Oh fgs hardly style but I really need ideas please

[BelligerentGhoul]

Stupid, stupid new rule at work and we all have to wear jackets at all times. How the heck we're supposed to teach 'interesting and interactive' lessons whilst straight-jacketed is a mystery to me but that's what The Powers That Be now decree.

What the heck can I wear that won't make me look like a police woman and that I can actually move in? And that won't make me sweat in a stupidly hot, non-air-conditioned classroom?

And that won't need dry cleaning every week?

Or cost a fortune?

SO cross about this.

Get everyone one!

You could all get these

Loving the ideas! We are already considering silver sequin bling jackets and/or straight jackets.

Please do Hi-de-Hi... then shout at the kids: "What do you think this is, some sort of holiday camp?"

If you think you are really likely to have wearing a jacket enforced come September what about this:

boden washable linen half price

I'm not a jacket fan and the only ones I wear are part of nasty work suits but I actually think the other two jackets left in the Boden sale are ok (dry clean though)

Thanks. It looks like the sort of thing I'd wear as a coat with jeans though, rather than as part of an indoor outfit.

It's deffo happening! I think some sort of short sleeved semi-fitted thing in a couple of colours is going to have to be the way forward but can't find anything at all that I like that isn't stupidly expensive and/or dry clean.

Have a look on Esprit. Just discovered Esprit and I like it.

Agree it is a very casual look but I think a bit of subversion is called for. I think it would look ok with wide leg linen trousers - you mention wide legged trousers being one of your looks. Or perhaps wear it with jeggings or similar atrocity if there is no explicit directive against them...

Black one here

Red or white

Sounds like a ridiculous rule. But I've found a couple, though as they're in the sale, in limited sizes,
here
and here.

Have been thinking about this, and I think you should call the local paper and explain that children are being required to wear blazers in 30 degree heat. I think they may be interested.

Jackie - I like the prices of those Wrap ones! Has anybody used Wrap before?

Tethers - I agree but tbh we're all a bit scared.

Jersey one - bit shapeless, but you could wear it with a big belt.
Longer length.
Bit too boxy, maybe
'Swingy'?

Both my DSs go to secondary schools with that rule and I know our catchment area school has it too. Surely it's very common and a bit of a non story?

At DS1's school if it absolutely sweltering the headteacher occasionally announces in assembly that they can remove blazers in lessons for that day. Apparently he invariably gets a standing ovation for doing so.

I've had a few bits from them - ridiculous prices when full price, but the quality's OK. One linen skirt in particular that I've had for a few years, and worn to death.

(sorry - 'them' being Wrap)

Fairy - ours were made to keep them on all through the heatwave.

Do it anonymously. Pretend to be a concerned parent if you have to. The worst they can do is not be interested...

Fuck it, CAT me the name of the school and I'll do it

Not fond of those Poetry ones - they look like stuff that old ladies buy from East. Sorry.

Limited sizes again, but military style?

Link doesn't work - but UO deffo more my style than Poetry!

I know what you mean about the Poetry ones , but you never know what someone will like...

Tethers - don't tempt me!

I am sorely tempted....get thee behind me....

I have made a lot of fuss over a lot of things lately and think somebody else should rock the bloody boat for a change.