I think you could wear a sack with those oxfords and not look frumpy.
Comfort is a must for me too. If it's not comfortable and low maintenance, I simply will not wear it. I definitely think you can not look frumpy and be comfortable. At least that is what I keep telling myself.

Agreed! I am always trying to get to what I call "comfortable chic" and everyone here has been an inspiration. It is hard to find comfortable things without going across to frumpville. I think you've done it well. The shoes and the details on the cardi keep the style elevated.

I totally get the no fuss - comfort factor. But - I really have poison eye for ponte knit pants that are cut like that - to me, they should be in the dictionary next to the definition of frump. However, your hairstyle, the peek of camo in the top, and mainly, the pewter oxfords are saving this from landing in downtown frumpville-land.

Marley, thanks for the honesty! I did worry these are one step from polyester stretch pants. But they look like wool and I'm sick of skinny ponte pants with boots. I need pants that let me wear my shoes now and then. So I'll warn you before posting these again.

I love it. And don't you love NYDJ ?? It's like my favorite go-to jeans!

Una, in your wildest nightmares you could not be frump!

I'm with you on the "no fuss clothing" need. I made the switch this year from high school reading teacher to elementary school reading teacher, and I now spend my days sitting at pint-sized tables with pint-sized chairs (and I'm 5'8" and all legs). It's no fuss clothing all the way!