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Night and day…

Met three dear friends for an early dinner that went on until after the sun set. Great food and conversation with some great women!

The dress is @adamlippes and I borrowed it from @renttherunway. The bag is @jcrew and a splurge but I regretted not buying it the last time they offered this bag and this color is SO me. I mean, look how great it is with these many years old suede heeled sandals? Meant to be!

This color combination makes me so happy, and this dress was comfy even after a decadent meal. We all deserve to experience comfort and joy with our wardrobes! 💛🩷

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If @thechicks are in town you can bet @debbiefaye78 and I will be there! So when we heard they were coming to @merriweatherpp we were so excited. And their concert did not disappoint. As always, a phenomenal show! If The Chicks come to your neck of the woods I highly recommend you go!

Okay I know you want to know about what we’re wearing! 

My sister’s caftan is from @anthropologie (bought this summer so maybe you can find on resale sites).

I’m wearing a @bananarepublic dress also from this summer with the @universalstandard denim chore jacket and a hat I got from a @madewell collab a year or so ago. I glammed it up with some gold chains and gold drop earrings, but kept it comfy for a night of standing and dancing with @birkenstock sandals.

This was my first big outing since my eye surgery, and with a pocketful of eye drops I felt good (and grateful we splurged for good seats!).

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For years I’ve trusted @somaintimates for the right bras and the right fit but it had been a while since I visited a Soma boutique to try on all the styles they currently have for a large bust. I must say I was impressed! Knowledgeable staff, extensive collection in larger sizes, and some of the most comfortable and innovative bras in up to H cups! Each body is different but what I loved:

- The Stunning Push-Up: targeted for the DD+ customer gives amazing lift and great shape under fitted knits.

- The Unbelievable Lift Scoop Balconette: sexy, supportive, and so lightweight!

- The Embraceable Wireless: I’ve recommended this wireless bra for large busts for years and was in need for a new one! 

- The Stunning Support Smooth Balconette: this is the perfect t-shirt bra for large busts with padded straps and disappears under knits

- The Stunning Starlet Multi-Way Strapless: recently improved for more support and more comfort, this wireless bra stays put and gives fab shape

I also picked up some of Soma’s iconic Vanishing Edge panties which keep you line-free. The whole Vanishing collection is genius. I loved being able to donate my gently used bras at my local Soma boutique to give to those in need. We all deserve a lift and Soma strives to achieve that. It’s why I’ve been a fan and customer for years and am honored to partner with them. Soma is the perfect fitting bra solution. Visit the link in my bio to shop and to find your local Soma boutique! #SomaPartner #SomaBraFit #SomaStartsWithMe
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If I close my eyes you can’t tell one is still bloodshot 😜

Still recovering from my eye surgery but feeling more myself. Getting dolled up helps me feel me. Bright colors and bold jewelry have been signature Alison since I was a kid! 

Sweater: @favorite.daughter 
Earrings: Amazon
Necklace: @_jennybird (old)
Ring: @realmfinejewelry 
Bra: @lovebravissimo 
Lipstick: @glossier 
Pins as “cufflinks”: vintage

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It was so funny and so quick I couldn’t not share! I bought this @hulkenbag a year ago and use it all the time. Carting shoot supplies, groceries, packing for road trips, and carting donations. This weekend @thenewdealcafe in @cityofgreenbelt hosted a community clothing swap so I made sure my family and I went through our summer wardrobes to gather that which we no longer needed or fit.

This wasn’t the first clothing swap and folks in town know my style (and my job) so there were some waiting for my arrival. Look how fast I cleared out this big bag! Speaking of the bag one other swap attendee said she got herself a Hulken after seeing mine in action!

It’s so great to know our old clothes are getting a good life and this bag makes carting them to the cafe so easy! I got my Hulken on Amazon, it comes in other colors and sizes too: https://amzn.to/48iTY4Y yep the bag is as great as all those ads you see on social media, I’m a big fan!
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With a sclera buckle, it changes your eye shape and now I am nearsighted again (I had lasik a few years ago). Once the eye is stabilized I can get glasses or contacts but until then I’m 20/20 in one eye and right now 20/60 in the other. But the eye is healing beautifully and I feel positive!

And I could see clearly enough to fall for this poppy-colored cotton jumpsuit from @pistoladenim. It comes in a few colors but this one is my favorite. I went with XL (im@a 14, sometimes 16) and likely could have sized down but I enjoy the relaxed fit and the drawstring waistband to create shape. And hello zipper closure making it super easy to get on and off!

