EBEW Pattern Mixing

A big thank you to The Unpretentious Teacher for reminding me that today is the next Everybody Everywear challenge. The plan was to head to school to start unpacking my new classroom. Lugging boxes and skirts aren't the most functional pairing so I put on shorts. Gasp! Ooooo! Ahhhh! Yeah, this is like the second time I have worn shorts on here. But orange, linen, high waisted shorts with sailor buttons aren't your average shorts. I wore them with a boxy, cropped, polka dot jacket and striped tank. Pattern mixing...check.

To see other time that I mixed it up click here, here, here, here, here, and here

Prep School

Bloggers Do It Better. Prep School. I was stumped when I first read about this one. All the fashion challenges I have done so far have not been much of a stretch...all white, floral, maxi dress. These are part of my style. However, prep school. I do not own a tie, I am not super preppy. Not my cup of tea.
That being said, I had so much fun with this! Since I don't have a tie I had to get creative. This vest has a thick ribbon tied around the shoulder. I took it off and viola, tie...kind of. I had all the pieces for this challenge. Blazer, vest, button up I just don't usually pair them together.

I really wanted to wear a skirt for this but this skirt is far too scandalous, length wise, to wear to school. Especially bare legged with a blazer-vest combo. Way to school-girl for a school teacher. :) So after the photos I had to switch to grey cords for school. I got the best comments from my students!!! I was told I looked like a general and a Pokemon trainer. Then I was asked why I was dressed for 80's day. Finally I was told I looked like an American. ????? But I guess the last one let me know the outfit fit the challenge. What is more stereotypically all American looking than prep school? What do you think?

blazer: crazy old
vest: Forever 21
button up: Target
skirt: Sway
underskirt: Target
wedges: Seychelle's Hawk wedges

I just realized that my collar is sticking up in ALL of these photos! Ha!