A midsize 14/16 Universal Standard customer since 2017, I share honest Universal Standard reviews, promo codes, Fit liberty and size tips, what Universal Standard clothes are petite-friendly, styling tips, and Universal Standard outfit photos in jeans, dresses, outwear, workwear, and more.
Capsule wardrobes are often associated with minimalism, but that doesn’t mean the pieces within the capsule need to have minimal style. In fact, when your capsule wardrobe has unique details and accent pieces, it not only is more fun to wear, but more stylish and versatile. In the real life capsule wardrobe I featured yesterday,… Continue Reading Real Life Capsule Wardrobe: The Accent Piece
I regularly write about capsule wardrobes and create capsule wardrobes for different situations, but I rarely walk the talk. I feature outfit posts, but rarely any cohesion from look to look. This post features a real life capsule wardrobe created from items currently residing in my closet. Seven pieces of clothing, three pairs of shoes,… Continue Reading Real Life Capsule Wardrobe
I cannot express how PSYCHED I am that Universal Standard now carries petites! I got the Universal Standard Geneva dress a year or so ago after seeing it look so great on fellow bloggers and on the US site. However on me, it just didn’t work. I struggled to style it for the blog and… Continue Reading What I Wore: Universal Standard Geneva Dress in Petite
I don’t think I’ve ever written a blog post with an exclamation point before, but this one deserves it. I don’t recall when I learned about the clothing brand Universal Standard, but I was instantly obsessed. As a larger size, I was frustrated by the style and quality selection. I loved clean, minimalistic looks with… Continue Reading Universal Standard Now Has Petites!
Women, if you want a pair of overalls, get thee some overalls! So many of you email me and leave comments worrying about figure flattery in regard to overalls. Will you look like a toddler, a Weeble Wobble, a try-hard? Can you REALLY wear overalls? Let’s be honest for a second. Do you really think… Continue Reading What I Wore: Wear the Overalls!
Going through the pictures on my phone, I realize there’s a lot of recent looks I’ve worn that haven’t made the blog. Some of my outfits from the past few weeks: Boilersuit: ASOS Curve (14) | Wing Patches (on back): Etsy | Earrings: Jenny Bird | Bracelet: Had forever (budget-friendly option) | Shoes: BCBG (old;… Continue Reading What I Wore off the Blog
I love striped shirts. I think that’s clear if you scroll through my outfit posts, my capsule wardrobes, and my sale picks. I think striped shirts are classic, work with so many personal styles, and are way more fun than a solid. I’m not ashamed to admit I had an entire dresser drawer filled with… Continue Reading What I Wore: Ode to My Favorite Striped Shirt (plus a giveaway!)
Once I was interviewed by a venture capitalist looking to invest in a company I’ve parntered with on the blog. He wanted to know an honest, unbiased view of the brand and to hear from a long-time customer. I admitted I loved the company, but wish they would switch up their marketing to not only… Continue Reading What I Wore: Universal Standard (plus a giveaway!)
It’s dangerous writing capsule wardrobes. I spend so much time researching pieces I see the benefits, I have the time to envision them in my wardrobe… and sometimes I buy them. And that’s what happened with this Boden Ponte blazer after writing my low-maintenance workwear capsule wardrobe! Jacket: Boden (16) | Tee: V-neck Slub Tee… Continue Reading What I Wore: Sightseeing