Relax! Spring Fashion Trend #2: Pajama Party

I know it's hard to believe, but pajama inspired clothes were alllll over the runways for Spring 2011. But, this means good news for us comfort-minded ladies! These clothes are soft, easy, breezy, and ridiculously comfortable.

See the inspiration:

Donna Karan

Narciso Rodriguez 

Reed Krakoff 

Thakoon Panichgul 

Aren't these romantic and pretty? I especially love the Thakoon dress. 

Unfortunately, a literal translation of these looks won't work in everyday real life (hey, some of us have jobs and school afterall!). If you like this look, though, take inspiration and mix it into your wardrobe! Some tips: 

1. Pair it with a great shoe! The floatiness of these dresses need to be anchored with a strong shoe. Pairing any of these with a "slipper" like shoe will only add to the illusion that you are, in fact, wearing pajamas. Here's one outfit idea:

Banana Republic Frida Patio Dress, $130.00

This dress has the floatiness of the Thakoon dress (and don't you love the color?!) but it's simple shape and loose feeling can be reminiscent of a muumuu. Add some fun, strong shoes, like these: 

Dolce Vita "Pela" Wedge, $159.00

or even some great jeweled flats like these

Charlotte Russe Jeweled T-Strap, $22.50

...and you'll look chic and fashionable, without sacrificing any of the comfort. 

2. Add a floaty top to your standard blazer and jeans. A "pajama" inspired top will look romantic and interesting under a businessy blazer and straight fitting jeans. 

Forever 21, $17.80

3. Pajama inspired bottoms can be made into casual day wear with a pretty top. There is nothing more comfortable than a pair of stretch jersey pants, usually relegated to the pajama section of stores. However, thanks to the high fashion designers letting us know that pajama-esque clothes can be made day-wear appropriate, start thinking about how to re-wear these! Note: stay away from prints or anything "light" colored  if you're going to wear them with anything other than monkey slippers and a bowl of popcorn. 

Start with some pants like these:  

Gap Pure body foldover drawstring pant, $39.50

add a pretty, slightly floaty top, like this one:

Old Navy Tiered Ruffle Top, $19.50

Mix these items with some contrasting textures and weights, like jeweled flats and a straw fedora, and you have an outfit that's as comfortable as it is cute.

Readers: Feel free to comment! Do you like this look? Do you think it's pretty or just lazy? What fashion trends are you interested in?