Teachers are some of the most hardworking and selfless people in the workforce, spending each day in classrooms moulding the minds of future generations and seemingly finding a fresh measure of patience each morning.
It can be tricky to balance style, comfort, and practicality in their daily wear due to the nature of the job. The demands of a classroom require clothing that looks professional, yet feels comfortable throughout the day - plus nobody wants to sacrifice colour and personal style for their day job!
Enter Lou Lou! Our bamboo clothing is a game changer for educator fashion. With its natural breathability, sustainable practices (a good influence on the students), and ample fun colour and pattern options, teachers who have been wanting to elevate their classroom wardrobe but dress for practicality need to look no further.
In this blog post, we’ll cover which Lou Lou pieces should be your teacher go-to’s and even how we would recommend styling them to get the best cost-per-wear possible. Scroll on for the details and get ready to click add to cart!
TEACHER TOPS
It’s been said that if you can see through it, up it, or down it, the outfit is better saved for weekend activities! That’s why when it comes to recommending tops to wear as a teacher, we’ve gone with pieces that look professional, can be dressed up or down depending on your schools staff uniform guidelines, and have layering capabilities to take you through all four seasons.
Olivia Bamboo Knit Tee - an ultra soft Bamboo blend, wide ribbed knit tee features a fitted silhouette, short sleeves and a grown-on collar, slightly higher neckline.
Stella Bamboo Slouch Tee Sleeved - a reliable go-to oversized tee you're sure to love! Featuring a relaxed draped fit with round crew neck, this tee is hip length with fitted, cuffed full length sleeves and an exposed seam detail down the front and back giving it a point of difference.
Dua Silk/Bamboo Top - a luxurious, floaty silk top with loose draped fit to compliment all figures. This top features a cuff detail with a flattering arm length.
You could pair any of these tops with a maxi skirt (we love our Aster Silk Maxi), wide leg linen pants and a blazer, or even under a sleeveless dress for a fun and personality-filled look (we think our Janet Maxi Dress would be so cute over an Olivia Tee!)
TEACHER DRESSES
When it comes to dressing for the classroom, you just can’t go past a good dress you can throw on and go! You’ll want to choose pieces specifically that hit at or below the knee and have a sleeve to keep things professional, but you can always layer with a cardigan over or a classic white tee under - the key to building a teacher wardrobe that doesn’t feel boring is choosing versatile items that can be styled in different ways!
Cher Bamboo Dress - a beautifully soft t-shirt style featuring short sleeves and a lovely curved swing hem.
Janet Bamboo Maxi Dress - a dress that can be accessorised up or down as you please. Layer over The Jones Bamboo Tee or finish your outfit with The Quatro Bamboo Duster or Joni Waterfall Jacket.
You could also add a belt, patterned tights, or fun socks to any of these to add a bit of extra interest.
TEACHER PANTS
For the long classroom days squatting beside desks, chasing students at lunch duty, or sitting on the floor to read books, you may be the kind of person who opts for pants of skirts and dresses, and we wouldn’t blame you! Our bamboo pants are timeless styles, each of them featuring a flattering high waisted silhouette and wide leg, that make them perfect to pair with any top from a simple tee to a classic button up and everything in between.
Tyler Bamboo Paperbag Pant - featuring a wide, 7/8 long leg with elastic paper bag waist band with decorative side tie. Pockets for comfort and practicality!
Joplin Ribbed Bamboo Wide Leg Pant - a relaxed comfort piece in our luxuriously soft ribbed bamboo fabric. This wide leg silhouette has a floor skimming design, with a super comfortable and functional wide waist band with elastic panel at back.
Ciara Bamboo Culotte Pant - a wide leg 7/8 bamboo culotte that features side pockets and a super comfortable and functional wide waistband with elastic panel at back for that easy 'pull on' style.
Whether you’re teaching high school, primary school, art, or even P.E, incorporating bamboo clothing into your teaching wardrobe not only enhances your style but also supports a more sustainable future.
