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We started at @littleblackbirddc a new wine bar in Cleveland Park where we had great food, drink, and conversation into the evening. We then headed down the street to @atomicbilliards for a whole different experience and to keep the conversation going. I treasure my friendships with @sylviacolella (who had a birthday recently), @districtofchic, and @blonde_inthedistrict they’re the real deal 🥰

My dress is @adamlippes borrowed via @renttherunway and Cheetos with Sauvignon Blanc is a really fun pairing!
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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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Fashion Advice · August 3, 2022

I’m Over Amazon’s The Drop

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Why I'm over Amazon's The Drop and sharing my misses from the influencer fashion program.
A marketing graphic for Amazon The Drop

I'm over Amazon's The Drop. Like dude. Dude. I keep trying, I keep getting my hopes up and have them dashed into a white plastic return envelope.

For those unfamiliar, The Drop is a program Amazon has where popular influencers get to design a capsule of pieces that are then sold on the Amazon site for a limited time. Sometimes Amazon picks influencers who are known for having great style, sometimes it's because the influencer is popular and Amazon knows they could sell out even if all they offered was a garbage bag.

The promo video for The Drop from Amazon

I am not just an influencer, I am influenced. I've been in this business for 17 years and over this time I have made friends, questioned ethics, and really have come to respect many of my peers. I can see how talented they are and how hard they work and I want to support them and I trust them.

Why I'm Over Amazon's The Drop

One influencer is Grace Atwood. I don't recall how I found her, but it was back before she changed her blog name to The Stripe. I've seen her business grow in really organic ways; I respect how she has done it and I like her style. And I have bought a hell of a lot of things she has recommended and rarely have I been disappointed.

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Grace in the caftan I ordered and promptly returned before taking a photo.

So Grace gets the opportunity to create a The Drop collection and I'm all in. I listen to the process on her podcast, see behind the scenes on her Instagram Stories, and when it drops… wow it is underwhelming. But I order a piece to find it is a cheaply crafted rayon box with puckered seams.

I knew from the behind the scenes that she was limited in many ways to keep it a certain price, etc. but this is so incredibly underwhelming. And because I want to support this influencer, I feel practically guilty as I pack up the dress and return it.

I must have been in the minority because Grace was invited to create a second Drop. This time I wasn't swayed by a single item. However, that didn't stop me from ordering from other influencer collabs with Amazon The Drop.

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Kellie in her The Drop caftan
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Me in the same caftan

I ordered a caftan from the Amazon The Drop collection with Kellie Brown, known as @itsmekellib, excited by the color and size inclusivity. I love Kellie's no f*cks given attitude and edgy style, and she put all that in the photos for her collab. She wore a blonde wig, in what looked like the romper room of the Brady Bunch home, wearing this fantastic emerald green silky caftan. Returned it because it looked and felt like a choir robe.

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Katie Sturino wearing a suit from her Amazon The Drop collection

When Katie Sturino had an Amazon The Drop collection, considering how much she is about size inclusivity and poking fun at brands that have ridiculous sizing, I had high hopes. But my sister and I texted each other about it noticing details in the photos that let us know without ordering that the quality, fit, and details would be just as poor as previous collections I tried.

We were right; while influencer friends raved about Sturino's collab, my “normal” friends who also ordered pieces shared that what they received were made from cheap fabric, poorly sewn together, and while a few fun colors and prints, nothing was worth the price they paid.

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Carla Rockmore holding up the pants she designed for Amazon The Drop

But did that stop me from checking out future Amazon The Drop collabs with influencers? Nope, especially when Carla Rockmore was tapped to do a collaboration.

If you're on Instagram or TikTok you've likely seen Carla Rockmore, the animated woman with curly hair and fab glasses who puts together outfits in her two-story closet in Texas (if you thought she was in NYC you're not alone). She gained fame quickly, often being compared to Carrie Bradshaw from Sex and the City.

Carla Rockmore's knowledge of trends and her archive of clothing is impressive, and I thought okay, this isn't someone who is popular because she's cute or relatable, but because she knows clothes and understands style. This has to be a good Amazon The Drop, right?

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Carla Rockmore wearing the Amazon The Drop pants that I ordered.

As an influencer I was sent details about the collection ahead of time, knew the pieces that were coming out, and the timing of the launch. Even so, when I went to check it out on launch day some pieces were already sold out. However, the piece I wanted, these red pants with the foldover detail, were still in stock.

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They look tight but they're quite comfortable. I attribute that to the stretchy thin yet scratchy fabric, and the poorly placed hook and bar closure above the cheap zipper.

