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Hello there CF,

I would like to make a suggestion that you post a what should I wear for a job fair. Specifically for a teacher’s job fair?

Thanks for reading.

Our Response

Dressing for a job fair can be stressful, especially because you only have a short amount of time to make a great first impression. Moreover, because you are interested in teaching jobs specifically, you want to show that you can be polished and put-together, but also that you have a more laid-back and creative side — a balance that can be hard to strike when putting together an outfit.

Not to worry, though; I have put together three fashionable, job-fair-appropriate looks that are perfect for any teacher-to-be — or anyone who wants to work in a business-casual setting, for that matter — who wants to make a fabulous impression.

Ready to see them? Just keep scrolling!

Job Fair Outfit #1

Products: Sweater – J.Crew Factory, Earrings – Nordstrom, Ring Set – LOFT, Flats – Zara, Pants – LOFT, Necklace – Shopbop, Liquid Lipstick – Ulta, Bag – Mango

For the first outfit, I chose to base everything around a business-casual fashion staple: slim-fit (but not tight!) black pants. I like this pair from LOFT because of their cropped silhouette, which lengthens the leg and works with any style of top and footwear.