Comments on: Washington DC Style: What to Wear to Teach in Washington DC

By: K

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:32:43 +0000

okay, you’ve had your fun. Now can you give some tips on how to dress to command as much respect as a male teacher? The clown suit pictured on this page screams “fun and hip mom!” not teacher.

By: Erin

Erin — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:08:14 +0000

I have lived in DC for 4 years, I disagree with the conservative label attached to the city. There are two parts of the city that are conservative Capital Hill and the Business District, and maybe a few places on the outer part of the city (for example, Chevy Chase) DC has 127 named neighborhoods, the majority of the people who live here are very relaxed and fun. Fashion and art are staples that define the DC social scene. What makes it so interesting and unique is that there are so many people here from so many places around the world that it is a melting pot of interesting self expression. Stuffy suits and pearls are not our thing at all. It will be obvious when you get here.

By: Emily

Emily — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 01:10:36 +0000

I live in DC, too, and these tips are very useful. I love the colors.

By: Allison

Allison — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:57:07 +0000

As for the tote, make sure it’s a material that’s easy to clean because kids spill things everywhere whether it’s off limits or not!

By: Trisha

Trisha — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:41:21 +0000

Thanks, Paige and Renee! Good to hear what works from a DC native - and a teacher.

By: Renee

Renee — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:47:45 +0000

As a teacher myself, the tips above are exactly what I would suggest. Also, it doesn’t hurt to find a loose, knee-length skirt with an attractive print that isn’t too showy or bold, especially for summer. You’ll get compliments from both your students and colleagues.

By: Paige

Paige — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:54:17 +0000

As a DC native, just thought it might be worth mentioning that winter/summer temps can be a little more extreme than listed here … winter temps can easily head down to the single digits, and summer temps regularly shoot up to 100 or so. Dress for the weather