Two weeks have flown by in the blink of eye, y'all! I had all these plans of sharing holiday-related posts, but clearly things did not work out that way. It has just been go, go, go since Thanksgiving Break. The second part of my gifted endorsement course started. We had a virtual class that lasted more than an hour, and the first assignment was honestly the most ridiculous, unrealistic thing I've had to do (and two weeks later, it still hasn't been graded!). I also had a workshop to attend, have been working on a project with my students, and because it's the end of a semester, I've had an avalanche of late and make-up work landing on my desk.
For those of you who are new around the blog, this is a roundup of outfits I wore in real life. I usually share one every other week with links to shop the same or similar products. For size reference, I'm 5'2" and weigh about 140 lbs. I usually wear a size 6 in clothes, or s/m depending on the size range, and I'm a size 7 in shoes.
We're going all the way back to November 18th, the week before Thanksgiving with this outfit roundup. As you can see, it was still pretty warm this day, but I wanted to feel seasonally-appropriate. I really like the way this yellow blouse and green pants worked together.
I've had this blouse for a few years now. It comes in lots of color options. I really like the black violet, coffee beige, multi-beige, and multi-green. I'm wearing the medium so it's pretty loose, but I think the small would be too tight in the shoulders. The fabric is 100 percent polyester so it doesn't have any stretch.
My pants, unfortunately, are no longer available. It's hard to tell in the picture, but they're a lighter shade than olive, which is why I got them. I already have two other olive pairs and wanted something different. I did link to two similar pairs for you, although they are not this lighter shade.
I love this outfit in all its simplicity. This is still the week before Thanksgiving, so still warm. I don't remember what exactly we were doing this day, but it must have been grammar-related considering my shirt. It, along with my pants, were Temu finds, and they were definitely worth the shipping wait.
I absolutely love these cargo pants. For one thing, they're not huge and the pockets don't add bulk to my thighs. They're pull-on so no button or zipper to deal with. They're mostly polyester but have just enough spandex to make them easy to move in, which is perfect for teaching. The only thing I wish about them is that they came in more colors.
We're still in the week before Thanksgiving, but it did finally start to cool off. I was a bit timid about this color combo at first but ended up really liking it. The headband isn't my favorite - the pearls wrap up under the band in some places and can lead to a headache - but my hair was uncooperative and I needed something to help tame it some.
These overalls are so great. I have them in black, as well, and plan to order the army green soon. They're 100 percent cotton and have a nice loose fit. The straps are adjustable, and they have pockets. I highly recommend these.
My blouse is old and long sold-out. It's a mixed-media top with the sleeves and bodice made out of different material. I don't think that's really trendy right now, but I love it so I wear it anyway. I linked to a top that is a similar color and shape.
It was actually really cold this day, but this sweatshirt dress kept me plenty warm. This dress is fantastic. It comes in 15 colors. This is the 'white.' Yes, I know it doesn't look white. I'd say it's more of an oat color. It's a polyester-cotton blend, so it's pretty soft. I didn't feel like I needed to layer anything up under it. It does not have pockets, but the cute little ruffle skirt makes up for it. Seriously, do yourself a favor and order yourself one of these!
We've finally made it to Thanksgiving break! This is honestly one of my favorite outfits to wear in the winter that I can't wear to work. It was actually pretty cold this day. Everything in this outfit, except for the headband, is old, but it's all still available, other than the sweater, which I can't even remember where I got it.
This was another day during Thanksgiving break. I'm pretty sure we shopped this day, but I don't really remember. Most everything in this outfit is old. My shirt is new and is just a basic long-sleeved, layering t-shirt. It's really soft and stretchy. I got it in a medium and know I would not have liked the small based on how tight-fitting this one fits. I layered it under this incredibly soft cardigan that I'm pretty sure came in a Wantable box. It's got lots of colors woven throughout the brown, which makes it easy to mix-and-match with stuff I already own. My jeans are several years old, and I'm honestly not sure if Old Navy has the exact pair anymore, so I linked to two different pairs that should be really close.
Back to school after Thanksgiving break. I wore this to introduce our Christmas writing project. Students researched and designed their own "ugly" Christmas sweaters, then they had to write accurate descriptions of their designs and write a blurb selling their sweater.
