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”!
I have written many times before on what to wear to a music festival. In my 20s and early 30s, I loved music festivals and attended over a dozen. I had my style down pat and had very definite opinions on what to wear. A decade later I attended my…
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I don’t always need a petite-sized garment, but it does help especially when it’s a blazer or dress. However, most retailers stop their petite offerings (if they even provide them) at a size 10. That makes absolutely no sense considering the average American woman is 5’3″ and a size 16/18!…
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Talbots’ Friends & Family event has started with 40% off your entire purchase with promo code FRIENDS. On top of this, Talbots is offering free shipping on all orders over $150. I am a big fan of Talbots; I appreciate their extensive size range (straight, petite, tall, plus, and plus…
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If you’re like many women, myself included, summer seems to have suddenly arrived and you’re not prepared. Oh gosh, the pool is open, the beach trip is scheduled and you need a swimsuit! Well, I have you covered with a review of 12 different swimsuits for large busts in a…
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My favorite bra is a molded cup balconette. It lifts my bust, provides shape and modesty, and is smooth and invisible under my clothes. However, there’s nothing more uncomfortable than a molded cup bra during a DC summer. It’s hot, it’s so humid, and my bra becomes a sponge collecting…
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Have you heard of DUBGEE, a new clothing line by Whoopi Goldberg? The concept is great – clothing for everyone. No number sizes, from XS to 3X, clothing that is comfortable and made so you won’t feel bad about anything in your closet. Quality, comfort, versatility, and timeless. I loved…
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I often am asked how I get the inspiration for my capsule wardrobes. I think how I figure out these capsule wardrobes may also help you create simpler wardrobes for yourself and benefit you when packing for a trip. Below I share how I create capsule wardrobes (while sharing some…
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The Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale is here. There are almost 300 pages in the Women’s Sale; I’ve done the work for you, went through them and curated what I think are the best deals, the best looking items, and the pieces that will have the most lasting style to get your…
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