Thursday, March 27, 2025
When the clock hits 3:20 today I will be on spring break! I am linking up today with Kellyann and Jill for Fashion Files.
I keep wondering how my style will change in retirement but right now I don’t think it will change much. Plus, I do plan to work again after a break. Since the pandemic I have definitely worn more jeans to school. Jeans seem dressy now – hard pants – remember that term? I almost exclusively wear dresses until like October and then switch to jeans and wear jeans or pants until after spring break. That seems to have been my post-pandemic teacher outfit pattern.
I remember my friend Beth getting rid of all of her teacher clothes and then saying she was left with not much. She retired pre-pandemic.
I have been really good to my feet lately so all of my outfits would look better with different shoes.
Let’s go back to last Thursday. I was excited to wear my new Natural Life rainbow cardigan that has Aviator Nation vibes – well, kind of.
Thursday night happy hour I switched to my hot pink cougar blouse, fringe sweater vest, and black booties.
Friday for school I wore my new Aerie tassel sweatshirt.
It was pretty cool out but I added my summery bracelet stack that is really, really old.
Saturday for the baby shower I went to I wore my gold clogs, J.Crew Factory clearance pants, and my new Natural Life black super lightweight blouse. I wore a beige cami underneath.
Sunday for a guitar concert it was cold and rainy so I wore the rainbow cardigan again. I like it better with black underneath.
Monday for school I brought the spring break vibes as it was the last week before break.
Tuesday I had to proctor a test and knew I would be on my feet so it was super comfy.
Our building AC got turned on and it has been very cold outside. Make that make sense. Our building is very cold. I am never cold at school. So, figuring out what to wear has been a challenge.
What have you been wearing lately?
Amy
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Yay! Enjoy your break! We’re still just waiting on spring so wearing lots of sweaters and fleece lined pants again/still.
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It’s kinda cool and rainy today but I have high hopes for some sun!
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Your spring colors are making me happy! Love that yellow sweatshirt- picked up a similar one at Hollister- it is off-the-shoulder and oh so comfy!
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Thank you! I always forget to look at Hollister and Abercrombie!
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Happy Spring Break! I love all your looks and I adore that cute rainbow cardigan.
https://www.kathrineeldridge.com
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Thank you so much! The rainbow is great for this in between time.
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It’s funny that you mentioned the pandemic, I hadn’t thought too much about it but you are so right. It changed the way we dress so much! I think you are right too about you retirement wardrobe changing. When you like how you dress – and you aren’t having to dress for work in a certain way – then you look forward to putting on your clothes and you feel like YOU!
Thanks for linking up with us!
xo,
Kellyann
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Enjoy your spring break! We have one more week before ours and we will head to Nashville for a few days. My favorites here and the first and last outfits. I have started to transition to my cropped denim and I know pretty soon, it will be too warm for those too. I have been incorporating more bright colors and wearing all my colorful pants too.
http://www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com
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Love your rainbow sweater! I have been wearing jeans and long sleeve sweaters except for the day I had docent lectures. That day I wore a kimono with…gasp…leggings! I’m trying to post my ootd on Instagram every day…we’ll see how long that lasts! Happy Day Before Spring Break!
https://marshainthemiddle.com
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Thank you! I am following you! You look so good!
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Ahhh! The countdown to Spring Break! Your FINAL Spring Break (actually, every day will feel like Spring Break for awhile after you retire)! ENJOY!
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The rainbow cardigan is perfect. Love your baby shower fit.
I only have a few pairs of school pants that button 🤣In the winter, I will wear maybe one and week that button and then all my others are stretchy and Fridays – I guess my jeans button but that’s different
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I think we just realized that comfort is key in the winter!
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Oh ! And! Happy spring break!!
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Thank you!
I let a girl go to the bathroom at 2:50 and the principal escorted her back to my room and gave me the stank eye. We had 4 days of them telling us to only allow bathroom emergencies. Make that make sense!
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Tell him you can do what you want you’re about to retire, haha
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Yes!
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Wearing everything from shorts to cardigans. Crazy Texas weather! Comfortable shoes are everything! If I buy cute shoes that are even the slightest bit uncomfortable I just won’t wear them 😕
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I love that rainbow cardigan!
You have the best style-love seeing your outfits!
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You’re too kind to say that. The rainbow is lightweight and fun to throw on.
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I feel like I’m never out of a tee shirt and leggings (which I wear to work quite often). I’m glad it’s spring now so I can really experiment in some new fashion looks. Goodbye cold rainy weather, hello warm rainy weather. 😂
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Maybe you will enjoy trying another look in the spring! Ha! Lots of rain? I will take warm rain!
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That cougar shirt is the bomb.
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