Veronica --

I'm a bit heavier than you, but I think from photos, we have a similar body type, so I'm going to suggest Cristopher & Banks if you have one handy. Prices are reasonable, and jeans are decent. I've always had the problem of the gapping waistband, but not with their pants.

Some of the tops are annoyingly cutesy for anyone who's not into "theme" garments (y'know, holiday shirts/sweaters, for example), and I've found that on the "jeans style" non-jeans, I've got some pair that have been off-grain, so not come through laundering real well, so I'm wary of those, but like I say, prices. Often you can buy a pair of pants for around $25 there. -- and you're a teacher. Special sales for teachers occasionally AND you're not paid near enough for the work you do. Every price bargain is worth looking into!

(besides, then you can spend the real money on bike stuff)

Karen in Boise