teacher outfits of the week + looking “young” as a teacher

[@grace6049]

I’m 22 but I have the opposite problem because I teach elementary. The kids always think it’s so weird that I’m not married and don’t have kids. Last week a kid asked me something and I asked her to repeat herself because I didn’t hear her, and then she said “It’s okay, I know old people don’t hear well” 🤦🏼‍♀️😂

[@mikehawk120]

Let’s hook up yo

[@SocialStudies401]

Being a young teacher and dressing “professionally” is challenging! Definitely how you are perceived matters. However unfair it might seem. More of these videos would be helpful! Thank you!

[@fivefootoneteacher]

For sure!

[@lucyb7046]

I'm 34 and still get this endlessly. I've just learnt to take it as a compliment but it's not always easy. Love this video.

[@mpellikan8023]

I teach at the college level and get mistaken for a student enrolled in the class by other students and it's always trippy when I walk up to the podium on the first day of class and begin lecturing.

[@fivefootoneteacher]

I'm sure!!

[@cosmetologyconnections1920]

Same!

[@juliachoi3655]

I needed this video so much. I’m going to be teaching juniors in high school this fall as a first year teacher and have been feeling so insecure about my age (22) and how I look. Thanks for your positivity and reassurance! ❤️

[@fivefootoneteacher]

You’ll be amazing and they’ll love you for you!

[@chachicolon15]

I love the part where you said, no matter how you look, you’re students are still learning and doing well. I honestly rarely feel judged by my students. It’s more often the other staff who give me stares or second glances but whatever. My students always say they love my outfits. The more of my own personal style I allow to flow, the more myself and comfortable I am in the classroom. Plus I feel like students know when you’re faking it. They enjoy that I’m authentically myself. Fun colored hair, overalls/jumpsuits, dresses and berets, and all. Keep doing you!

[@cathyshwang]

haven’t watched all the way through yet but I love it already !!

[@fivefootoneteacher]

thank you, Catherine!!

[@ilianaguerra2425]

i cannot explain how happy your videos make me. they are so raw & real & satisfying & relaxing && you are my inspiration without a doubt! it’s so nice to look up to someone like you knowing that we both suffer with stuffy heads with ~lots of thoughts~

[@fivefootoneteacher]

I’m so happy you are here - thank you for your words!

[@laurendink]

Yes! I'm 37 and have been asked if I'm a student on a regular basis. I was just asked yesterday if I was my daughter's mother or older sister. So, don't let it get to you! It can happen even when you are plenty old like me.

[@delaneykearney5141]

I'm a middle school teacher in my early 20's and get mistaken for a student allll the time! Even sometimes by the students! Love your videos, they got me through college, student teaching, and now have been getting me through my first year of teaching! Thank you for your realness and encouragement!

[@fivefootoneteacher]

This means so much. Thank you for being here!

[@mselenakim]

This was so needed! I'm 4'11 and a elementary teacher and I get these all the time. it took time before i got taken more seriously as an educator. love your positivity !

[@fivefootoneteacher]

Sending love!

[@morganmills402]

We are allowed to wear jeans on Friday always, but the last two years we could wear jeans any day b/c of COVID. I am also a short young high school teacher! Sometimes I feel like the kids recognize me as an adult more than some colleagues. BUT, no hard feelings, no one is every mean or anything, I love my school. I wear dress pants a lot because I don't like heels and if I wear a knee length skirt my legs get cold, and I just haven't found other pants that are comfortable. I am also a coach, so I wear Team polos on days we have games. I have started wearing skirts/dresses more in the last year. I also have a favorite grey cardigan that I wear like 3 times a week all year round. lol

[@meowmeow14.14]

i needed this! it always makes me feel “weird” when people say i look too young but i could never verbalize why it bothered me. thank you! 🤍

[@fivefootoneteacher]

you're perfect as YOU!!

