Winter fashion featured on Alison Gary, Editor in Chief of Wardrobe Oxygen. For reference, Alison is 5’3″ and usually wears an XL, 14/16, or 14W.
Since the beginning of this blog, I have preached the benefit of having a mini capsule wardrobe of pieces in a seasonless fabric that can dress up or down. A shell, a pair of pants, a dress, a skirt, maybe a blouse… things you can mix and match that travel well. For years I suggested… Continue Reading What I Wore: Chico’s Black Label
Who says a small versatile wardrobe has to be full of solid colored boring clothing? I find some of my most-worn pieces are the ones that make quite a statement. One thing I have always found useful in my wardrobe is a dressy t-shirt style blouse in a print. With my body changing, I found… Continue Reading What I Wore: Making Statements
Another week, another suit! I told you I am on a suit kick, but they’re so great for my wardrobe. I wear the pants alone with sweaters, the blazers with jeans, and the suits work for all the social events on my calendar! This one is from 1901 and is a great price and a… Continue Reading What I Wore: Another Week, Another Suit
The other weekend my friend celebrated a milestone birthday. To honor it, his wife threw him a party at their home. Food, drink, even a live band! I wanted to dress festively but also be comfortable dancing and standing on my feet all night; I also knew we’d be outside occasionally and wanted to be… Continue Reading What I Wore: House Party
Okay, I am totally writing this while a winter storm warning is coming for my area but this is about my favorite swimsuit. I love fun swimsuits, sexy swimsuits, statement swimsuits, and suits that suck in and lift up. But to be honest, the Lands’ End Tugless has been a mainstay in my wardrobe for… Continue Reading What I Wore: My Favorite Swimsuit
I’m on a suiting kick. It’s a hot trend right now (and based on NYFW runways will continue to be one) but it’s such a great way to feel and look strong, powerful, polished, sexy, sophisticated. I recently tailored all my old suits to fit the new me and when I put them on all… Continue Reading What I Wore: Pink Plaid Pantsuit with Green
Have you heard about the Universal Standard Foundation Mystery Box? This weekend only, Universal Standard is offering this cool offer – starting at $50 you pick your choice of mystery box in your size. The box will include one piece from their Foundation line with two other pieces. You don’t get to pick the pieces… Continue Reading Universal Standard Foundation Mystery Box Review
Earlier this month, Karl took me away for a weekend to celebrate my birthday. He planned the trip, letting me know where we were going but we didn’t have a really planned itinerary. He also invited our friends to join us. Knowing him and the location, I felt there would be activity – hiking, walks,… Continue Reading Capsule Wardrobe for a Winter Weekend Getaway
Friday night, I was invited to check out The Pembroke, a new restaurant in the Dupont Circle Hotel. I brought my friend Nicole as my date, and for the evening I wore this look of several pieces you’ve seen several times before on the blog. This is one of my go-to looks for a Friday… Continue Reading What I Wore for a Friday Night Dinner Date