My husband took this photo right after my eye appointment, I think it reflects my positive attitude and feeling of hope! 🧡

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Capsule Wardrobes · September 12, 2016

Capsule Wardrobe: Autumn Classic

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capsule wardrobe for fall - classic comfortable and high on style by wardrobe oxygenI’ve received many capsule wardrobe requests lately and they have been extremely specific. However many have had similar themes – classic clothing but not boring, comfortable shoes, and many desire a capsule wardrobe not based on black. I hope the following fall wardrobe capsule will provide inspiration and show you can have fun while keeping a wardrobe of classics, be stylish without a single stiletto, and it’s possible to have a small and functional wardrobe without a single smidge of black!

Fall is right around the corner and this capsule wardrobe will get you into that autumnal frame of mind incorporating trends for the season that I feel will become wardrobe classics. Staying away from basic black, this wardrobe uses camel and navy as base colors with some unexpected touches.

Wardrobe Oxygen - Capsule Wardrobe for fall with comfortable shoes and no black - autumn classicShop Similar:
leather jacket | denim jacket | navy blazer | Breton top | silk blouse | patterned tee | cable-knit sweater | striped merino sweater | turtleneck sweater | jeans | trousers | dress | wool skirt | denim skirt | belt | sunglasses | necklace | watch | bag | boots | oxfords | pumps

The leather jacket and denim jacket can be fall outerwear, but can also be incorporated into an outfit replacing a blazer or cardigan. Many of you have written lately about mixing denim; note that all three denim pieces are different washes. I prefer a slightly distressed denim jacket in a lighter wash because it gives it an automatic different wash from most everything else while providing interest and texture. Pop the collar, push up the sleeves, add a few enamel pins, give it personality and that will also help in keeping you from looking as though you’re wearing a “Texas Tuxedo”.

A navy wool blazer is very collegiate, very preppy, very classic, and surprisingly versatile. I love pairing such a classic piece with something unexpected like a denim skirt, a printed tee, or some sparkle. If you wear with the Breton tee and jeans, add the shiny oxfords to keep it from looking like a uniform. With the trousers, switch it up by adding the printed tee so it doesn’t look too matronly. Again, consider pushing up the sleeves, popping the collar, adding a vintage or jeweled brooch on the lapel and make the piece your own.

Tip for Variety:

Add a belt even if there isn’t a need. Wear over a dress or even a buttoned blazer. Slip over an untucked sweater or top. Wear with a blouse and skirt even if there are not belt loops. A skinny belt is a great piece to cinch items, wear at the hip or natural waist. A texture (snakeskin, calf hair, metallic) will be more versatile and work no matter what shoes you wear.

Don’t worry about your boots matching your jacket; in fact it’s better if they’re two different colors of brown. You can’t go wrong with a classic riding boot, but don’t be afraid of a boot with a bit of weathering, a different color, or even in suede. Often the most unusual shoes get the most wear. I thought of my silver oxfords with this capsule wardrobe; they were an impulse buy but one of the most worn shoes in my closet. This fall there are a ton of oxford shoes available in a variety of colors, textures, and prints. It’s a great way to have a comfortable shoe that is stylish and also shows your personality. This fall thicker heels have come back, which is great for comfort. Show you’re wearing the block heel purposefully by choosing a fun color, print, or texture. Oxblood suede is an unexpected neutral that looks great with warm colors, pink, green, purple, and navy. However, this shoe could be replaced with a snakeskin, leopard print, or a bolder color like teal or violet.

Tip for Variety:

Take your work clothes to weekend (and vice versa!). A tweed pencil skirt looks corporate with a silk blouse and pumps, but can look weekend chic with a denim jacket and sneakers or oxfords. A wool blazer is office appropriate with trousers and a shell, but pair with a band tee and girlfriend jeans for a weekend at the mall or out to a casual restaurant. Try a printed or striped tee under a suit or blazer for more casual days at the office.

With a variety of colors in footwear and leather products, the best way to have your bag coordinate is have it match nothing. While there may be a hint of green in the striped sweater, green is otherwise absent from the capsule yet the bag looks great with everything. This is an on-trend silhouette from an on-trend designer, but such a simple silhouette free of big logos or details that it could be a true investment piece and one you carry with style for many years to come.

With the accessories, I thought back to one of my favorite movies, the 1999 remake of The Thomas Crown Affair. The majority of the wardrobe was Michael Kors for Celine; Rene Russo wore few yet strategic accessories. These sunglasses are from Quay Austrailia, a very hot brand right now yet all their frames are under $100. Large, making a statement yet not too off the wall – perfect to complete these looks. A bit of shine at the throat and a practical yet large enough to make a statement watch is all that is necessary to finish this capsule wardrobe.

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This is the sort of capsule wardrobe that can likely be started with pieces already in your wardrobe, built on with thrifted items or with slow purchases over the years, and stylish when you’re 35 or 65. As always, these capsule wardrobes are not created for you to go out and buy every piece but to get you thinking in a different way about clothing, seeing versatility and how you can create a lot of outfits and style without a lot of clothing.