I received them. They are essentially a pair of stretchy scrubs with wings. Okay, that's unfair, there is a cheap zipper fly and a little tab closure. The red color is lovely, but looking back at them on Carla Rockmore I feel they had some professional tailoring for the shoot.

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The side view of these winged pants.

I was lured into Amazon The Drop because I knew these influencers were being paid to do the collaboration, PLUS they get paid affiliate commission if you use their links to buy the pieces. I am not sure if there is any commission per piece purchased from the collection whether or not their affiliate link was used but even without that, these influencers can be making a pretty penny and I fully support that.

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Closeup of the poorly placed hook and bar closure and zipper and showing how the pants are actually a comfortable fit (larger would be too large). Also showing how the “wings” do weird things when the body bends. Am I the only one getting a labial vibe from these?

Even so, Amazon is making a crap ton off this project. They are taking the parasocial relationships we create with influencers and using them to hawk really poor quality clothing. If I, an actual influencer who knows “how the sausage is made” felt guilty returning these pieces, imagine how many people across the United States have crappy rayon dresses and scratchy cotton pants hanging in their closets that they regret purchasing?

Or do they regret it? If they care about that influencer, they likely forgive them for subpar style. They will justify the purchase, find a way to make it work, and keep it for a season until they throw it into a ThreadUp bag and shop the next Amazon Drop collection.

I love the concept of Amazon The Drop. I love to see influencers I've met, I'm friends with, or just follow on social get a whole page of them looking super cute in clothes they helped design. I love that they're making good money from the project, and expanding their reach and audience. But dang, the clothes SUCK!

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I understand the limitations. Price, mass production, yadda yadda. But we've all found that there are some items that can be done cheaply and still look good. Some cheaper fabrics that just work better than others. And I don't know if it's the Amazon The Drop pieces I chose to order because they fit my personal style aesthetic and came from influencers I wish to support, but the fabrics I've experienced are some of the most craptastic I've ever encountered.

I can't help but think of Old Navy, who is on my sh*tlist right now for blaming customers for their lack of success launching their newest sizing method, but does cheap fashion well. Over the years I have purchased many a sundress, pair of pants or jeans, or a top from Old Navy and had it good enough to pretty darn great. They too use cheaper fabrics, super simple designs, and create in large quantities. Is the difference the influencers or Amazon?

If I had such a collaboration, it would all be out of matte jersey, a fabric that can be heavy and luxe or can be a thin polyester and either way, it has good drape and can look nice and can also go in the washing machine. It would be a capsule of pieces that would mix and match, be size inclusive, and travel friendly. You can bet I've already envisioned the pieces, the colors and prints.

And likely these influencers have similar ideas in their heads that are dashed down by Amazon The Drop for whatever reason. And they end up with scratchy cotton and transparent rayon and missing darts and uneven hems because Amazon says you get what you get and you don't get upset. You're going to act so excited and proud and you're going to hire a photographer to get photos of you dancing down a street or on a beach or in front of an historic building with a big-ass smile on your face as your underwear is showing and you can only fit to the first knuckle of your fingers into the pocket.

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Wearing a dress from Amazon The Drop that is not designed by an influencer.

The thing is, Amazon does cheap fashion well when they want to. Amazon offers items in The Drop that are not designed by influencers but add to the collection. I have this bag, I've had it for a year and it looks like leather, has held up beautifully, packs well, and holds a lot. My friend has this bag and it's super cute in person. I bought the dress above from Amazon and while it's not nearly as nice or well shaped as the similar orange dress I got from the Christopher John Rogers x Target collab, it's a decent summer dress for a low price.

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An Amazon handbag I've had for over a year and LOVE. It packs flat and looks cool and the price is great.

The Amazon Aware collection is good quality; I've tried this dress, this sweater, and this t-shirt and while the dress isn't my style all the pieces are quite nice. I wear the sweater and t-shirts often and they have laundered beautifully.

You may also like: Spring to Summer Capsule Wardrobe: 10 Size-Inclusive Pieces, 33+ Looks (including a sweater from Amazon)

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I liked this Amazon Aware sweater so much, I included it in this capsule wardrobe

But I've been burned too many times, and I am over Amazon The Drop. I just can't anymore. But Amazon, if you're willing to use matte jersey, give me a call, I have some ideas!

Have you made a purchase from an Amazon The Drop influencer collaboration? I'd love to read about your experience, good or bad. I also would love to know in general your size, age, and where you wear the item because I think that is also a major factor as to the success of a collection. I wonder if my age and shape have made me more critical and if I was younger and had an easier-to-fit shape, if I'd have a more positive feeling about the Amazon The Drop influencer collaborations!

