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What Teachers Should Never (Ever!) Wear
Kayla Baxter, Anna Hennings, and Alice Handley | Monster
We hate to admit it, because we personally feel that clothes shouldn’t matter. In a perfect world, a person would be judged at their workplace based solely on the caliber of their work. Unfortunately, that’s not how the world works.
How you choose to dress each morning reflects how you feel about your job – that you take your position seriously, that you are ready to work and that you pay attention to detail and know what you expect to encounter that day. You wouldn’t go to a construction site in your favorite four-inch stilettos, right? Of course not, you’d go in a hard hat, because it’s appropriate for the situation. Appearances matter!
We’ve all been there, though. The days you wake up feeling sick, but still have to make it into the office, so you throw on any old thing that’s (kind of ) clean.
Regardless of the excuses, there are some things that professionals should just never wear. Ever.
We’ll show you what these things are, why they’re a terrible wardrobe choice and if you’re guilty of having one in your closet – or (gasp!) in your daily rotation – we’ll give you a much better alternative.
And for your men out there who are teachers: this article is geared towards women since we know you probably don’t care as much about fashion as females do!
bobblehead
5 months ago
82 comments
I mostly agree with the article and teachers should take heed. As a professional, we should dress as such. You can still be yourself, just save that part of you for some place else.
Yesterday, I saw a teacher wearing brown pants that were too short. The better to show off her grey crocks with baby blue socks! Whew, maybe I'll leave a copy of this article in here mail box !!!
MissKitty
5 months ago
12 comments
The scrunchy thing....are you kidding me? These actually make my hair look like it has more volume, and less flat, resulting in a much cleaner look....and of all of these, the "city shorts" was the only one worth reading (I live in Florida) I expect more from this site, and am disappointed in this article.
sandracecconello
5 months ago
4 comments
I thought this list was never going to end; but it truly was an enjoyable experience; i would think that someone ought to start emphasizing about tattoes; it does seem to be the trend and although it is wonderful art I really wonder if people really think before getting them.
LRodvien
5 months ago
20 comments
This article reminds me of why I love Hawaii. People generally don't judge you by what you wear. For one, I dare you to find a teacher at my school who ISN'T wearing flip-flops! And I doubt you'll find a day without at least a dozen teachers wearing sports jerseys. While some of the advice here is common sense (too much skin), a lot of it is just ridiculous, culturally insensitive (facial tatoos!), or even snobby(scrunchies). We've got a teacher who is known for sequin hats and sparkly outfits. Teachers and students alike love her because she isn't afraid to BE HERSELF! Do teachers and students really need to be focused on conforming to the latest fashion trends? This article would have been better with 9-10 of the common sense entries. Society needs to stop obsessing over the superficial. And if you want to, bring on the scrunchies, your sequins, your super-comfy uggs, and your crocs! Be tasteful, but be comfortable and more than anything be YOURSELF!
merikab
5 months ago
2 comments
I think this article was funny and helpful. If you put your personal opinions aside, and realize that the silly things some of you are holding on to have modern alternatives, you could see that. most of these don'ts are really outdated and as they pointed out there are modern alternatives. Scunchies for example, people try a hair band, it works better.
Janelleio27
5 months ago
4 comments
This article was dumb. It refers to people in the office, not the classroom. If you have to be told not to wear these things, you shouldn't be a teacher anyway.
Lamb117
5 months ago
2 comments
So many young people who come into the teaching profession try to show how in-style they are. They also complain about how the students don't show them respect. The two go hand in hand. A student won't show respect if you are dressed just like they are... why should they? You are the same as they are. Dress for the profession. You should be set apart from the students; you are a professional. By your attitude, you, the teacher, is showing that education is important.
amiejbudnick
5 months ago
2 comments
This article was dumb. Most of the items were, to me, pretty darn logical. Just my opinion though!
Danimal
5 months ago
40 comments
This article was very interesting and entertaining for me. I work with behavioral challenged kiddos, as I would not wear any of the gaudy outfits in this article, I do wear scrunchies and appropriate clothing because I need to get to the childs level (literally). I did have an administrator years ago compare me with the superintendent of the district. I was saddened by her comment saying that I could go down to the thrift store to purchase more professional clothing as if jeans and a nice shirt was not enough.
Yes-boo to the make-up rule!
seucanm
5 months ago
58 comments
This is a very useful article with appropriate advice, presenting the dress code all teachers should respect.Teachers become role models to the students who imitate them in many respects.
On the other hand, women can wear some make up when they want to look pleasant or to cover some flaws.
Thank you for this interesting topic!
singerllk4j
5 months ago
2 comments
Thanx for the fashion do's & don'ts! As I am in transision looking for my next level, all info is useful in this economy!! You made me laugh right out loud! Thanx again!! LL
slumpbuster17
5 months ago
20 comments
This reminds me of the anti-fashion show I see at the beginning of the school year for the kids.
MsWendi
5 months ago
6 comments
Pointless article and sexist.
mkmomtracy
5 months ago
12 comments
Wow! My school is a giant fashion No No!
degraaff
5 months ago
4 comments
Interesting article. In 30 years of substitute teaching, I have seen a few of these fashion "errors" by professionals at school. They can say that you are not serious. I learned something new from this article. I had wondered how to pull off some of these trends mentioned here in a classy manner, and found out how. For example, I may purchase a animal print handbag, now that I know it can be a fun accessory and professional too. I also liked the suggestion on how to wear "city shorts". I love to wear shorts on hot days, and did not know they could be part of a professional outfit. I did wear scrunchies and hair ribbons until I was about 30 years old, nice to know letting those go was agreeable with the professional.