My new comfort standard for clothing: frumpy?

I've discovered I can no longer abide difficult clothing. And by difficult, I mean anything that pinches, binds, rides up, slides down, bunches, pulls, or squeezes. I do not want to straighten, tug, pin, tape, hitch up, or fuss in any way. In other words, I want to put on my clothes and forget I have them on. My new job, while not strenuous per se, is like an endurance event where I have no time to stop and readjust, and my clothes need to function like gear without actually being gear.

Is this possible without frump? Case in point: today I wore these new NYDJ ponte trousers with a soft animal print tank in camo colors and jersey F21 topper, plus my beautiful DSquared oxfords. This outfit felt wonderful all day, like wearing pajamas. But is it frumpalicious?

Honest feedback welcome!

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12 years ago

goldenpig

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If that's frumpalicious, I want to be frumpalicious!
You look cool and comfy. Such a great outfit for long work days!
My PJ at work outfit is the B44 plus OTBT boots (like you did) or Worishofer sandals.

Jaime

I do not see frump at all, but the shoes are missing because I just stole them. I am a little poison eyed about cardis like that right now, but you truly do not look one bit frumpy and I don't see why clothes should have to be uncomfortable. I prefer not to be aware of them at all after I am dressed.

MsMary

I see no frump. Srsly. You look amazeballs! Those shoes are the icing on the cake -- or maybe I should say the caramel sauce artistically swiped on the plate to make the bottom layer of the dessert!

And you are looking verra slim these days, too, if you don't mind my saying so!

FlorenceFearne

Active Member

Frumpy? No, absolutely not. You look beautiful.

I guess it isn't a sexy bombshell look, but I cannot imagine that your goal is to look like Jessica Rabbit 24/7.

deb

I think it is impossible to look frumpy in those shoes! You look great. How do the NYDJ ponte's fit?

CocoLion

Gosh no, not frumpy. Love the oxfords. Maybe add just a little color, like a colorful watch. I love the simplicity/function of a watch as chief accessory. I think that would work well with what you are needing from your clothes right now.

catgirl

Deb, these are petites and if they shrink at all they will be too short. They fit about a size big, meaning you should size down at least one size. I am thinking of getting a pair in regular and hemming for heels. I read that they bag out over the day but that didn't happen. The waist is high, but I don't mind that because they are comfy and I'm never going to tuck with ponte pants!

Thanks, MaryK! I feel like I've become a blob from lack of exercise so it's nice to know it doesn't appear that way here.

Peri

I'm with you! Can't tolerate annoying clothes. They can look great, but if they feel great there is no happiness factor at all.

Those may be the pants I'm looking for. I think you look great.

kellygirl

You look great! No frump in sight. IKWYM about fuss free dressing. I've been there for awhile--I like to dress and forget about it

rachylou

Ya, I want to be frumpalicious too. The look is smart.

rae

Oh, I am sooooo with you. What you said about an endurance test really, really, really resonated with me. I think I need to try those Bexars again... they were nice on the feet except for the lining, and I just can't seem to get through a day with absolute zero foot pain, even in my crocs (darn you, wacky Crocs sizing)!

To answer your question, though, I don't see any frump! A little artsy-edgy, especially with the rockin' gold oxfords. Whoever said that a put-together outfit needs to feel awful should be sentenced to a week in a corset and 5" stilettos.

Makrame

Not frumpy and not boring - looks great!

Lyn D.

Looks well thought-out and stylish to me.
I just thrifted a pair of ponte pants for the same reason- comfort level is high, and the material is warm and cosy in cooler weather too.

MsMaven

You look sleek and streamlined. The shoes are fab.

Rae, these oxfords are actually pewter! Funny that they look gold - they are like a steel metallic color.

The Bexars are uber-comfy, but I live in a sweat-free climate.

Anonymous

Not frumpy at all!

Hil

Nope - no frump there! I think those amazing oxfords lift the entire outfit!

kkards

i think you found the secret to keeping an outfit out of frumpsville ---the shoes!

Suz

Those shoes are amazing!

As for frump, I echo what Shevia said.

What you say about comfort is the story of my life, too -- I hate clothes that don't fel good. I really do think all clothes should be like gear and feel perfectly suited to the purpose. That's one reason why I have slightly different capsules for work-at-home and out of the house events. Even if the level of formality (or lack of it) is, strictly speaking, the same, what's comfortable in one situation won't work as well in another.

lyn67

Yeay, for corporate gear!

Janet

I see no frump. The shoes definitely rock. I am losing patience with clothes that need to be fussed with too. I wore a drape neck tee a couple of weeks ago that tends to slide down on the shoulders -- even fashion tape on my bra straps didn't do the trick to hold it in place, so after I washed it, it went in the donation bag.

Sveta

These oxfords alone ensure that outfit does not look frumpy, they are pure magic!
Actually I think this is the direction the current fashion is going to with all this "fluid fit" lately. It definitely spells "comfort" more that body con looks!

You look great! What's not to like?

Dear Una, you couldn't look frumpy if you tried! The camo/animal print and those gorgeous oxfords are not granny clothes. I wore out my NYDJ Ponte pants last fall/winter. I think they were Angie recommended, or maybe it was Marianne.

donnat

I dont think you are capable of frump.

Diana

I see no frump. You look great to me. And I totally agree with you about comfort trumping everything.

Speaking of comfy things, did you see the new season sweaters at Athleta? They look so soft and comfy and reminded me of you.
http://athleta.gap.com/browse/.....?cid=93756

Amy

You look great! Really.

ClaraT

Your philosophy = my philosophy. Life is too short to fuss with clothes (e.g. re-tuck/re-adjust one's shirt every time one sits down/stands up/ reaches). At the same time, I want to look good.

Hey, man, my clothes are supposed to work for me, not me for them...

p.s. Your outfit isn't frumpy, but I agree that really comfy clothes can feel a little frumpy for some strange reason.

shedev

You look long and lean in this. The shoes are great and I love the shape of the pants.

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