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Wide leg pants for summer

 in General Fashion  tagged outfits / summer 2024 by
wide leg pants for summer for short people

wearing: statement earrings / blue sweater / summer nail polish / black handbag / wide leg pants / espadrilles /

I found a pair of wide leg pants! Yay! Can I just tell you hard this was to do? When you are on the short side like me, the majority of wide leg pants look huge. Seriously, it was like I was swimming in fabric. I thought I would need to find a pair of petite pants to satisfy my wide leg pant craving, but alas, I couldn’t find wide leg pants in petite which looked wide. Why do brands always pair down styles for petite sizes? Just because we are short, does not mean we want to wear boring clothing which doesn’t give the full look. Ugh, it can be so annoying!

Well, these pants are regular size, not petite. I was surprised they fit me! I do roll the waist for flat shoes, but if I have high wedges, I don’t need to roll the waist, they fit! Love that! So, if you are taller than 5’4″ you can still wear these pants with flatter shoes.

One of the problems with being short, or petite, is that wide leg and loose clothing can look like a sea of fabric on your body. These pants are wide leg without being too much. I cannot believe it! Yay!

In addition to actually fitting me, the fabric is cool enough for a hot summer day, and they won’t break the bank. These pants are currently under $50. Love that! I plan on getting another pair in another color, I am just being indecisive right now. haha

So, if you are on the shorter side like me, check out these pants! We can finally wear wide leg pants!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

Summer dress with pockets

 in General Fashion  tagged dresses / outfits / summer 2024 by
summer dress with pockets
summer dress genx

wearing: earrings / dress (avl in other colors too) / nail polish / vintage watch / mini tote bag / cap toe shoes /

Well, last week was about as busy as it gets! My daughter graduated from high school, and I was on the Grad Night committee, so between her activities and my volunteer work, there were a few nights without sleep! That being said, it was worth the time to be there for my daughter; especially since she goes off to the college in the fall! This means I will have two children away at school. Yikes!

I wore this dress to her class awards ceremony. It was amazing to see all of the accomplishments she and her classmates had over the course of high school. I am such a proud mama!

This dress was perfect because it was 90 degrees outside that day, and it kept me cool. While I was wearing it, I discovered the dress has pockets! Yes! Pockets in a dress. Love that!

Although I did not make use of the pockets, it was nice to know they were there. I feel like so many women’s clothes are deprived of pockets. My husband and my son have ample pockets in their clothing, why can’t we have that too? I might need to snap this dress up in another color. I love how comfortable it is, plus it has pockets! Love!

What do you think of a dress with pockets? Do you wish more clothing had pockets?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

california casual dress

Muir Woods family hike

 in Fitness  tagged family / hiking / lifestyle / outdoor fitness / outfits / staycation by

wearing: blue tee / backpack (old, also love this one) / black belt / jeans / nail polish / statement earrings / hiking boots (old, also love this pair) /

If you are local to the San Francisco Bay Area, there is a good chance you have visited Muir Woods at some point in your life. If not, what are you waiting for? People from around the world make it a point to visit Muir Woods when they travel to San Francisco, so definitely make sure it gets on your to do list!

Muir Woods is filled with old growth redwood trees, many of which have been around for hundreds and hundreds of years. There have also been historical events which occurred at Muir Woods such as when the UN met in San Francisco to get organized, they visited Muir Woods and even took a picture!

Since Muir Woods is such a popular destination, a reservation system has been put in place for visitors. I have to admit, I love the reservation system. I remember when you just showed up on a whim. The parking lot would be gridlock and there would be way too many people on the trails. With the reservation system, traffic is controlled, and the trails are not crowded. It really is better for the environment as well as the overall experience. Love it!

Speaking of the trails, there is a trail for every hiking level at Muir Woods. You can walk along the flat trail and learn about the history of the park, or you can wander onto one of the many trails which take your through the park. We found a trail which was moderately challenging and took two hours to complete.

You can learn more about Muir Woods and make reservations at GoMuirWoods.com. Be sure to print your tickets at home, there isn’t any cell service at Muir Woods.

I recommend getting an early morning reservation to beat the summer heat. This will clear up your afternoon so you can explore Marin County, or head back into the city to play tourist.

Enjoy your visit and also bring a water bottle, wear hiking boots, and watch for ticks.

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy