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

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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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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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Fall, Outfit Posts, Winter · October 25, 2021

Grapefruit WV Overalls: “She Could Be a Farmer in Those Clothes”

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Alison of Wardrobe Oxygen in pink Dickies overalls and a black and white striped long sleeved tee. She is standing in front of a metal storage unit with her hands in her pockets smiling away from the camera

This summer, I was watching TikTok and a random video came up. I can't recall the topic the woman in the video was discussing, but I do remember her fabulous pink Dickies overalls. I went to the comment section and someone else was into the overalls and asked where she got them. She said from her friends who run Grapefruit WV. I googled Grapefruit WV overalls, didn't find a brand website but it had an Instagram account which I began following.

Wardrobe Oxygen in pink Dickies overalls from Grapefruit WV. She is standing in a garden and smiling

Grapefruit WV only did sales through their Instagram, having drops and you had to DM them or something that my Old self found to be too haphazard and complicated. But I kept following, and in August they mentioned on their Instagram that they had a website to take orders and had a collection of pink Dickies overalls ready in a range of sizes. I headed over to their brand-spanking-new site and ordered a pair of Grapefruit WV overalls in pink, size XL.

Closeup of pink Dickies overalls

The website explained they were a small company, everything was made to order, and it could take up to 12 weeks to get my Grapefruit WV overalls. I was fine with that. I had spent all summer toying with DIYing a pair of Dickies overalls into a similar color but the thought of the time and mess and supplies… it didn't seem worth it. It seemed worth it to support a small business that already had all the tools and know-how to do it right.

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This past weekend, my Grapefruit WV overalls in LUS pink arrived. And they're fabulous. Let me tell you why a pair of $60 overalls were worth it for me to pay $125:

  • The dye job is good. It's clearly hand-dyed because there are some imperfections, but subtle ones that make them not so mass-produced. the color is soft but also bright and saturated.
  • The overalls are embroidered with the Grapefruit WV logo and G2 which makes them special
  • The overalls arrived in a padded mailer the same color as the overalls
  • In the front pocket was a hand-written note to me, thanking me for the order and explaining a bit about the company and how my purchase benefited them.
  • There was a “legend” with a hand drawing on an index card of overalls and what was in each of the overalls pockets
  • In each overall pocket was a gift – stickers, a little plastic sword used for cocktails, some wooden matches, a rose gold heart-shaped paper clip, branded stickers, etc.
  • It's a small business creating a product folks want, and doing it well. I'm willing to pay more for such skill from a smaller artistan, designer, or crafter.
  • I didn't have to dye them myself.
Pink Grapefruit WV overalls as seen on Wardrobe Oxygen

Grapefruit WV is located in Water Valley, Mississippi. If you're in the area you can get a pair in person in less than a week. And now, the company has a 4-6 weeks ship time instead of three months. The overalls run long; I considered hemming them but they also fit my husband (we have the same waist size, just different inseams). This go-round, I roll-cuffed them but I'm going to play around. I may end up just hemming them and next spring he can get his own pair in the color he likes best.

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My husband (with Oscar) in the same pink overalls from Grapefruit WV. For reference, he is 6'5″ tall with a 35″ inseam.

The Grapefruit WV overalls are available up to a women's XXL but also come in men's/standard waist/inseam sizing up to a 44 waist with 32 inseam. While I got pink (they call LUS pink after one of their friends), the overalls also come in peach, olive, purple, and a few other colors. Grapefruit WV also sells t-shirts and occasionally offers baseball caps and bucket hats.

pink Dickies overalls on Wardrobe Oxygen

In the summer, I plan to wear these pink Dickies brand Grapefruit WV overalls from Grapefruit WV with a white tank and Birkenstocks. In winter, I think they'd be cute with a turtleneck sweater (maybe my purple cashmere one). I thought I'd do my bright pink cashmere crew, but it's not the same shade of pink (the overalls are more warm/coral toned). But if I had a darker or lighter pink in the same tone, I'd totally rock it with these pink overalls!

pink plus size Dickies overalls with a black and white striped tee as seen on Alison of Wardrobe Oxygen.

For this in-between weather, I chose a striped long-sleeved tee. This one is from Amazon and I heard of it from one of you readers. If in doubt, size up but don't expect it to shrink, even if you put it in the dryer. I have washed and dried this a dozen times and it looks great and fits the same. Not bad for less than $25!

Grapefruit WV overalls dyed pink Dickies overalls on Wardrobe Oxygen

And surprise surprise, I am again wearing my Doc Marten Leona boots. They're super hard to find anywhere these days; Amazon has a few sizes, Shopbop has them in black, American Eagle has a small number of sizes in both colors. I went with my regular size, I find this style wide enough for my wide feet (other Docs notsomuch), and they were comfy right out of the box (other Docs notsomuch).

