I’d love to see if you can dig up any information on plus size maternity clothes. There are a couple of decent roundups online, but the clothes all seem to skew a little young, cutesy, and boho for my taste, or too casual. I’m a 34 year old size 18 professional woman (expecting twins!) working… Continue Reading Where to Buy Plus Size Maternity Work Clothes
I am almost 12 weeks pregnant and my regular clothes are starting to get tight, so I’ve started scouting out maternity clothes. I am having the worst time finding business appropriate maternity wear, which is actually what I need the most of. Do you have any suggestions, particularly for the days I am meeting with… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Corporate Attire When You’re Expecting
I must admit, life has been pretty hectic lately and your comments and emails have been piling up. Here’s a post to address some of the questions I have received. If I haven’t gotten back to you yet, hang tight! I have professional head shots being done at work soon. What should I wear?! (I’m… Continue Reading Ask Allie: From the Comment Box
Hi Allie, I’m wondering if you have good resources for bigger undergarments? Thank you. Thank you for asking this. I don’t think many lingerie companies realize that when you are plus sized you can’t just rock the same thong or bikini in a larger size. Flattering and comfortable undergarments for women with curves are… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Shapewear and Other Underpinnings
There are women who get their pre-pregnancy body back in six weeks. Others who get it back in six months. There are women who realize their shape will never be the same, but still come to terms with their new figure quickly – nine months in, nine months out and back in some fab jeans… Continue Reading Real-Life Postpartum Fashion Advice
Allie- I’ve been loving both of your fashion blogs for years and years, but especially since getting pregnant with my now 13 month old. I am still nursing her, and don’t plan to stop for a while yet, but I’m finding I really miss wearing dresses! I notice that you wear a lot of dresses,… Continue Reading Ask Allie – Nursing and Wearing Dresses
The list below of pregnancy wardrobe staples is not only from my experience from being pregnant, but complied after speaking to several other women who had been pregnant. This list of wardrobe staples when you’re pregnant will give any woman who is expecting a simple, stylish wardrobe that should have her ready for most any… Continue Reading Pregnancy Wardrobe Staples
After giving birth to my daughter in the beginning of 2009, I have received many requests from readers of Wardrobe Oxygen to share my tips for living a stylish life during pregnancy and beyond. Below I share my recommendations for nursing bras, bodycare to help with the transition through pregnancy, and my favorite nursing pads.… Continue Reading Ask Allie – Pregnancy and Beyond
Attire: Lands End – Blackberry fine gauge cotton v-neck Liz Lange for Target – Black ponte trousers David Tate – Black leather city boots (put on after picture because downstairs) Limited – Silver and purple necklace Silver hoops, necklaces and cuff Hair: Washed and conditioned with Pureology Volumizing Matrix Curl.Life Conditioning Milk Scrunched and let… Continue Reading Tuesday