You know that feeling when you go out for yard duty and realize you were so so unprepared for how cold it is outside?

I have spent many a morning recess thinking “I should have worn that extra sweater!” or “Why did I think I would be fine without long underwear?”

I have concocted many crazy ideas to help warm up on the chilliest of mornings. I actually have an electric heat pullover that I wear under my sweaters on super cold mornings. In fact, I should probably do a post that lists all of my hacks for staying warm during 8 am yard duty.

So how can you dress when you know you'll be in and out of the classroom, and that the temperatures will be all over the place? You need an outfit that can adapt with you for those days that start out freezing, but somehow warm up 30 degrees by the end of the day.

And for those of us who live in Northern California, those days seem to last most of the school year!

I've found that layering is really the only way I can stay comfortable all day. Being warm is very very important, so I like to add in a proper coat and a hat most chilly mornings. But once the classroom warms up and I get going with the teaching, I start shedding layers!

Bye bye coat. There goes the hat. See ya sweater.

Layering options help me maintain that “just right” temperature all day long, and let me feel prepared for just about anything the weather might throw my way!

Outfit Breakdown

Here I went with….

• Grey peacoat (My JCrew Factory one sold out, but it's based off of this gorgeous JCrew Chateau Parka)

• White jeans (a staple for me year round. I like these H&M ones because they are so affordable, I have several pairs I rotate through)

• Striped turtleneck, becuase let's be honest, I consider blue and white stripes a “neutral” (similar here)

• Cozy sweater vest – I was so so excited about this item. I wasn't sure I would wear it a lot, but I've ended up getting so much use out of it! (similar here)

• Knitted hat – this one has a cute pointelle pattern so it's not as chunky and overstated as other winter hats which can be nice (similar here)

• Lace up boots, which are another wardrobe stable, as these are actually comfortable and have that perfect not too high, not too low heel. These are from Anthropologie (similar here)

I love pairing neutrals with more neutrals, and putting together different fabric textures. I also love how the sweater vest sticks out under the coat – if you're going to layer, show it off! Then off come the layers, and you're ready for whatever temps the day decides to throw at you!

What are your go-to layers on cold days?
xoxo
Laura

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