Now that I am officially back to work, I wanted to share five easy casual outfits featuring some of my favorite wardrobe staples that are great for a teacher’s assistant.  Since I work in a classroom with little ones, I spend most of my time on my feet, at a desk or on the floor getting up or down, so comfortable yet pulled together outfits is a must! Think jumpsuits, graphic tees, dresses and pieces that are easy to wear.  But, even if you don’t work in a classroom, these looks are perfect for a day out and about, hanging out with friends, or even for casual Fridays in the office.

Let’s kick things off with a… 

Maxi Dress

As a teacher’s assistant, I love dresses that are easy to wear.  In my opinion, it doesn’t get any easier than with a maxi dress and this one from Amazon is my favorite.  That’s because, it’s no fuss, comfortable, has a super soft texture, and doesn’t restrict my movement which makes getting around the classroom a breeze.  More importantly, this dress has pockets and that alone gets two thumbs up from me!  #practical For an effortless workwear outfit, I paired it with brown sandals and added my Coach Willow crossbody bag to pull everything together.

Stripe Overalls

I have yet to meet a stripe I didn’t like! There’s just something about this classic pattern that works no matter the season and this little cutie from Shein is one that I wear on repeat.  The colorful stripes make it easy to mix and match with other items in my closet, but I also love that it makes my outfit playful.  #kidfriendly The look I am wearing here is perfect for recess duty – I just added my favorite sandals, bum bag, and a ball cap to finish off the outfit.  

Denim Dress

Another easy outfit idea that is ideal for a teacher’s assistant is a denim dress.  It’s a wardrobe staple that can be worn year after year.  But more than that, it works well in the classroom because it’s casual and easygoing.  So, whether I am sitting at a meeting all day or on my feet helping a classroom full of kids, throwing on a dress like this is so effortless.  For an added visual interest, I slipped on a pair of leopard sneakers, and added my Old Trends top handle bag to bookend the look.  I love how it beautifully ties the whole outfit together.  

Black Jumpsuit

When I want something a little different from dresses, a black jumpsuit is an easy alternative and the reason for that is a black jumpsuit is a great way for looking put together with minimal effort. So, when I don’t know what to wear, an all-black outfit always saves the day.  I literally just add shoes. In this case, a pair of studded buckle sling backs to keep things polished.  Voila, instant classroom-worthy ensemble!  

Graphic Tee

Naturally, we can’t talk about easy casual teacher’s assistant outfits without mentioning graphic tees.  What I love the most about a graphic tee is the way they make a basic outfit way more interesting and instantly add personality.  For a casual fun Friday look, I front tucked my tee with a pair of high waisted skinny jeans, tossed on a pair of white sneakers and added my large Longchamp tote bag for an extra dose of color! Such a basic look, but one that never fails.  

And that’s a wrap!

What’s your go-to outfit for work?

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