Sample Outfits:

  1. Leather jacket over navy dress, pumps
  2. Leather jacket with Breton tee, jeans, riding boots
  3. Leather jacket with turtleneck, jeans, oxfords
  4. Leather jacket with turtleneck, tweed skirt, pumps
  5. Leather jacket with striped sweater, denim skirt, oxfords, add necklace
  6. Denim jacket with striped sweater, tweed skirt, riding boots
  7. Denim jacket with navy dress, leopard belt, riding boots
  8. Denim jacket with turtleneck, camel trousers, oxfords… add the belt for interest
  9. Blazer with Breton tee, jeans, belt, oxfords
  10. Blazer with printed tee, camel pants, oxfords
  11. Blazer with striped sweater, jeans, riding boots
  12. Breton tee with denim skirt, striped sweater tied at neck or waist, oxfords
  13. Breton tee with camel trousers, oxfords (add scarf at neck)
  14. Silk blouse with jeans, pumps, add the necklace for shine at the throat
  15. Silk blouse with tweed skirt, pumps, with or without the belt
  16. Silk blouse with camel trousers, pumps or oxfords, the necklace will complement the camel trousers
  17. Silk blouse half-tucked with denim skirt, oxfords
  18. Silk blouse under striped sweater with tweed skirt, riding boots
  19. Printed tee with denim skirt, oxfords
  20. Printed tee with camel trousers, oxfords… add the necklace for sparkle
  21. Cable sweater with jeans, riding boots
  22. Cable sweater with camel trousers, oxfords
  23. Cable sweater with tweed skirt, oxfords
  24. Cable sweater with denim skirt, riding boots
  25. Striped sweater with camel trousers, pumps
  26. Striped sweater with tweed skirt, pumps or oxfords
  27. Camel turtleneck with camel trousers, pumps, and a wine red lip
  28. Switch up the look of the navy dress with a crisp white shirt or a black or grey ribbed turtleneck underneath
  29. If you don't like a lot of layers, consider buying a bib like these from ASOS to wear under the striped sweater or dress for a different look
  30. Consider giving the pieces different looks – pop the collar of the blazer or denim jacket, instead of folding the turtleneck just leave it up, shoved down more like a funnel, wear a white shirt under the tee to make it more like a vest
  31. Add a couple wardrobe basics to the collection for even more variety – I'd recommend a pair of trendy yet classic sneakers like these, a crisp white shirt, a pair of sweater tights, some distressed denim (love the name of these!)
  32. There's many more, once you have a cohesive capsule wardrobe the outfits will build themselves!  You'll find you're more creative with a smaller wardrobe!

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  1. Lisa Livens says

    September 28, 2016 at 10:37 am

    Just discovered this and you! Absolutely terrific .. I love the list of outfits you noted following all the pictures. I’m inspired and cant wait to go home to review my current pieces to create a non-black, non-high heels! thank you

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  2. Ruth Slavid says

    September 13, 2016 at 7:12 am

    Interesting… There are some nice pieces, but maybe an English autumn is different from a Washington fall. Neither of your outer garments would resist any rain and so I would rarely dare to wear them. Similarly, short sleeves vanish from my wardrobe as soon as summer is over – they would ALWAYS make me cold. And sunglasses? So glad to say goodbye to them once summer is over (when I force myself to wear them because squinting gives you lines!!). Oh, and your skirts would be impossible for me. Never ever been able to wear a pencil. The breton looks great but they always at least show my bra straps and at worst slip off my shoulders. But looking forward to wearing my tan boots again. I guess I am saying that what looks ‘classic’ still suits some and not others.

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    • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

      September 13, 2016 at 10:26 am

      I have learned over the years from many of you readers that the transitional seasons – spring and fall are the most drastically different on each of our sides of the Atlantic. Here, fall isn’t usually that wet and a good part of the country is still experiencing warm-ish and sunny days through October. I do think classic is a relative term, and looking at this capsule it does look very… American with the choices! Stay tuned, I’ll have more capsules in the future! 🙂

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      • Angie says

        September 15, 2016 at 5:33 pm

        Love this capsule. It has given me lots of inspiration. I have been preparing a comfortable, classic ” non-black” capsule for fall so your timing with this post could not have been more perfect. The list of outfits you generated is awesome. Much appreciated!

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  3. Colleen says

    September 13, 2016 at 6:54 am

    Love it. Can you suggest the color for tights to go under the dress and skirts in cold weather?

    Reply
    • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

      September 13, 2016 at 9:33 am

      I think a charcoal or heather grey is a great choice for this year!

      Reply
  4. Bridget Wall says

    September 12, 2016 at 7:57 pm

    As always, these are wonderful!

    Reply
  5. Georgia Mom says

    September 12, 2016 at 7:22 pm

    Thanks for helping us dream of Fall weather; here in Atlanta we are still having 90+ degree days! And, LOVE The Thomas Crown Affair!!