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  1. Lauren says

    September 25, 2022 at 8:45 pm

    100% agree. I got sucked into Carla Rockmore’s second The Drop collection. I bought the olive skirt and the neon yellow button down. Both were absolutely terrible – and the crazy thing is they weren’t significantly cheaper than, say, Nordstrom’s house brand. And definitely not significantly cheaper than purchasing a lot of lightly worm items on The Real Real. The shirt color is a bit off from what it looked like on the website, but the real issue is the fabric, which feels like tissue paper. The fit on both items is also off – the sleeves on the top are weirdly puffy and the waist on the skirt puckers up in the front. First and last time I’ll ever buy clothing from Amazon. Live and learn, I guess.

    Still love Carla Rockmore though.

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  2. Erin says

    August 7, 2022 at 9:50 pm

    I avoid Amazon if at all possible because I think Jeff Bezos is insufferable at best.

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  3. EmilyD says

    August 5, 2022 at 8:01 pm

    Love Carla. Hate The Drop.

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    • Lia Mac says

      September 14, 2022 at 8:07 pm

      Two words about AL of this: the planet. Which is drowning in discarded cheap clothing. Seriously. Stop this drop/haul/fast fashion madness.

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      • Chris says

        June 20, 2023 at 12:55 am

        Amen!

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  4. Pauline says

    August 4, 2022 at 7:27 pm

    Well said!! Thankfully things were sold out the first time I went to buy something. I later found the dress in a thrift store and was pretty horrified at how cheaply it was made. Honestly, it’s lessened my trust in those influencers – I realize they’re likely constrained in what they can do as you say, but it cheapens their brand.

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  5. Michele M says

    August 4, 2022 at 3:18 pm

    I am a 60 year old plus size woman. I stay at home and like comfy clothes. I haven’t found any clothes from Amazon that work fit me especially from The Drop Collections. The fit might be off or the material is not good quality. I’ve become more selective in recent years. I no longer settle just because it’s inexpensive. I also noticed that The Drop items were not free returns always so that changed my mind right there.

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  6. Roberta says

    August 4, 2022 at 2:12 pm

    I really appreciate your honest reviews and recommendations. Your recent articles have showed me how much more careful I need to be before signing up to Facebook, instagram or making spontaneous purchases, etc. I’m now back to just reading the 10 or so blogs I trust. Yours is in the top five sites I visit most frequently since you are one of a very few not trying to sell me something everyday but to make your “followers” much more knowledgeable.

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  7. Jen Buchanan says

    August 4, 2022 at 1:38 pm

    You got me with the Hoka Recovery Slides. I run in Hokas and stand all day for work. I was desperate for a new pair of marshmallow shoes. These are amazing!! As a bonus, my 17 year old daughter also agrees and is shocked, I mean totally shocked, that her mother is fashion forward. #doublewin

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  8. Rebecca says

    August 4, 2022 at 1:36 pm

    The thing I’m really over, which I see done in these shots from The Drop, is positioning models or accessories so that you can’t tell what an item looks like by itself in a straight-on pose. I started paying more attention to this when I got a dress where the pockets popped out horribly, and I went back and saw that the model had her hands in the pockets in every single picture–I bet they popped out otherwise on her, too! Note how the blazer over the winged pants hides the weird projection. The belly bag hides the waistline. The pose of the model hides the choirgirl effect. Sure, different ideas are nice, but show the item straight up, front and center, unembellished. I don’t always have the best luck with Universal Standard, but I think they do a pretty good job of showing clothes as they really fit.

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    • Cara says

      August 6, 2022 at 12:45 pm

      The other day, Peyton of The Peyton Project on TikTok was complaining about how hard it’s been to find a dress for a styling client because of the way they pose the models. I believe she’s a former plus-size model (she’s smaller now) and knows the tricks they use and was still annoyed.

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  9. Andrea says

    August 4, 2022 at 9:09 am

    This mirrors my experience. I was excited when Caralyn Mirand announced her first collection with The Drop, as we have similar style and are very close in size and shape. I was, in turn, so disappointed when the blouse I received ended up being cheap, see-through rayon, that shrunk significantly after one wash, despite washing carefully and hanging to dry. $40 CAD for one wear. Now, whenever I see a new collection on The Drop that tempts me, I remind myself how poor the quality was on that blouse and I close the window.

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  10. Dee says

    August 4, 2022 at 9:04 am

    Never heard of Amazon Drop before this post. I can’t think of a single piece of clothing or shoes, purchased on Amazon, that I haven’t returned due to poor quality and fit. Walmart makes better quality.

