[…] a swimsuit – my suits from last summer no longer fit. I like to have one that makes me feel super fierce, but also one I can wear to play in the pool with my daughter and swim some laps without a wedgie or losing a strap. I am 5’3″ with a 36 F […]
[…] the average woman in the United States is 5’3″ and wears a size 16, I wanted to share my resources to assist my fellow petite folk who wear a double-digit size. Why You May Need Petite Suiting, Even if You’re Not Short Even if you are not considered petite, you may find that when […]
[…] my Trunk I was ready to reject it and have her send something else. But I figured I didn’t think I’d want a yellow blazer and I wear my yellow pants all the time so maybe this would be a win. It’s not. It’s essentially a Hanes t-shirt with some bric-a-brac on the sleeves […]
At the beginning of every season, I receive a lot of emails, DMs, and comments asking how to wear certain fashion trends. These questions come from those who are like me, shaped like an average woman in the United States but these trends seem to only be modeled on those who are taller, slimmer, […]
[…] The white tank top never truly goes out of style, but every few years the fashion world remembers it exists and suddenly it becomes the thing to wear. We grown women have likely owned one (or a dozen) over the years, but finding a really good white tank for women in 2026 is surprisingly […]
[…] stylish fashion clothing that works for a grown woman’s body and life. I don’t believe there are rules for what women over 40 should and should not wear; we’re grown women who can wear whatever makes us happy. Colorful and creative fashion from Alembika Alembika If you like saturated colors, unique prints, and creative […]
A reader recently reached out asking about finding suiting in size 18/20. She has an event coming up where she would like to wear a black suit but hasn’t found one that she likes that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. Her email (personal details removed): “Hi Alison! I love your site. Thank […]
[…] cabi capsule wardrobe; this is my Fall 2018 cabi capsule wardrobe. For Fall 2019, I focused on fall to early winter looks and pieces that you can wear now and as the temps drop. The capsule has only 10 pieces of clothing, but I created over 16 different looks for work, weekend, and beyond. […]
