Hola to the Sarah! La BellaDonna, she can only offer the response, that the “soccer mom running errands,” she is not necessarily known for the stylishness, either; sometimes, and for the some peoples, the “soccer mom,” she is the epitome of all that is not stylish. La BellaDonna’s own taste does not run to the skirt-with-sneaker as an attractive look, under nearly any circumstance that occurs to her, but she is a firm believer that the cut of a skirt, and indeed, the cut of a t-shirt, have everything to do with whether or not an outfit flatters - not the mere existence of the skirt, nor of the t-shirt.

However, there are indeed ways of dressing up the denim skirt. I am somewhat shocked that the Manolo decided to avoid the issue, rather than rise to the challenge! There are so many beautiful pumps out there that can dress up anything! (and, also, different lengths, colors, and styles of denim skirts. Some look more polished than others.)

Finally, the Sarah wonders: Why is a woman wearing jeans, sneakers, and a t-shirt “a soccer mom running errands,” but a woman wearing a jean skirt, sneakers, and a t-shirt “frumpy”? Can someone please tell the Sarah why this is?

No, please don’t.