A friend and her family are heading to Disney World for the first time this April vacation and asked me what a more 'fashionable' person would wear while there. Think about what you will be doing: walking for miles, standing in lines, riding on rides. For me, it starts with the shoes and you go from there.
You might first think about sandals. I'm not sure I would go there. You see, I get a little squeamish thinking about having open shoes in that kind of environment - on the rides and waiting on line, etc. I prefer a more closed shoe in environments like that. The second thought is sneakers. But, not a running shoe. Can we make them a little fashionable? A little sporty? I love the look of these Tretorns for a trip like this...with a sport sock that you really can't see, protecting your toes from blisters.
|
|
Image from nordstrom.com.
|
Usually, I'm not a fan of shorts in warm weather - I like skirts and dresses in the summer. But, in Disney, you don't know what you'll be sitting on and rides might just blow up a skirt, so shorts are the option here. If I have to wear shorts, I'm a huge fan of G1 shorts; I was first introduced to them at my favorite boutique in Kennebunkport, ME, The Green Tangerine, and now, I have seen them (this week!) at Bloomingdales in Chestnut Hill (but strangely, not online). They are not inexpensive ($80-110 a pair), but the fit is great (no gapping in the small of your back), they have a mid-rise, and they don't stretch out. They come in a ton of colors, and wear like iron.
I'm also a fan of J. Crew's shorts - online they have all different inseams (3", 4", 5", 7", and 9" - and you can roll up the longer lengths to your perfect length), so pick an inseam that you like, and stick with it. The 7" ones are a good length for me and come in at least 10 colors. I recommend a white, navy, stone, and a pop of color, like 'ornament orange'.
Onto tops. I'm always in search of the non-t-shirt-t-shirt. I define this as a top you would wear like you would a t-shirt, except it's not a t-shirt. Something different, a little more fashionable. I usually head to Calypso for tops like this. Their Skylar Habotai shirt is tough to type and pronounce, but how cute would this be over white or orange shorts?
|
|
Image from calypsostbarth.com.
|
This peasant top would be cute too over navy or orange shorts. Lightweight and fun!
 |
| Image from nordstrom.com. |
You definitely need a purse that you feel you can 'wipe off'. Put your Louis Vuitton away, and reach for a nylon, Longchamp La Pliage bag. Either over the shoulder, or the cute back-pack, it's a fashionable and sensible choice. Pick a fun color to give a pop of color to your outfits, like this orange one:
 |
| Image from longchamp-mybag.com. |
Sunglasses are essential too, and I love aviators! I am seriously wanting these Tom Ford aviators...
 |
| Image from nordstrom.com. |
...but am settling for these Marc by Marc Jacobs aviators, at $98.
 |
| Image from nordstrom.com. |
Top off your outfit with some fun, stacked bracelets, and you are ready for Mickey. Or Minny. Or the Princesses.
Finally, I put together a little Polyvore outfit set for those of you headed to Mouse-land...just a little more fashionable than the family with matching tie-dyed t-shirts. Not that there's anything wrong with that. ~ JH
Update - 3.26.2014 - See our new posts on what to wear during the day at Disney and evening at Disney!
