seriously the best group on FB.
Kirstin Rasmussen November 20, 2019
Get Your Pretty On has changed my life, seriously. I have always chased what is trendy but found from season to season, that things go out of style and I was wasting money on items that I would only end up wearing a few times. GYPO has enabled me to simplify my closet, helps me make smarter purchasing decisions, and I feel so put together and confident using the outfit formulas that are provided. This program is a GAME CHANGER. I've been following GYPO for a few years now and my only regret is not jumping on board sooner.
Michelle Kline November 20, 2019
Great community of ladies, helping each other look stylish, without breaking the bank, and using much of what you already own.
Chosen Faith November 19, 2019
GYPO challenges have been one of the best things I have done! It had taught me so much more than just creating a closet of clothes that I love but also to have confidence in myself, how to pick and choose colors that work for me instead of against, and had given a wonderful community of Pretties who are so special.
Maraline Freeman October 16, 2019
I love GYPO!!! I finally feel put together and stylish! The shopping lists and outfit combinations make shopping and getting dressed effortless.
Krista Probst October 16, 2019
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