I love Universal Standard for their elevated wardrobe essentials available in sizes 00-40, but I also love the brand’s mission to democratize fashion beyond their label. One of the ways Universal Standard does this is by collaborating with designer brands to push them beyond their limited size range. The most recent brand that Universal Standard… Continue Reading Erdem x Universal Standard Review of the Myrtle Denim Jumpsuit
Oh gosh Alison, yet another spring coat? Let me let you in on a little secret – I am an outerwear lover. I have been since I was a kid. And I have a collection of outerwear, some that I have had since college. I may not wear each piece every month or even every… Continue Reading Stripes and Raspberry Pink for Spring
Styling an Osei-Duro jumpsuit with Denisa Piatti silver hoop earrings and Sorel boots for a casual winter look. Continue Reading Styling an Osei-Duro Jumpsuit: Ethical, Size-Inclusive Fashion
Dressing for socially distant outdoor events in winter with festive yet warm layers and plenty of sparkle. Featuring Universal Standard, Athleta, and Chico’s. Continue Reading The Universal Standard Kanda Puffer on a Petite Person
When I was in a sorority in college, we were told to never “double letter.” That meant wearing your sorority’s Greek letters on more than one item of clothing, say “billboard” letters on a sweatshirt with a hat embroidered with them. It was a major faux pas and it was a style rule I stuck… Continue Reading More is More?
I struggle to find leather jackets that fit me. If it fits the bust, the shoulders are too wide and the sleeves too long. If the sleeves are the right length, it’s too tight to zip. The jacket usually gets bunched up above my rear, and if I find one that fits, there’s no way… Continue Reading Size Inclusive Leather Jackets from the Jacket Maker
I’m all about wearing what I already own, and I’ve been looking at this Universal Standard jumpsuit I wore this summer and was trying to figure out how to winterize it. It’s twill, so it’s a seasonless fabric, and the color doesn’t scream summer either. A turtleneck is a given, but since the sleeves are… Continue Reading Winterizing a Summer Jumpsuit
It feels as though Labor Day was just a few weeks ago but here I am typing this wearing shearling boots and a fleece pullover! Fall is here and winter is right around the corner, is your wardrobe ready? Living in the DC area, we can have Christmas so warm we’re in shorts or it… Continue Reading Winter Weather Wardrobe Must-Haves
I had an amazing experience at the Trunk Club Clubhouse in DC. My stylist Kelsey did a great job picking pieces that were my style, but also a bit outside my comfort zone. I left with a dress, a blazer, a pair of jeans, and a pair of shoes. With the seasons changing, I decided… Continue Reading Trunk Club Review