Spring 2026 Capsule Wardrobe: Petite & Midsize Friendly, All Up to Size 16
A petite & midsize spring 2026 capsule wardrobe, all available up to size 16, from some of your favorite retailers. I also crafted 28 sample outfits from it!
A petite & midsize spring 2026 capsule wardrobe, all available up to size 16, from some of your favorite retailers. I also crafted 28 sample outfits from it!
Black Knit Moto Jacket – Gap (no longer available online but you may find in their stores in black or gray)Black Ponte Dress with Exposed Back Zipper – LOFT (no longer available online which is a shame because I LOVE LOVE LOVE this dress!)Belt – Ann Taylor (bought a couple years ago)Black Patent Mary Janes…
In my previous life, I was a retail gal. I worked my way up from a part-time manager in training while I was in college, to being a personal shopper, store manager and eventually a visual merchandiser. Having a past in apparel retail will affect you for the rest of your life – for some,…
I spend Thanksgiving at my mom’s house each year. We have a great assortment of friends and family who attend, usually 10-16 folks. There is no dress code, but I believe one should dress nicely for a dinner like this to show appreciation and respect to the hostess. I also like layers so I can…
Shirt – Ann Taylor (found on clearance rack for $29.99 and then 30% off)Pants – Gap Perfect Trouser pantsShoes – Fitzwell “Andrea”Silver hoops and cuffCoat – Lands End (and check out Wardrobe Oxygen tomorrow- I will be having a full review of the coat!) Back to work! It feels weird getting back after a week…
Art, music, TV, the best sales this weekend, and the best articles I read this week.
Black sweater coat – MICHAEL Michael KorsGray pima tee – Banana Republic (no longer available) Black trousers – Talbots (bought last year on clearance)Black city boots – Fitzwell “Andrea”Silver hoops and cuff Yep, an early work morning! So I have been stalking this sweater for a long time. I saw it on the Nordstrom site,…
Coat – Lands EndPashmina – Pashmina InternationalBlack Stretch Merino Sweater – Banana Republic (several years old)Pearl Necklaces – NordstromGold Necklace and Bracelet – J. Crew (no longer available)Jeans – NYDJ “Marilyn”Boots – Fitzwell “Andrea”Bag – Hobo International “Penelope”Gloves – Nordstrom (Christmas gift last year) My jeans shrunk. I am so sad about this. I have…
The winter can be so dark and dreary; why add to it with dark-colored outerwear? Right now a lot of outerwear is on sale; you can get more coat, higher-end labels, and better quality for less. These are some winter coats I saw that could add a feeling on sunshine on a cloudy winter day….