2 Weeks of Fall Teaching Outfits

Today we have a plain old teaching outfits roundup. The fall transition weather always makes me ask “what did I wear last time it was this nice out??” In other words, picking professor outfits takes just a little more time as my fall memory jogs. Here are 2 weeks of outfit ideas so far.

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My Top 5 Basics for New Teachers

Last week someone asked me for my favorite basic clothing items for new professors/grad students. It was fun to think about my closet and draft my capsule wardrobe MVPs–here they are!

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Reader Questions! How to look older as a professor/graduate student

Hello! Occasionally someone sends me a question, and today we have a good one–how to look older as a graduate student instructor, young professor, or other young professional. It’s hard to figure out how to dress like a young professor. Here are some ideas!

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Reader Questions! An academic professor capsule wardrobe

Today’s reader question is about how to build a women’s professor/teacher capsule wardrobe that would work for the year! Here’s what I would shop for if I was starting out as a new graduate student or professor looking for academic fashion!

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4 summer non-layers, aka accessories that add dimension to your outfit

In summer, I really miss layering. I get tired of wearing a tee and shorts over and over and start looking for ways to make that feel more styled like an outfit. In place of many layers, I have started to rely on more accessories. Here are a few I have my eye on for summer 2023!

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The answer is leather pants

I found a pair of leather pants at the vintage market last month and have been surprised by their versatility. But figuring out how to style leather pants casually can be a bit intimidating. So, here are the outfits I’ve put together so far, plus a few new pairs of women’s faux leather pants I like!

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