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.
Welcome to the latest edition of things that arrived in Allie’s mail and whether or not she liked them. For reference, I am 5’3″ and vary between regular and petite sizing. I wear a size 12, occasionally 14 and usually a Large. Below I will share what I ordered or was gifted to me by… Continue Reading Shopping Hits and Misses: Universal Standard, Nordstrom, Talbots, Banana Republic, and More
Not all t-shirts are created equal. There’s the stiff square ones you get free for being part of a fun run, the lightweight v-necks you pick up at Target and wear with everything from sweatpants to ankle pants and a cardigan on Casual Friday, there’s ones of silk and linen and those $200 ones that… Continue Reading Real Life Capsule Wardrobe: The Refined T-Shirt
White, ivory, cream… it doesn’t matter which color you choose. Having a light colored blazer in your closet is a game changer and a regular addition to the capsule wardrobes I create on Wardrobe Oxygen. Unlike grey which reads corporate, navy which can be hard to match, and black which can often be too severe… Continue Reading Real Life Capsule Wardrobe: The Ivory Blazer
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