How does time just slip away? You’re hard at work and suddenly realize your train leaves in 10 minutes. No time for a clothing change, time for accidental cycle chic. Jennifer races her road bike across downtown San Jose in a pencil slim sheath dress and cycling shoes, and hops on the train with seconds to spare.
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- When you’re in a hurry, cycling shoes will get you there faster than heels.
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- The pleated tabs on the wide straps add interest to a simple denim sheath.
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- Slide it up a bit and her narrow skirt clears the top tube.
About Fashion Friday: Inspired by a 2011 Bike to Work Day challenge sponsored by the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, this series highlights the broad range of “dress for the destination” bicycling fashions.
Matt
August 16, 2013 at 4:11 pm
Need a photo of her painted nails. Icing on the cake.
ladyfleur
August 16, 2013 at 4:17 pm
I only noticed her nails when I was editing the photos. I was bummed that I didn’t get a closeup but I was lucky to even get this shot. I was the only one of the dozen or so photos I took where they showed at all.
Elizabeth
August 16, 2013 at 6:09 pm
Do you find that the shoes really make that much of a difference? I just wear regular clothes and shoes – mostly because I cannot be bothered to carry extras and change.
Elizabeth
August 16, 2013 at 6:10 pm
Also- very cute dress!
mangocherrysteph
August 17, 2013 at 7:47 am
I like the outfit. Knowing me though I would not be able to dismount without giving the world an eyeful of my underwear
Elizabeth
August 17, 2013 at 3:19 pm
That’s why I wear tights or little yoga shorts underneath. That said, I would like a step through bike.