In Summer, I'm off from my University teaching job, but I do teach about a dozen voice students from my home. I teach in blocks of 2-3 hours, spaced throughout the week. This means, I go from a morning run or ride, to teaching, to housework or grocery shopping, etc.

For home "work" I opt for a slightly more casual look than the University, but I do want to avoid looking like a "Mom," particularly because my children are in the home, and my students get to see my "family" side. I avoid blue jeans, except when worn with jackets.

These are a few FFBO outfits for my Summer work schedule.

1: Loft Outlet top, Kohl's skirt (drawstring, t-shirt knit, with pockets, and very versatile), new crazy shoes from DSW.
2: Apres teaching: switched out the skirt for bf's, cons, and cool shades
3. Top, Apt. 9, Kohls. White jeans, metallic sandals (now donated and replaced) and a white/black enamel bracelet.

I seem to be using heavily patterned tops as a quick way of building interest. I think this is a viable formula, but I don't want to go overboard, particularly with such unstructured shapes. I'd like to have equal skill with solids!