Thrifty Threads: Day at the Zoo

I think I dress pretty casually but my family always says I’m overdressed. Maybe it’s my love of skirts or my obsession with stilettos, but I’m the resident diva in the fam and this Memorial Day weekend was no exception.

My cousin, his wife and their three little girls came from Ohio for a visit and we took a quick trip to Van Saun Park in Paramus, NJ. I used to go to this park/zoo as a kid so it was nice to see my younger cousins experience it.

I threw on what I thought was a laid back, day at the zoo appropriate attire but my look was met with “you’re wearing that? We’re just going to the zoo!”

Humph, whatever. It was almost 90 degrees so I opted for a loose fitting dress and added on some accessories.

Though everyone thought I was overdressed, I was super comfortable in an airy mini and low espadrilles. I even got close to the stinky donkeys.

Even the animals were exhausted from the heat.

goats

curled up spider monkeys

Breakdown:
Fedora: Strawberry, $7
Dress: Rainbow, $12
Purse: thrifted for $1 via Housing Works warehouse sale
Espadrilles: Anne Klein, thrifted for $1 via Housing Works warehouse sale
Bracelets: bangle {gifted}, coral bracelet, $5 from a vendor in Belize
Earrings: courtesy of My Roommates Kloset

Week 38 of my Thrifty Threads 365 challenge (a full year where I only buy second-hand clothing) is down. Only 14 more weeks to go!

The little ones enjoyed their day at the zoo!

I think the youngest one is the true diva of the family.


10 Comments
  • Anonymous
    Posted at 12:43h, 30 May Reply

    This is so cute lady! I love the hat… Geesh I wish i could shop like that.. lol. 

    • Looking Fly on a Dime
      Posted at 14:51h, 30 May Reply

      Thanks Candace! That hat came in handy, the sun was intense! 

  • Alex
    Posted at 14:52h, 30 May Reply

    Definitely not too overdressed. I love it! The wedges have a beachy, relaxed feel so it’s cool. Your cousin’s too cute 🙂

  • Danielle
    Posted at 21:14h, 30 May Reply

    I love your outfit! I don’t think it’s overdressed. If your fam prefers tees and jeans for zoo outings then I can see why they would think you’re overdressed. My fam doesn’t understand my love of red lipstick. Great that we have friends who understand…lol.

    • Looking Fly on a Dime
      Posted at 23:55h, 30 May Reply

      Haha, thanks Danielle. Gotta love fashionable friends who get your sense of style.
      Oh, and my fam hates anything other than a nude lip 🙁

  • Chai
    Posted at 20:21h, 31 May Reply

    don’t think I’ve ever been to the zoo & would have no idea what to wear, lol! Love that dress/hat/bag combo though…looks casual & comfortable

  • Timmi
    Posted at 00:03h, 01 June Reply

    Cute outfit, not to mention a practical option in the sweltering heat!   I’d definitely wear a dress to the zoo, though I’d probably stay away from white!

    • Looking Fly on a Dime
      Posted at 21:10h, 02 June Reply

      Thanks! Hmm, yeah, white may not have been the best choice. Luckily I didn’t get it stained 🙂

  • Gigi@BeautyXchange ...
    Posted at 21:35h, 02 June Reply

    that is a super cute look really loving the fedora too. by the way you’re hair looks really cute too

    • Looking Fly on a Dime
      Posted at 22:18h, 02 June Reply

      Aww, thanks Gigi! 

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