South Australian teachers go back to tackle Term 3 on Monday. Traditionally, many schools will begin Day 1 with a PD (professional development) or staff training day. Yep – one more day for the parents to wrangle their children!
Many teachers are confronted by what is appropriate to wear to these events. It’s a day where professional/formal or corporate attire is not required, but still … your line manager, principal and management team will be present!
This blog will give you some appropriate ideas (and a whole weekend to shop for them!)
Things to consider:
- It is winter in SA at the moment so being appropriately covered is not an issue – but a little reminder to keep the short skirts and low cut tops for the weekend when this weather warms up!
- Thongs are a no go … and so might be fashionable sneakers (depending on your work place).
- Statement jewellery is a great way to ‘personalise’ an outfit and totally appropriate for PD days.
- Choose comfortable clothing – you will probably be sitting for meetings – think jeans (no rips), culottes – not tights, tights are not pants in the work place, or floaty dresses that you can ‘winterise’.
Three potential outfits:
- Jeans and a blazer (so on trend right now).
Fitted jeans, without rips, a long tee and a blazer are the perfect PD attire.
A blazer is never a waste of money because it can be worn both casually and formally. If you want to appear super fashionable then shop a checked blazer (bargains available at both Target and Kmart) – pull up the sleeves to counteract the slightly square and boxy finish.
Top picks:
2. Jeans or coluttes and a chunky knit.
Still ‘dressy’ enough to be appropriate, but absolutely comfortable.
Five of my favourite knit options below:
3. A long floaty dress with a chunky knit for warmth.
This bohemian look will keep you both comfortable and warm even through the most boring meeting.
Check out my style sisters @champagnesilvousplait_ or @sooziesstyle on Insta to see how to work this look.
Then, as previously mentioned, top your look off with some statement earrings or a statement necklace. Add boots – flat or heeled, mules are a ok for PD days (but maybe not for work days, especially if you are in a Science, Tech or PE faculty) or ballet flats and you are absolutely staff training appropriate!
Happy Planning and welcome back to Term 3!
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