What started with reader emails has become one of the most popular topics on Wardrobe Oxygen. “Ask Allie” is a feature on Wardrobe Oxygen where popular DC style blogger, Alison Gary, answers reader questions about fashion, styling, how to wear the latest trends, and more. Use the Contact page to submit your questions and you never know, it may be the subject of the next “Ask Allie”!
A reader recently reached out asking for advice on how to style a summer maxi dress for fall and into winter. I originally was going to answer her style question in the “From the Mailbag” portion of my Friday Shop series, but because it is such a piece that many…
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Retail News The enduring fan base that boosts Bath & Body Works. (Retail Dive) Aurora James, the founder of Brother Vellies and the 15 Percent Pledge is changing – and challenging – how we think about fashion. (Fashionista) Walmart is being very strategic with their recent focus on fashion. (CNN…
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It’s officially sweater weather in the majority of the United States and I’m excited. While I am not looking forward to the shorter days and the bitter cold to come after fall, right now I am enjoying the crisp air, the ability to open the windows, and the change to…
View PostRetail News Inside YouTube star Mindy McKnight’s haircare line with Walmart, which is on track for $30 million in sales in its first year. (Business Insider) A ‘rocky’ fall season lies ahead for retailers. (Retail Dive) Kerby Jean-Raymond announced a new platform called “Your Friends in New York” that is…
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Knee-high boots have been a popular fashion trend almost consistently for over a decade. Few fashion trends have such staying power. Why have tall boots remained popular for so long? For the same reason that many fashion trends last and occasionally overstay their welcome – it’s a trend that is…
View PostMy family and I went on a quick getaway this week so The Friday Shop will be lighter than usual. I’ll get back to regularly-scheduled goodness next Friday! Retail News How the #WFH movement could reshape fashion. (Vogue) Why LVMH is calling off its $16 billion deal with Tiffany. (Business…
View PostIt’s Labor Day weekend and if you didn’t realize that you’re not alone. It’s hard to celebrate the end of a summer we hardly realized happened! But some retailers are celebrating with great promotions this weekend… scroll down to the best sales I’ve found taking place! Because there are so…
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Faux leather leggings have been a fashion trend for several years (seriously I was discussing the style merits 0f faux leather leggings back in 2016) and they don’t seem to be going away any time soon. But what to wear with leather leggings, be they real or faux? This post originally…
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