[@dontaskhazel]

I'm a first year high school teacher and I get these questions all the time omg. I have been stopped by admin many times and asked where my pass is, or "do you have lunch this period? where are you going?" LOL

[@birdee18]

The good thing about looking young is that you’ll age gracefully! I’m 51, but my 8th graders think I’m 35. I’ll take it! I love your style. Dresses are my favorite because you can just put them on and go. There’s no thinking that goes into it. We can’t wear jeans on a daily basis, but our principal often gives us jeans days on Fridays. I’ll wear a teacher tee with my jeans or during football season it’s always a Saints shirt.

[@chrissysylvester3572]

WOW this was such perfect timing!! Thank you for this.

[@fivefootoneteacher]

Of course!!

[@hannahpeebles9458]

the third outfit suits you so well!

[@fivefootoneteacher]

Aww thanks!

[@kathleen.l]

I'm only 4'11" and I teach middle grade too. I'm the same height as my shortest students 😄 but we have uniforms so people still know that I'm a teacher. Loving all your outfit choices! 💖

[@fivefootoneteacher]

Thank you for being here!

[@emilyschaefer5016]

I love watching your videos, such an inspiration! I also look young & it bugs me when people say things... but hey I just graduated with my MSW & I am doing the damn thing at 24! You are awesome & the fits are fire💕

[@nofarelmer6847]

I just got my first teaching job so I'm still waiting to find out what the dress code is -- but getting dressed for school is the worst part of my morning! Thanks for the ideas!

[@juliannelink5876]

First off I want to say I love your videos! I am 30 years old now and have been in education for over 10 years. I get all the comments as well because I’m only 5 foot and I look very young for my age! However, I love your attitude and I think that it’s all about how you feel inside! Keep being you girlfriend!

[@fivefootoneteacher]

Alllll how you feel!

[@gracepower180]

Loved outfit #2 😍😍

[@vivviana8780]

Happy Sunday Brittany ☺️💗 Loved the video so much! It really made me get my mind off of what’s been going on recently in the Middle East. Prayers for Palestine 🤍

[@fivefootoneteacher]

Sending you love!

[@TarynLazinski]

New school educator here! I look like I am 18 as well lol. I am now a Behavior Specialist (I work with Autism students in a public school setting). Can't wait to join the special education profession! I love my field and I cannot wait to work in the public school system! I love my job and I encourage everyone to follow their teaching dreams! Great field I LOVE your videos keeps me inspired

[@maliksutton6634]

Hi Mrs Brittany, love your outfits and you sure do have style. It must be tough being mistaken as a student and don't let others bring you down, just be yourself and make a difference. Love those Brides and I can tell you love that brand from your previous two pairs.

[@JulieMint]

Love the Friday outfit - so cute!

[@fivefootoneteacher]

Aww thanks!

[@kristenpratt89]

This year I wear yoga pants and sweatshirts every single day. My principal hasn't said anything...yet. We'll see how it goes over next year!

[@angelicacantu3382]

I'm 4'9 and I'm so happy to see a short teacher like you! It motivates me :)

[@shanes.1724]

I was taller in 5th grade. Sorry 😂

[@camwhiteee]

I’m not a teacher, I work in an office, but my office is “business casual” (heavy on the casual), so i loved this, so many new ideas!! I get stuck just wearing weird random “work” clothes that aren’t my style which makes me feel so strange!

[@ariannea3]

I'm a librarian and I work in a high school library. People ask me if I'm a senior student because I look so young... 😅 I absolutely love your jeans! I wear a lot of floral skirts and dresses with platform sandals.

[@abbyneiswender7747]

I LOVE this video! I’m about to be student teaching soon and I love the inspo :)

[@fivefootoneteacher]

Yay!

[@christinebenson5316]

Love this

[@ashchickify]

So excited to see outfit ideas!

[@fivefootoneteacher]

yay thank you so much!

[@TheBeenQueen]

I'm a counselor at a high school and people always say I look like a student!! I make sure to always dress up a little and do my hair and makeup so I don't get that as much. But it definitely feels demeaning and a little uncomfortable. I've even had a parent say "I wouldn't want you counseling my family, you don't know what it's like to have kids of your own!" But one day, I'll wish people mistook me for a kid again lol I love these outfit ideas! Comfortable, yet nice. That's always the aesthetic I'm going for. Would love outfits based around Target specifically, since that's usually where I get my clothes and what I can afford.

