Educator Ensembles

By Inside Columbia

Ah, back to school. It conjures images of hours spent trying on what seems to be the same pair of ripped jeans or graphic t-shirts for hours in dressing rooms, hurried notebook and pencil shopping through packed aisles at Walmart and rustling through cabinets for (slightly musty) lunchboxes.

But for some, back to school isn’t just for the kids. Educators have to get prepped for back to school too, and not just any outfit works when you’re on the go with students all day. Enter what we’re dubbing “educator ensembles” — outfits that have the perfect balance of comfy and cute.

Columbia educators Aly Galbreath, assistant principal at Muriel Battle High School, Gemma Shipley, a Spanish teacher at Our Lady of Lourdes Interparish School and Jennifer Payne, a sixth-grade science teacher at John Warner Middle School model these effortless looks. Even if you’re not an educator, these fashion basics (read: must-haves) are perfect for dressing up or down. The most important thing? You’ll be looking good AND feeling good thanks to soft fabrics and forgiving waistlines.