Weekend Reads #263 The hunt for wild crocodile eggs that feeds the designer handbag craze. (Washington Post – gift article) Two strip clubs, Paris and New Hampshire. (The Paris Review) From poorly finished seams to an over-reliance on elastane, cost-cutting in the manufacturing process is leading to less comfortable, less durable clothing. (The Guardian –… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #263
I had a reader reach out to me asking about what shoes look best with ankle pants. While she has ankle-length jeans in her wardrobe, she has never owned ankle pants before and was wondering which shoes work best with them. With a focus on work fashion, she desired ideas of what shoes to wear… Continue Reading What Shoes Look Best with Ankle Pants?
The Universal Standard Mystery Box promotion is back! Through October, visit Universal Standard and try one (or more!) of their Mystery Boxes to get an amazing deal on their quality size-inclusive fashion. Starting at just $75 per box, this is a great way to try Universal Standard for the first time or to update your wardrobe for… Continue Reading Universal Standard Mystery Box 2023: What You Need to Know
As someone who is 5’3″ and has been a size 10-16 all her adult life, it has been hard to find petite suiting in my size. Hard, but not impossible. As a woman in her late 40s who is around a size 14/16 and feels fierce in a great pantsuit, and spent many, many years… Continue Reading 14 Stores That Sell Petite Suits over Size 12
I have a bunch of half-completed posts going into fall fashion trends that have been delayed as I am trying to get caught up after my eye surgery. They’re coming, but to make an easy low-research post to get your fall sartorial juices flowing, I thought I’d share my thoughts on fall trends, and how… Continue Reading How I Shop My Closet to Embrace Fall Fashion Trends
Sharing who makes the best faux leather leggings along with size-inclusive brands and details for comfort, style, and quality. Continue Reading Who Makes the Best Faux Leather Leggings? The Five Best Brands (and all offer extended sizes up to 3X)
This LISSOM flats review has been updated several times over the years. When I first encountered LISSOM flats, I became an instant fan and felt a connection with the founder. Thanks to this LISSOM flats review and me wearing the shoes all the time, I sold thousands of pairs and had many of you write… Continue Reading Honest LISSOM Flats Review: 3 Pairs Owned, Review Updated 4 Years Later
My daughter started high school this year. It’s back-to-school season, it’s the 4th quarter, and it’s a time of change. And I’m feeling the need for a bigger change this season than just switching out my linen for denim, my cotton for cashmere. I feel it’s time for a bit of a change with Wardrobe… Continue Reading Wardrobe Oxygen’s 2023 State of the Blog
This post was originally published in January 2019 and updated many times since. I have tried more natural deodorants and wanted to add my honest, unbiased reviews to this list. I have previously reviewed natural deodorants; this is an update on my experience transitioning to natural deodorant, what worked and what didn’t. I am not… Continue Reading Natural Deodorants Review (Including one for Lume)