Wardrobe Oxygen wearing pink overalls
The sunglasses are these from Prive Revaux. I got them Friday and wore them all weekend long.

As for accessories… an old black bandana which I think toned down the toddler feel of overalls and a striped shirt. My bracelet is from Metal Marvels; I have the same one as my two best friends and recommend this retailer to check out for holiday gifts. My earrings are these little lightning bold huggies from Rellery. These earrings have held up great; they've been worn in the shower, the ocean, chlorine and bromide pools, hot tubs, and still are shiny gold. My rings… I am wearing one with a lion's face that is vintage, this green and gold ring, and this gold cigar band ring (size up at least one size if you get).

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  1. Tara says

    October 26, 2021 at 1:46 am

    You look beautiful and joyful and I LOVE that you and Karl can share overalls (if you are willing to cuff them on yourself). I think Mikaela Pabon (who you introduced me to, and I immediately purchased the green set!) would approve of you “dressing in joy” and celebrating color, too. Hooray! 🙂

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  2. Leu2500 says

    October 25, 2021 at 12:00 pm

    How is the fabric/does one need to wear nude-to-you underwear with it?

    I’m not an overalls wearer. But I am sometimes tempted by shortalls for summer gardening, & their Instagram suggests that they may have dyed some shortalls in the past. Or the legs on overalls could always be shortened.

    So I was checking out Dickies website & reviews for women’s painter pants said they were very thin & see thru. I didn’t see this mentioned in the overall reviews. Is the overall fabric OK?

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    • Alison Gary says

      October 25, 2021 at 12:35 pm

      I didn’t see any transparency. They are thick like twill, and maybe TMI but I was wearing black underwear for this shoot.

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      • Leu2500 says

        October 25, 2021 at 12:53 pm

        Thx!

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  3. Linda B says

    October 25, 2021 at 11:19 am

    Those pink overalls clearly give you so much joy, that I am smiling just to see you in them! Pink is not my color but I love it on others; I am going to check out the other colors, particularly green–which is my own favorite. I love supporting small companies too!

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  4. Krista says

    October 25, 2021 at 8:33 am

    No one rocks overalls like you do! These are an unexpected, fresh way to wear them.

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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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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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Happy gotcha day, Oscar! Four years ago he came into our life and we are so happy to have in our family!

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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I can see clearly now…

Actually I can’t, but things after my retina surgery are much improved! My next appointment is in a month and I’m cleared to get back into the world (with some restrictions to protect my eye).

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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I’ll be a bit quiet on here and other channels because I had eye (retinal) surgery this past weekend. I was having what I thought were ocular migraines but come to find out I was experiencing lattice degeneration, which is thinning/holes in the retina. I had surgery Saturday for my right eye and later on they’ll work on the left eye, which isn’t as bad and can be remedied by laser, in office.

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. ❤️

Okay, going back to my big sunglasses caftan recuperation life!

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Ladies who lunch…

While in Savannah, I made sure to get lunch reservations for me and E at @theoldepinkhouse she loves the color pink, historic homes, and ghost stories so it was a perfect choice! 

Built in 1789 on Reynolds Square, there are stories of guests seeing ghosts, cutlery and wine bottles moving along with an elegant and truly delicious dining. 

While we didn’t see any apparitions, we did have a lovely lunch with impeccable service and after toured all floors of the home. I highly recommend a visit if you’re visiting Savannah!

My dress is from @cosstores (no longer available); hat is @furtalk and bag is @talbotsofficial (no longer available).

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Scenes from a week in Savannah… 

The three of us (and our dog Oscar!) had a warm and humid but wonderful time exploring Savannah, Georgia earlier this month. Our daughter visited this gorgeous city last summer with her @girlscouts troop but wanted to return to experience more. We let her choose our adventures and play your guide and it was awesome. We cannot wait to visit again, though next time it won’t be August 🥵

For more of our trip check the “Savannah” highlight on my profile page!

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Stripes are always right…

Y’all know I love stripes and when @universalstandard came out with their Breton-stripe dresses and tops I HAD to try them! As expected, the quality is stellar, the fit boosts my confidence, and I appreciate the range of colors (5 different stripes to choose from) and sizes (00-50). For reference, I’m wearing XS but preferred S for the top and I usually wear a 14 or XL in other brands.

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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Use code wardrobe_oxygen for 15% off your order of size-inclusive organic cotton sleepwear, dresses, bags & more https://glnk.io/qk04/wardrobe-oxygen

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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