30 May 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.