If you’re in need of some teacher winter outfit ideas, this post has you covered! Even if you’re not a teacher, I think it’s safe to say that if an outfit item passes the teacher test, it will be a good addition to just about anyone’s closet.
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Each teacher winter outfit idea prioritizes comfort, quality, and affordability. As a teacher, I can attest to these items holding up to long days on your feet so you feel comfortable but feel put together.
Before we dive into the whole shebang for teacher winter outfit ideas, here are some tips, tricks, and thoughts on buying affordable and quality items.
Tips and tricks for buying affordable (but quality!) clothes
One amazing trick to buying affordable but quality clothes is look on the factory websites of reliable shops. Enter J. Crew Factory, Gap Factory, and Banana Republic Factory. Moral of the story? Always check if a store you love has a factory store.
Another tip that can save you money is looking on the sales tab, checking during sale holidays, and checking to see if there is a teacher discount. Madewell and Rothy’s are two places that offer teacher discounts. Madewell jeans are some of the best jeans around (plus they carry tons of petite denim options).
If you check the Madewell sales tab, you’ll often find jeans that are mega marked down. That plus a teacher discount, and you may find yourself paying less than $50 for a new pair of jeans!
Why you should consider spending more on shoes
Shoes are one of the few elements of my wardrobe where more often than not I can’t call them super budget-friendly. Believe me, I’ve tried to find budget-friendly teacher shoes. But comfort is a non-negotiable for me.
One trick is to pin the shoes you want to buy and then look to see if they are discounted for around the time things typically go on sale (oftentimes they are!).
But at the end of the day, after walking and standing on tile/concrete/whatever hard material classroom floors are, my body aches are always in proportion to the price tag.
After years of hunting for shoes that don’t break the bank or your back, I’ve come up empty handed. The most inexpensive I’ve found are these Birkenstocks for $50.
If you do the math, they are budget friendly in the long run because they don’t wear out as fast. They’re an investment. And I never have thought to myself “Man, I’m so mad I spent $100-$150 on these shoes so my feet don’t hurt at the end of the day!”.
The bottom line? I think paying more for shoes is totally worth it.
So here is your ultimate guide to teacher/anyone winter outfit ideas! I hope you find an item or two to go with your winter outfits. Enjoy!
The coziest and prettiest sweaters that keep you warm but not too warm.
- Have you tried wearing a bodysuit under your sweater? These ones are organic cotton, super soft, and have double-layered fabric for a flattering look. Yes, there are cheaper ones out there, but these are such a good quality.
- This luxuriously soft and long cardigan will go with anything.
- This pretty pointelle sweater.
- Organic cotton Fisherman boxy cropped cardigan – comes in more colors!
- Mockneck cable-knit sweater in raspberry sherbet will be your new favorite. Comes in more gorgeous colors!
- Cable-knit hearts crewneck sweater just in time for Valentine’s Day.
- This ribbed boyfriend crewneck sweater in extra-soft yarn is my current go-to sweater! And this periwinkle color is even prettier in person. And it’s soooo soft.
- Pair this cozy organic cotton oversized cardigan with a cute blouse or t-shirt. Lots of color choices with this one! (Size down one size.)
- Striped half-zip sweater with pearl (how cute is that detail?!). Wear with jeans and a pair of flats or make this your weekend uniform with these super comfy leggings and a pair of sneakers.
- Button raglan crewneck in beautiful Berkshire green.
Flattering and basic/staple tops (and a sweater dress!).
- A sweet denim puff sleeve top to wear with a cardigan.
- Flannel boyfriend button-down in the prettiest pink.
- Ultra soft Mongolian cashmere tee is a warm and cozy option to wear with a cardigan. Comes in lots of colors! (Size up and hang dry as shirt shrinks.) Here’s another option.
- Printed smock-neck top.
- Pointelle long-sleeve t-shirt in candy apple red. This shirt also comes in white, black, and grey which would all make great basics.
- Cotton-Teddie Sweater in periwinkle. These make for the BEST basic work shirts!
- Boatneck striped top with heart elbow patches.
- Classic chambray button-up.
- Another classic: Gingham lightweight cotton shirt in signature fit.
- This long-sleeve crewneck girlfriend tee is a staple you’ll be happy to have in your closet!
- Upgrade a basic with another beautiful brushed pointelle tee.
- Cozy sweater dress.
Jeans and pants you can wear with all of your outfits all winter long!