Obviously my sweatshirt isn't ugly, but I did want to wear something that matched the assignment, and I couldn't resist this Winnie the Pooh sweatshirt at Walmart. I got it in a medium so it would be nice and roomy. I can't stand a tight sweatshirt.
My jeans are new. I had to get a new pair of dark-wash bootcut to replace my favorite pair that were wearing a bit too thin in the crotch. This pair is really dark and a bit stiffer than I usually go for. I'm hoping that they'll soften in the wash.
As cute as this outfit is, it was actually not all that comfortable to wear. The combination of the sweater vest and button-down was almost too restricting around my neck. I got used to it, but there for awhile I thought I was going to regret my choices.
Speaking of the shirt, this is a really nice, oversized button-down. It's a nice thin material, making it much more practical for layering with in my always-pretty-warm climate. It comes in quite a few colors. The sweater vest is something I've had for awhile and never actually worn. The color is apricot and it's got a mock neck, which probably explains why it was almost too tight for me.
My pants look like leggings but are much thicker. They're the Stevie pant from Old Navy, and I love these in place of leggings. They've got more structure, don't sag throughout the day, and don't show underwear lines.
This corduroy jumper may be my favorite thing I've bought recently. It is so versatile and works with so many things in my closet, but for this first time wearing it, I decided to keep things simple.
This black turtleneck has been in my closet for years - since I worked at the TV station, believe it or not. It's the only turtleneck I've ever found that doesn't squeeze my neck too tightly. It's perfect for layering underneath dresses, which is what I primarily use it for.
The jumper is not incredibly thick, which means I'll actually be able to wear it without melting, as is the case with most corduroy clothing. I do live in the South, after all, where it rarely gets cold enough for true winter clothing. Anyway, this jumper has a low, scooped back, which I think just adds personality. It also has decent-sized pockets on the front. I was able to safely carry my phone and classroom keys in there without worrying they would fall out.
This was the day of the workshop I had to attend, and I just wanted to be comfortable. The place where most of our professional development happens does not have comfortable seating, and you never know what the temperature is going to be in there, so this outfit was perfect.
I bought this waffle Henley on a whim, and I am so glad I did. It is so dang comfortable! I did size up to a medium, even though I typically wear a small in Old Navy. I'm pretty sure the small would not have been long enough. It comes in several other colors, but I just love this pink.
Remember I said my students created their own "ugly" Christmas sweaters? Well, as part of that project, they got to wear "ugly" sweaters to school on the day theirs were due. So of course I had to participate. As most people pointed out, my sweater isn't exactly ugly, but Alexis did say that I looked like a Christmas tree, so I think it counts. I got the sweater in a medium because that was what they had, but I think a small would have been a better length. I put a basic red camisole underneath it (I'm not sure where I got this one so I'm not linking it).
I wanted to keep my outfit classy, almost as if I was attending a Christmas party instead of going to work, so I paired the sweater with my new pleated black skirt. It's got an elastic waist and is lined. My knee-high suede boots are old and no longer available, but I found a similar pair to link to for y'all.
This is still one of my favorite dresses to wear. I always feel good in it. The smocked bodice, peasant sleeves, and tiered, ruffled skirt are so flattering. The sleeves are made in a way that you could wear it off-the-shoulder, but I never do.
My brown boots are a few years old and no longer available, but I linked to a pair that's pretty close.
This might be my favorite outfit in this post. I adore the cottage core vibe, but I find it very hard to achieve. This, however, achieves it perfectly.
Sadly, my blouse is not available in most sizes anymore, but this is a style of shirt that Old Navy tends to keep in stock in updated prints. I also linked to a similar style that has several patterns.
This is definitely a favorite holiday outfit of mine, and I'm pretty sure it's made an appearance on the blog before. I had every intention of wearing this to our band's holiday concert, but then realized that I wasn't going to be able to make it. I know they did a great job, though.
Anyway, this tunic dress is so good. It's a nice thick material that doesn't cling in awkward places. My leggings are on the thinner side, but they're great for layering up under a tunic or dress. It's hard to tell in the picture, but there's actually a bit of blue in the plaid pattern.