[@asiagreisz2807]

Same girl. This is my second year teaching. I'm 28, but I look very young. Doesn't matter if I try to wear make up or dress up, I still get ask these questions. I get ask these questions even when I'm not teaching. So I'm just use to it. Lol I teach 6th grade language Arts in South Florida.

[@fivefootoneteacher]

Totally get it - proud of you!

[@catalinaignacia3263]

OMG. I've just found out about this channel and it's so goood😩💚 I'm 151cm, and I've heard those comments too! I'm 22, and I'm having my "professional practice" this year, and I need a few items for my wardrobe after these two years of quarantine. Here, some schools ask teachers to wear a kind of apron? But I don't know yet the school I'm going to, so...

[@catalinaignacia3263]

I mean I still need a good pair of comfy and semi-formal pants

[@populargal2]

Love this video! I just got a job teaching elementary school and have NO idea what to wear! We aren't allowed to wear jeans or open-toed shoes, so I'm struggling to find appropriate yet comfortable stuff

[@ms_danzi]

I teach high school engineering and architecture so I wear jeans everyday because I use a lot of machinery and materials and can't risk wearing delicate dress pants when they'll get ruined. I LOVE that jeans outfit! I think I'm gonna have to grab those jeans and hunt for that top! (also 23 years old and look 18 so I get those comments all the time too, don't worry we'll be glad we look this young when we're 40 lol)

[@lollipopgumdropitlikeitsho5836]

the jeans are so cute omgggggg

[@fivefootoneteacher]

Comfy too if I didn't say it 10 times hahaha

[@somebody7270]

Thanks for the video! I like the flower shirt!

[@fivefootoneteacher]

Thanks so much!

[@gisleaneolivos4053]

You are such an inspiration❤(student teacher in process)

[@fivefootoneteacher]

You’ll be amazing!

[@MyDreamIsAStory]

I am a substitute teacher and I get mistaken for being in my late teens and early 20s a lot. I’m in my 30s. Sometimes people are rude about and it gets annoying.

[@fivefootoneteacher]

Totally get it.

[@addisonswannack]

Yes!! Love the video!!

[@fivefootoneteacher]

Thank you!!

[@EnglishLanguagePractice]

Very interesting to listen to your experiences 👌

[@alyl.9430]

I really want to become a teacher, and although I have had some questions about which grade I should teach, I think I have always been drawn to young children. But when I say I want to teach elementary I ALWAYS hear "you know there are still going to be kids taller than you, right?" As though that's a big problem and the only reason I would ever teach young children. It hurts a little bit! So, thank you for this video- I will definitely be watching more videos on this channel!

[@juliastubbs2753]

I’m super short only 5 ft. talk teaching middle school, and I get comments like that from co-workers too. It’s annoyingly for sure! The kids don’t mind/care about my height honestly.

[@morgan-uy5yl]

really needed this, getting ready to student teach 6th grade in january

[@fivefootoneteacher]

You’re going to be amazing!

[@Cindyreella_]

In Colombia teachers mostly have uniforms. I'd want to be able to go to school using my own clothes. Would be fun.

[@thenintendoggies]

I love this video! Just got offered my first teaching position :) do you have a link for the green target top?

[@samchalmers1241]

Have you tried rothy’s for shoes too?? I thought of them when you showed your birdies

[@meganrosbury3504]

My school district doesn’t have a dress code for teachers. I wear jeans almost every day. I style them with a nice top like you do in this video. I also wear dresses or skirts but I’m not a fan of dress pants because they are uncomfortable and hard to find a good length (I’m tall)

[@fivefootoneteacher]

Ugh I know, you’re so right. I noticed some places make them and they say “tall” - have you seen?!

[@simply_abby]

I wish we were allowed to wear jeans! I love your videos always so positive and encouraging 💛

[@SmileyKatie11]

I was never told an official dress code, so I’ve always assumed the no jeans rule. I wear dresses, skirts, or dress pants every day. I’m starting to get more daring though with open toed shoes or open back shoes. Those are usually not allowed, but I feel like my school’s policy seems loose.

