I've debated making this into a profile. But, for now I will just keep it a short snappy post. It's always a little tiny struggle to pick what to wear for a true "outing." The weather is a huge factor: will you sweat, do you need bug spray, etc.

All the while you know that you want a picture. Then #thestruggle really kicks in. But, most of all it comes down to comfort. Comfort nearly always wins.

So, in the name of comfort, I went with a pair of modest taupe shorts and a navy blue printed top--almost an animal giraffe print. When I say modest, I mean Loft shorts. Not super short, fairly conservative and clean cut. Please see image below.

While walking around, I kept running into semi-lost zoo-goers. For some odd reason...perhaps it was my friendly demeanor (ha!)...they kept asking me--half crumpled map in hand--where certain exhibits were.

"Which way to the Cat House?" "Where are the gibbons?" "Excuse me, in which direction is the petting zoo?"

It soon clicked. I looked at my boyfriend who cracked a smile, fully knowing the pieces had just come together.

Holy shit. They think I work here.

Damn taupe shorts...they look like safari shorts. F-me. Zoo day pictures ruined.

Moral of the story: leave the abstract patterns at home, especially if they are vaguely animal print-esque. And, of course, DON'T WEAR KHAKIS.