There are only so many plain tops and basic cardigans you can wear before getting dressed for school starts to feel a little repetitive.
And when you spend most of your week in the classroom, it makes sense to have a few things in your wardrobe that feel a bit more fun.
That could be a T shirt that sums up your sense of humour, something personalised with your name or grade, or a Halloween design that gives your students something to smile about.
TeachersGram has loads of options like that, from everyday teacher shirts to seasonal pieces and cosy layers for colder days.
So if your work wardrobe could do with a little more personality, here are five additions that might do the trick.
1. A T shirt that actually feels like you
A good T shirt is probably one of the easiest things to add to a teacher wardrobe.
It’s comfortable, you can wear it with jeans, trousers, or a skirt, and you don’t really have to think too hard about putting an outfit together.
But that doesn’t mean it has to be plain.
TeachersGram has loads of teacher t shirts with everything from bookish designs and classroom sayings to personalised styles and funny slogans.
The ‘Get Lit’ T Shirt is a fun example, especially for anyone who loves reading or spends their days surrounded by books anyway.
It has a bit more personality than a plain tee, but it’s still really easy to wear with the rest of your usual school day clothes.
Pick something that makes you smile, and there’s a good chance it’ll make your class smile too.
2. Something fun for the first day back
The first day of school always feels a little different.
There are new names to remember, new routines to settle into, and that slightly strange feeling of everyone finding their feet again.
So it can be fun to have something in your wardrobe that marks the occasion.
The back to school shirts collection is a good place to look for that, especially if you want something personalised with your name, grade, school, or subject.
The personalized grade and name back to school T Shirt fits that idea really well. It’s simple, fun, and feels made for those first few days when everyone is getting back into the swing of things.
It’s a simple way to make the first day feel a little more special without having to completely rethink what you’d normally wear.
3. A Halloween shirt your class will enjoy
Halloween is probably one of the easiest times of year to have a bit more fun with your clothes.
You can keep it fairly simple with pumpkins or ghosts, or go for something much more obvious if that’s more your style.
And TeachersGram definitely isn’t short of teacher halloween shirts.
One of my favourite picks is the Reading Ghost Pumpkin Halloween T Shirt. It still has that fun spooky feel, but the reading theme makes it work really nicely for the classroom too.
It also saves you from having to put together an actual costume when you still want to join in with the Halloween fun.
4. A cardigan that does more than keep you warm
Once the weather starts cooling down, having a cardigan nearby is pretty much essential.
But again, it doesn’t have to be completely plain.
A teacher cardigan sweater can bring a lot more personality to a simple outfit, especially when you go for one with a fun pattern, personalised details, or a design linked to your school or subject.
The Bookshelf Lover cardigan sweater is a lovely option if you want something that still feels very classroom appropriate without being boring.
Throw one over a plain T shirt and suddenly the whole outfit feels a lot more interesting.
5. One piece that’s purely for fun
Not everything in your work wardrobe has to be sensible.
Sometimes it’s nice to have one piece that you bought simply because you loved the design.
That could be one of the brighter teacher shirts, something with a funny classroom slogan, or a design that just feels a little more playful than the rest of your wardrobe.
The ‘Off to be weird and build character’ T Shirt is a great example. It’s fun, a little cheeky, and feels like the sort of thing that would definitely get a few comments in the classroom.
Those are often the pieces that end up being the most fun to wear too, especially in a job where your students tend to notice absolutely everything.
Make your teacher wardrobe more you
Your teacher wardrobe still needs to work for long days in the classroom, but that doesn’t mean every outfit has to look the same.
A couple of fun T shirts, something seasonal, and a cosy cardigan can make a surprisingly big difference.
And with so many different designs at TeachersGram, there’s loads of room to pick out pieces that actually feel like something you’d want to wear, rather than clothes you only put on because they’re suitable for work.
Disclosure: this is a collaborative post