[@sabrinas3853]

I am a teacher too and i have the same "looking young " issue hh

[@fivefootoneteacher]

I get it!

[@davidpenn9396]

your outfit’s looks nice on you and did you say that your from Florida?

[@jessicadibiaggio874]

What size do u wear in the green dress? And do you have the link for the target top?

[@fivefootoneteacher]

Small and I couldn’t find it ugh!

[@jessicadibiaggio874]

@@fivefootoneteacher thank you! And no problem! Loved this video as I’m 28 and am always mistaken for a 16 year old. When we are 50 and still look 25 we will love it 🤪

[@triceratops_10]

@@jessicadibiaggio874I'm 27 and get carded because I look too young to buy alcohol 😂

[@adelinesadventures5196]

When I was observing and a lot of the teachers thought I was student until they saw my name tag and they got embarrassed. I realized if I walk with purpose they don’t question as much. I’m 5’ 2” and I will start teaching high school at 21 so I bet people will continue to mistake me for a student 😂

[@fivefootoneteacher]

I totally get it!

[@tinathompson1129]

Where is your watch band from?

[@PetitChouPumpkin]

What happen to Unbreakable. I checked the website under projects but I only saw one blog post. Is there a place to see the work that’s being done through that org?

[@fivefootoneteacher]

Hello! It’s up and running! Our website is super new as we rebranded not too long ago. Our Instagram account is the best place for updated information. Our last big project in person was right before COVID and because of COVID we haven’t been able to get into schools. We were able to do a scholarship for 3 amazing first generation students - you can learn more about them on IG! Really beautiful things to come! 🤍

[@KristianCheyenne413]

I’m also a Five Foot One Teacher lol 😂

[@joannebulla5872]

I wear jeans/leggings everyday!!

[@fivefootoneteacher]

So comfy!!

[@brookehaybel9693]

Be kind🌸🖤 I felt I'd look to youg to be a bus aid I'm 5'1, everything's going will ! I haven't asked yet- I'm ready to say ' Oh I'm just a five foot 1 bus aid how are you?! ' 😅🤣 always love your videos they make feel better about my day!

[@carpediemTay17]

Do you know what line at target the top is from?

[@fivefootoneteacher]

A new day! Of course that’s the one thing I can’t find

[@yourfriendmelanie]

Love

[@deniseelmore2940]

What size do you wear in the waffle sweater?

[@fivefootoneteacher]

Small! It’s runs oversized

[@fivefootoneteacher]

Mine is from Aerie but I think they took it off the website because it’s summer!

[@emilybrantley1002]

They won't confuse you with students, but YOU WILL STILL GET COMMENTS about how young you look when you teach Pre-K. This is exactly what happened to me. I still get told that I look too young to teach in my 8th year of doing this. My advice: Teach the age you love. I just happen to love the little ones.

[@lakshikamadushani5084]

Hari sudu

[@bridgetadams9154]

I haven’t watched the video yet but I’m 40 and people think I’m in my 30’s or mid twenties. I like it because some people think 40 is supposed to look old. But it doesn’t have to. 😉

[@vivviana8780]

So true!

[@fivefootoneteacher]

Yeah! I think it’s all about just embracing where we are now

[@TrapStar14mill]

Showing this to my babymomma cause all she wear is hoodrat clothes to her daycare job

[@SocialStudies401]

VIDEO IDEA: Classroom items you REGRET buying 👎

[@fivefootoneteacher]

I have this up on my channel!

[@feywildfiend]

I don’t normally have much of a problem with it, since I don’t get the comment much, but twice now I’ve had a random upper class student flirt with me and let me tell you... no.

[@fivefootoneteacher]

That’s not ok!

[@feywildfiend]

@@fivefootoneteacher As soon as they realize, they're mortified. So am I.

[@tinathompson1129]

Jeans are fine but no open toe shoes in Philadelphia.

[@fivefootoneteacher]

Ahhhh