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  11. Ashley says

    August 4, 2022 at 7:47 am

    As a plus size woman (and not even THAT plus, solid size 18 here) I don’t even waste my time with the drop because when I have perused it, 75% of the stuff isn’t even available in my size and if it is, I can tell it’s cheap and not going to fit well. Plus, even if I COULD find maybe one thing that would maybe kind of fit, I can’t ethically put my dollars towards a program that obviously does not care at all about me or women who look like me or are even bigger!

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  12. Catherine says

    August 3, 2022 at 11:29 am

    I too am a fan of Carla Rockmore but when I saw she was doing an Amazon Drop I was really disappointed. I agree with others here that Amazon is great for known brands, but fashion? By influencers? Puh-leeze.

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  13. Pam says

    August 3, 2022 at 10:42 am

    Some things make sense on Amazon (Hanes makes some knit shorts with a wide waistband AND pockets that are great for yardwork and lounging). Simple things, with a known brand, and easy to fit correctly are okay for online.

    But nothing where the length matters, or if it has darts, or if it needs to fit 3 things at once to look good (like boobs, waist, AND hips).

    Side note – has there always been an ad for other content on the site between each paragraph and the next? It sort of disrupts the flow of what we are currently reading.

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  14. Jamilla007 says

    August 3, 2022 at 10:02 am

    I’ve stopped buying clothes from Amazon except for sports bras. The fit is poor, the fabrics sub-par, and the garments fall apart in the wash. I’ll skip contributing to landfills-even though I donate my old clothes to Goodwill or to Dress for Success (when I retired!),

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  15. Bette says

    August 3, 2022 at 10:01 am

    You can tell right off the bat that the clothing is going to be cheap. In the first photo/item, you see the rayon and the cheap thinness of the fabric and the puckered seams — and that’s the best it can ever look.

    It’s fast fashion by another name. Why are you buying it??

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  16. Chelsea Henderson says

    August 3, 2022 at 8:22 am

    Hallelujah! The thing that bugs me most about The Drop is I can’t help but wonder how much of this fast fashion ends up, not in Thread Up or Goodwill bags, but landfills, where 85% of all textiles end up every year. Even for those who love their fast fashion til their pieces literally fall apart (i.e. next season), just washing them causes tons of microfibers (50 billion plastic bottles worth) into the ocean each year. For these reasons and more I especially appreciate your capsule wardrobe posts which show how people can get far with fewer items of clothing. When people think they can’t make a difference in climate change because it is overwhelming, personal decisions can have significant impacts.

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    • Makayla Sampson says

      August 3, 2022 at 9:08 am

      Those are my sentiments also. I am concerned about Fast Fashion and the fashion industry in general contributing to global warming. I am encouraged right now that there is a huge trend to shop at consignment and thrift stores for clothing, including online thrift stores such as Poshmark, Depop, and ThredUp.

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    • Tiffany says

      August 3, 2022 at 6:27 pm

      100%. Thank you for expressing what I was thinking.

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  17. Leu2500 says

    August 3, 2022 at 8:12 am

    “ I wonder if my age and shape have made me more critical and if I was younger and had an easier-to-fit shape, if I’d have a more positive feeling about the Amazon The Drop influencer collaborations!”

    Add “never learned to sew”. I’ve sewn my own clothes. So when I saw the close up of the zipper & waist on the winged pants, my thought was “this is worse workmanship than a Home Ec project”.

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    • Chris says

      June 20, 2023 at 1:22 am

      It sounds to me that “The Drop” is scam. It’s a scam on the customers definitely, but it is also a scam on the influencers. On the face of it, it sounds like a good concept. Unfortunately only Amazon is benefiting. I think all influencers should boycott The Drop. They are damaging their personal brands by being involved in this.

      On another topic, rayon can be very nice. I was lucky enough to find some vintage Hawaiian shirts, made in Hawaii, at a thrift store. These might have been made as long ago as the 50s. The 100% rayon fabric was tightly woven and had some weight to it. It felt like silk. The small stitching was even and perfectly lined up. The shirt hung evenly and was very comfortable even in hot weather. It didn’t even look like the colors in the flower pattern had faded. If today’s clothes were made of that rayon and not the tissue paper, easy-rip stuff manufacturers use today, I think it would have more fans.

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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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Sep 21

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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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Sep 19

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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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Sep 11

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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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Sep 8

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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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Sep 5

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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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Aug 30

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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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Aug 29

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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 🥵

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Aug 28

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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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