Spring fashion featured on Alison Gary, Editor in Chief of Wardrobe Oxygen. For reference, Alison is 5’3″ and usually wears an XL, 14/16, or 14W.
Thought process when ordering these items: Oh gosh I am going to the opening of The Wing in DC and I want to show that though I am 43, I am not old and frumpy. But I am not also trying to look young or try-hard. Come through ASOS, bring me some things that make…
This post is sponsored by cabi. I’m such a fan of cabi clothing; they do such a good job of making clothes that flatter a variety of figures and a variety of lifestyles. I was invited to try some pieces from cabi’s latest collection, Elegancia, and I found them perfect for vacation. Trench: Tanner Trench…
If you follow me on Instagram Stories you know last week my family and I had a short vacation at The Hotel at the University of Maryland. Only open a few months, this new hotel is gorgeous, luxe yet warm, and has everything for a perfect little getaway or if you’ve visiting the area for…
For years I shied from linen. I’m already a klutz who often has a dribble of coffee on her shirt, a smear of cream cheese on her cuff. To add wrinkles and creases to my look would just make me look like a slob. If you go through my archives, rarely will you see linen…
Sponsored by Macy’s and ShopStyle One of the most popular questions I get from readers is where to get well-fitting plus size jeans. One of you mentioned WILLIAM RAST jeans to me saying they’re great for curves, stretchy without stretching out, and available at Macy’s. When they reached out and asked if I’d like to…
Women, if you want a pair of overalls, get thee some overalls! So many of you email me and leave comments worrying about figure flattery in regard to overalls. Will you look like a toddler, a Weeble Wobble, a try-hard? Can you REALLY wear overalls? Let’s be honest for a second. Do you really think…
Sunday was grey for the most part. Later in the afternoon the sun peeked out and the temps rose, but it again got gloomy. I tried to fight the grey with a bright pink floral dress for Easter brunch, but had a trench coat at the ready for the chill. Dress: Taylor Dresses via Gwynnie…
I bought this striped dress on our weekend at National Harbor. I visited a boutique called The Pinkwell, which carries regular and plus sizes. I tried this dress on over jeans and thought it was a cool effect, but I have since also worn it with tights and, when the weather warmed, just tall boots….
Growing up, the magazines in our home were Time, National Geographic, and Good Housekeeping. Whenever anything was purchased, my parents consulted Consumer Reports and/or Good Housekeeping. New recipe tried for dinner? There’s a good chance it came from the pages of Good Housekeeping. Now that I am an adult, Good Housekeeping is still a part…