- Super flattering SpanxShape EveryWear flair jeans, comes in regular, petite, and tall.
- How cute is the pocket detail on these cropped wide-leg patch-pocket jean in all-day stretch?! These hold up really well for all-day wear too!
- My teenage self would never in a million years believe that one of my most-worn jeans is from Abercrombie. All in all, Abercrombie honestly has so many different styles that are so good, especially for the price point.
- These are my favorite leggings to wear with things like a denim shirtdress (and let’s be honest, with any cozy sweatshirt!). They are thick, and they come in tapered, regular, and maternity!
- There’s a reason why the colette cropped wide-leg pants have a cult following. Also, lots and lots of color options with this pant. And sometimes Anthropologie offers teacher discounts!
- Darling Heart-print essential straight jean in all-day stretch will look great with any solid long sleeve or sweater.
- In three, all stunning, color options, wear this tie-waist jumpsuit with a cardigan sweater and boots in winter months.
- Wide-leg crop jean will be your new favorites and something you’ll wear again and again with your winter outfits.
- Bonus: Pregnant? Option #1 and option #2
Jackets, coats, and vests to go with your teacher winter outfit ideas…
- Puff sleeve icon denim jacket. And here’s one classic jeans jacket and another one.
- Stone taupe puffer vest – wear with any cozy sweater! The shiny black one too!
- Quilted nylon jacket in sage green.
- Another quilted jacket, but is longer and comes in a rich and gorgeous olive green (the black with the gold buttons is good too!).
- Toasty (removable) hooded sherpa bomber jacket.
- Responsible down puffer jacket in stone taupe, but honestly there are so many cute colors! And if you want your rear end covered, here is this coat in a longer version.
- Sophisticated interchangeable jacket in plum. Waterproof and insulated!
- Down parka in sunfade clay. I currently wear this parka and it holds up great in cold and rainy weather!
Teacher winter outfit ideas: Shoes – Comfort is going to be a theme!
- The most luxurious AND comfortable flats, even after wearing them on concrete for 8+ hours.
- Black Chaco waterproof Chelsea boots.
- Eva Everyday Chelsea Boot in almond. More pricey, but 100% worth it. Another shoe that can hold up 8+ hours of teaching.
- Nike Court Legacy Lift – sneaker that looks professional enough to wear to work.
- Beyond comfortable New Balance 327 in sea salt with rust oxide shoe that you can easily teach in all day. And how about the sole-up-the-back detail.
- Wool pipes casual sneaker in grey by Allbirds. And totally lives up to the company’s claim that these are the most comfortable shoe in the world! (That’s why it made the list twice.)
- Allbirds shoe #2 on the list: Wool Runners. The wool keeps your feet nice and warm and makes the shoe waterproof. And they really are the most comfortable shoes ever! Definitely a staple to wear with my teacher winter outfits!
- Beautiful carmen Chelsea boots 2.0 in brandy.
- Chelsea rain boot in black.
- The second New Balance 327 in black and white.
- P.S. Socks to wear with your boots!, and the absolute best no-show socks (yes, worth the price!)
Gorgeous and fun accessories to elevate your winter outfits…
- The perfect every day hoops!
- A fun stack of rings.
- How pretty are these shimmery earrings?
- The sweetest heart bracelet.
- Elevate your ponytail or half up half down hair with this lovely bow scrunchie.
- Add a touch of romance with this heart necklace.
- If you’re looking for a pair of smaller, but still stunning statement earrings, these are a beautiful choice!
- A classic initial necklace.
- Staple set of everyday hoops.
- Freshen up your Apple watch with this elegant band.
Quality bags and backpacks with pockets (and one with a monogram option!)
- Cute almond sherpa tote bag.
- Lavender backpack.
- Leather tote bag with the prettiest scalloped detail you ever did see!
- The best classic black and white canvas tote bag with zipper. These bags are useful for literally everything. And they have lots of color options and you can even add a monogram detail!
- Simple but classy olive green canvas tote.
- Quilted brown tote.
- Brown leather backpack with gold zipper.
- Black leather tote with tons of pockets with a zipper pocket for your laptop and comes in 4 stunning colors.
And because in the winter months, it’s always a good idea to put one of these in your car, coat, bag, diaper bag and any other place you can think of!
I hope this post on teacher winter outfit ideas was helpful and brought you tons of outfit inspiration!
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Great job!
Thank you, Marri!