But picture this: You’ve got lunch with the girls in a half an hour, and you’ve decided to depart from your normal salad-ordering ways in favor of a more indulgent Cheesecake Factory appointment. That means yummy bread, a super-sized meal (even their lunch portions are gigantic), and—of course—cheesecake.

How are your little work pants going to take it? Industrial-strength packing tape? A stapler gun? Possibly. But for a less constricting meal plan, we recommend the babydoll. This style of dress is defined by its high waistband, which is located directly below the bust. What’s that mean? Two words: What bloating?

And, okay, even if you’re not stopping by the Cheesecake Factory or having any problems with your regularly scheduled trousers, babydoll dresses are still a nice way to mix it up and give that ole’ waistband a time out.

Despite the name, babydolls can look childish or mature, casual or elegant, innocent or sexy. It’s all about the style, fabric, and cut, in addition to what you wear it with. When in doubt, dress it down with a jean jacket or up with heels.

Speaking of heels, most comfort seekers craft something flat and easy to move in, making sneakers an obvious choice. But wanting comfort isn’t a free pass to look like you’re on your way to a mall walkers group. We recommend owning a pair or two of trendy sneakers by Puma or Lacoste for some lucious lace-wear, or perhaps one of their Velcro designs. (What’s more comfortable than Velcro?) Plus, you can find these brands at hefty discounts at retailers like DSW.

Next, if you’re thinking of throwing a sweatshirt on over your jeans, remember that you can achieve the same amount of comfort with tons more style by choosing a cardigan instead. Available in a number of soft materials (we love Alpaca blends, but it’s all good), cardigans are a great way of saying “I’m comfortable and I care about my look.”

Similar to cardigans, knit blazers can really dress up an otherwise sloppy outfit without robbing you of any comfort. These are cut and styled exactly like regular blazers, but are made out of soft stretch materials, typically with a cotton base.

Don’t you just feel comfy already?