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”!
There’s this thrill when a fashion trend returns that we liked the first go-round. Even better when it’s a trend we weren’t able to pull off the first time. It may have been because of money, of body shape or size, of age, of gender… there are a lot of…
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I don’t know why I haven’t done a review of my Printfresh pajamas until now. Oh yeah, now I remember. Because Printfresh pajamas need to be washed at least three times to become awesome. In fact, the more you wash them, the more you will like them. You’ve likely seen…
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So I bought a bunch of jeans from Universal Standard, Gap, Old Navy, and Banana Republic for a review… and I just returned them this week. My return window was ending and I had yet to photograph them. I’m sorry, I just never got the chance to set up the…
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I don’t do a lot for Mother’s Day on this blog because I know not everyone has a child, and a lot of people have complicated relationships with the women who raised them. But this collaboration between Universal Standard x Planned Parenthood is not only really cool looking, but I…
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When I started this blog in 2005, I made a capsule wardrobe of staples for every woman’s wardrobe and in it, I had a Going Out Top. That was a top that was shiny, sparkly, beaded, and not too risque. For example, I had a blush sequined top back in…
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I was going to add this to tomorrow’s Weekend Reads but since it’s based on shopping I decided to share it here. A story about Ross Dress for Less and what it meant to the author, as well as the history of the retailer. (Jezebel) Growing up, we were bargain…
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After writing about stylish wide width shoes for spring and summer, I thought it made sense to share what shoes I plan on wearing now that the world is opening up and the temps are rising. These are all shoes that are either in my closet or because they are…
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My new hobby this past year has been finding super cool items sold at multi-brand retailers, researching the brands, and when possible, shopping from them directly. This is a way to ensure the smaller brands get the full revenue from the purchase, while also learning more about these brands. And…
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