Ever since shifting to San Diego, the temptation to go to Disneyland has been robust. It’s fairly almost only a bounce, skip and a hop away from us.

My husband and I have been unashamedly “Disney Adults” earlier than our child got here alongside, however now that we now have a toddler who’s keen on all issues Mickey Mouse and Lightning McQueen, every journey to the parks is even higher than the final.

On our current go to, I needed to pack one thing completely different than my typical leggings-and-a-tee theme park outfit. 

Whereas being comfy is my precedence when visiting Disneyland and California Journey, I’ve additionally come to appreciate that black leggings with a toddler can really get destroyed by sticky fingers a entire lot quicker than a pair of denims (a mistake I nonetheless made the final morning at breakfast, and I left with very noticeable syrup splotches in all places). 

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Toddlers apart, my fundamental love for Disney parks is definitely the candy treats and meals, and I’ve had sufficient beignet-dust and churro-sugar messes of my very own to appreciate darkish spandex supplies will not be really essentially the most sensible alternative. After I’m in search of the identical type of consolation and wearability that leggings present, I’m going to be reaching for a free pair of full-length denims (the looser the leg, the higher). 

Between my new pair of FRAME Additional-Lengthy Barrel Denims (FRAME additionally makes a terrific 27.5-inch-inseam pair) and the one Levi’s 501s I’ve ever obsessed over (extra washes right here and inseam choices right here), I created a number of outfits that have been good for Disney (and allll the candy, sticky treats). 

However First Up, Decide Footwear That Work For Strolling All Day

My first step in packing for Disney is definitely beginning with the sneakers.

If I’m going to a park for simply the day, I’ll lace up my most comfy sneakers (don’t neglect the right Disney socks). If staying at a lodge and making a trip out of it, I’ll additionally throw in some sandals to change into if the day will get sizzling.

Store: New Steadiness 550
Store Sandals: Amazon | Zappos | Reef

Essentially the most comfy sneakers in my whole closet are literally all from New Steadiness, however I opted for my 550 sneakers purely for model choice. NB 550s are a sizzling purchase — they’re type of the New Steadiness model of Nike Dunks. 

Wildly comfy, these sneakers are additionally effortlessly cool with lengthy denims or trousers, and in my view, they run barely massive in contrast with different NB sneakers (if in between sizes, go down. When you’ve got wider ft, strive a unisex or males’s model). 

The sandals I threw in (and did, the truth is, swap out once I felt hotter), are these pleasant slides from Reef. I’m undecided I’ve ever owned a pair of slides that’s fairly as comfy, and I might simply stroll throughout Disneyland and California Journey in these with out even desirous about my ft (it’s actually stunning).

Unfastened Denims Make For The Excellent Disney Outfit

Up subsequent got here my determination for denims. 

I’ve lately grow to be barely obsessive about Levi’s 501 ’90s Patchwork denims (Nordstrom has a number of traditional washes, or discover extra inseams choices over right here). 

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Having by no means been a fan of the unique Levi’s 501 denims, I used to be fearful these may be a flop, however I ordered them anyway when I discovered the patchwork model. I’m a sucker for the quilted, patchwork and crochet developments of late (nonetheless a coastal grandmother at coronary heart) and was keen to take the possibility on them.

All the pieces concerning the Levi’s 501 ’90s Patchwork denims are phenomenal, from the marginally decrease rise to the almost-boyfriend-style slouch of the bum and legs. I’m carrying a 32 inseam, they usually hit simply within the good spot on high of my sneakers.

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For a second outfit, I opted for one thing even looser (and dare I say, much more comfy).

FRAME’s Additional-Lengthy Barrel Denims have been part of my current full-length denim try-on. With an inseam of 35 inches, they’re undoubtedly “too lengthy” for what I sometimes want in denims, however I used to be smitten with the outsized model.

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FRAME not solely makes exceptional-quality denim that usually takes lengthy legs into consideration, however the extra-baggy, extra-long profile of the jean is simply what I’d been in search of. 

As denims kinds frequently pattern additional away from skintight silhouettes, I’m joyfully embracing the consolation that comes with looser material. I by no means really feel as if I wish to rip off free denims as quickly as I come residence, however slightly discover them simply as comfy as a favourite pair of sweatpants I might put on from morning to nighttime (and throughout amusement parks). 

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The Key To Dressing For California Theme Parks? Layers

Disneyland in California is just not at all times heat sufficient for the everyday tee-and-shorts outfit inspiration you see so generally on Pinterest when looking Disney. Particularly should you make a visit within the winter or spring, you’ll enter the park within the morning with cool temperatures. However since noon is often toasty beneath the solar, the hot button is to layer. 

I threw on my holy grail tank high from Reformation (I severely can not cease carrying this factor) below my favourite sweaters and located it to be the right answer for cooler mornings and evenings, then rocked simply my tank when the solar was the most popular.

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As for a bag? I used to be really fairly irritated with the bum bag model I took into Disney within the fall, so I merely opted for my on a regular basis crossbody bag this time round and was infinitely happier.

Match Notes: I’m 5’9″, carrying my true dimension in each pairs of denims (28), a 9.5 in sneakers and a ten within the sandals, and a dimension massive in all tops.

Xx,
Amy

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