    Reply
  6. Lee4 says

    September 12, 2016 at 6:18 pm

    You are so good at this!! And thanks for the bib link–I had no idea those were still around but am happy to see them. I’ve already ordered the paisley one!

    Reply
  7. Patricia says

    September 12, 2016 at 3:35 pm

    Love it. But really like the link to the ASOS bib (or dicky as we knew them). I’ve seen them elsewhere for much more. Love the idea of having the easy layering trick.

    Reply
    • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

      September 12, 2016 at 3:37 pm

      Yep I grew up calling them dickys too but I guess that term isn’t cool now? They’re bibs, which don’t make preteens snicker like the other term 🙂 And yes, their prices are super nice and I love the variety they have. And ASOS is free shipping and returns!

      Reply
  8. Jenny says

    September 12, 2016 at 10:02 am

    Great suggestions, thank you! FYI, the denim skirt is sold out at Banana Republic and they don’t offer any alternates. (I am always on the lookout for the perfect denim skirt :)).

    Reply
    • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

      September 12, 2016 at 3:37 pm

      Oh shoot! I’ll look around and see if I can pull together a round up of great denim skirts for a future post!

      Reply
  9. Geraldine says

    September 12, 2016 at 8:12 am

    Great capsule. What I think really helps to bring it to life is when you list combinations suggesting shoes and accessories to change the feel of each outfit. Could you do that with this? I do struggle but it seems so easy when you list each outfit. Thank you.

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    • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

      September 12, 2016 at 9:18 am

      Updated!

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Met three dear friends for an early dinner that went on until after the sun set. Great food and conversation with some great women!

The dress is @adamlippes and I borrowed it from @renttherunway. The bag is @jcrew and a splurge but I regretted not buying it the last time they offered this bag and this color is SO me. I mean, look how great it is with these many years old suede heeled sandals? Meant to be!

This color combination makes me so happy, and this dress was comfy even after a decadent meal. We all deserve to experience comfort and joy with our wardrobes! 💛🩷

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Okay I know you want to know about what we’re wearing! 

My sister’s caftan is from @anthropologie (bought this summer so maybe you can find on resale sites).

I’m wearing a @bananarepublic dress also from this summer with the @universalstandard denim chore jacket and a hat I got from a @madewell collab a year or so ago. I glammed it up with some gold chains and gold drop earrings, but kept it comfy for a night of standing and dancing with @birkenstock sandals.

This was my first big outing since my eye surgery, and with a pocketful of eye drops I felt good (and grateful we splurged for good seats!).

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Still recovering from my eye surgery but feeling more myself. Getting dolled up helps me feel me. Bright colors and bold jewelry have been signature Alison since I was a kid! 

Sweater: @favorite.daughter 
Earrings: Amazon
Necklace: @_jennybird (old)
Ring: @realmfinejewelry 
Bra: @lovebravissimo 
Lipstick: @glossier 
Pins as “cufflinks”: vintage

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Oscar was a rescue and came with some… quirks. Over the years we have come to understand him and he has come to trust us. He’s a diva, a snuggler, he could play catch for hours, and he’s my husband’s shadow. 

We’ve never had a small breed dog before and it’s a whole different experience. But we adore Oscar and couldn’t imagine our life without him! Thank you for coming into our life Oskie McGoskie! 🐾❤️

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And I could see clearly enough to fall for this poppy-colored cotton jumpsuit from @pistoladenim. It comes in a few colors but this one is my favorite. I went with XL (im@a 14, sometimes 16) and likely could have sized down but I enjoy the relaxed fit and the drawstring waistband to create shape. And hello zipper closure making it super easy to get on and off!

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I share not because I’m Mrs. Frizzle meets Iris Apfel as I recuperate at home, but because this whole thing has been a lesson on trusting my gut. And I want to remind you to do the same.

As we get older our bodies can feel like strangers. Things are constantly changing and it’s easy to just assume your annual physical will catch anything wrong. But if you slow down and listen to your body you’ll know when things are just a sign of aging and life and what seems unusual. That nagging issue may be something more serious.

And if you’re seeing flashing lights, floaters, spiderwebs or other odd eye things get checked out ASAP. It may be nothing but take it from me, it may actually be something. ❤️

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The tote is @able and it’s a soft yet durable leather that just looks better with time. This color (cognac) is one that transitions nicely from summer to fall. 

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The family that wears @printfresh together stays together 🥰

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I’ve been raving about my Printfresh pajamas for years, my family also wanted to try them. Thank you Printfresh for gifting these for our annual three generation girls’ getaway to Rehoboth Beach, DE. We had a great time and being all matchy matchy in our pajamas was a fun addition! 🐅🍃🥰

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