Fashion isn't a priority at the zoo (although you must admit the leopard has an incredibly stylish coat), but feeling comfortable and confident is always a good thing. Here are some simple pieces which can help you achieve precisely that: Start with your favorite straight legs jeans in a dark wash. Add a striped cotton tee in dark colors with a high neckline. Things get messy at the zoo, and you'll be bending over a lot to pick up teensy tots so they can see the giraffes. Then add your one investment: Quality shoes, in this case, a brilliant red pair of stylish yet sensible mocs by MICHAEL Michael Kors. At $98, they're not cheap but you'll be on your feet a lot and these will match any neutral outfit so the cost per wear will make it all worthwhile. My favorite part of this look has to be the colorful and durable madras tote from L.L. Bean that will easily fit your Siggs, sesame sticks and other essentials—and it's just $19. Finishing touches include yellow sunglasses and a cute belt, both from Old Navy.
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Shoes are hard for me to find and buy so i love the suggestions.
Okay - I have some followup questions for you.....
1. have you run across any straight leg or skinny jeans for "curvier figures?" I wear a size 8 but have hips are skinny jeans/straight legs not a good option? is there something else that would work.
2. do you have other suggestions for the yellow/grey top on Jenn in the other post - KMart seems to be running low.
3. I think I am going to buy some leggings - how/where can I find them so they don't looke too teenager-like or cheap.
Thanks you are the greatest
rachel
Hey Rachel,
BB will probably shed some light on the skinnies for curvy ladies also, but I'm also a little curvy in the hips and I find that straight leg jeans can kind of give the same illusion of a skinny jean without being as severe. Am I making sense? I like Gap's straight leg jeans (not the "curvy" style though - contradictory, I know) I still wear skinnies and I like them but a straight leg is a similar good option.
Thanks for the advice.
2. Try Kohl's, the ELLE collection has some similar style tops, such as this: http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/womens/brandswomen/elle/PRD~458697/ELLE+Smocked+Brushstroke+Tank.jsp (pair with a yellow cardi)
3. Check the hosiery section at any department store where you'll find solid black ankle-length leggings in soft, stretchy opaque fabrics (ie. not transparent), some with support tops, too, if you'd like. I like DKNY, under $20/pair.
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Especially important for the moms!