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Counteract the gray days with cozy colorful clothes! 🌈 This cashmere sweater set is the prettiest teal and I loved how it looked with this candy pink Chesterfield coat. All are from @anntaylor one of my favorite places to shop because Ann has petites over a size 12. Also all of these items are on sale!

While I did receive these clothes as a gift from Ann Taylor I am under no obligation to share with you. This is what I wore to work and when I saw these colors against the green of my building door I had to prop up my phone and capture the color combo!

This sweater is a classic and with the skirt is created a dress effect you can style with tall boots, ankle boots and tights, or dress down with sneakers. I linked to other pieces in this color that would also look dreamy with this skirt, as well as other gorgeous colorful coats.

For reference I am wearing the coat in XL petite and the sweater set in L. I am 5’3” and usually wear a 14/16

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I’ll be sharing more once I finally unpack my suitcase and organize my photos and thoughts; but I couldn’t not share this picture from yesterday morning. Debbie and I got up early to enjoy some of the day at the resort before flying home to DC. We had the infinity pool to ourselves, finished our books, and relaxed before a long day of travel. 🌴
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It’s hard when you’re petite and most models aren’t; you have no idea how clothes, especially jeans will fit. To promote @universalstandard’s Denim Drive sale, the company sent me two pairs of jeans of my choice. And I chose to make this video to show how they fit on my 5’3” body. I am usually a 14/32 in jeans but at Universal Standard I wear a 12 because they’re super stretchy and generously sized. 

With jeans as low as $35 in sizes 00-40, this is a sale not to be missed. And use code INFS-BFALISON10 for an additional 10% off sitewide!

The Farrah Flare is a favorite because at my height, most flare jeans will lose what makes them special once hemmed. At a 30” inseam these are great with low heels or lug soles.

The Etta is a straight jean with a vintage fit. If in doubt size down. They’re also super stretchy and the 28” inseam (they also come in 31”) works with my boots and sneakers.

While I was provided the apparel in this Reel for free, I was not paid or contracted to create this content. Consider it a PSA for my fellow shorties shopping this fab denim sale!

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Thanks to @talbotsofficial I’m ready for the holidays! #AD

I love Talbots for holiday fashion and this season’s new arrivals do not disappoint. And for Black Friday the entire site is 40% off with free shipping on orders $150+. Until noon, you also receive 50% off 1 regular price item!

I ordered pieces from the Talbots Holiday Collection and found great quality, great style, and great versatility. How cute is the Breton stripe bateau neck with the removable feather cuffs? The metallic plaid patio skirt is so fun, and these two dresses can glam up or dress down with a change of footwear and bag. For reference, I am wearing everything in either XL or 16 petite.

The ivory cords are also Talbots; the black trousers are from last year’s Talbots Holiday Collection showing how Talbots has lasting style. I’ve linked to exact or very similar in my LTK shop. Follow my shop @wardrobe_oxygen on the @shop.ltk app to shop this post and get my exclusive app-only content! https://liketk.it/4oDJF

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@somaintimates makes it easy to shop for a range of personas this holiday season! #AD With gift guides for a range of personality types, you can easily find great gifts for your loved ones. I was drawn to the creative one, loving the rich colorful florals, luxe satin, lace trim, and of course Soma’s iconic Cool Nights sleepwear! Visit Soma’s gift guide for tips on finding the perfect present this holiday season. #SomaGiftGuide #SomaStartsWithMe
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Working on the weekend is far more enjoyable when it’s in my office 💚

Perimenopause and the pandemic and homeschooling made our row home feel even smaller. So when neighbors revitalized an office building in our town center and offered individual offices for rent, I felt it would be good for business and personally. And I kept it when the world opened up and our kid went back to public school because it helps me have a clear start and end to the work day, but also because I created a space I really enjoy.

This weekend I went to the office to shoot some content. And once I was finished I enjoyed just sitting here, watching the light change. I think I may switch the furniture around, switch up the energy. I love that I can do that without consulting another or having another person’s opinions matter.

When you have a family, things go from me to we. I don’t regret leaving Corporate America to do this full time, but I do miss being part of a team. And I missed having an office, a place away from home that’s just for me. 

I wish more communities would offer rental offices like @thegranitebuilding. With reasonably affordable monthly rates, it doesn’t have to just be business owners who get office spaces. It can be a place to work on a hobby or craft, a place to WFH that’s not home, or a place to just read and write and nap undisturbed. A literal room of one’s own. Because sometimes a person needs time to be a me and not a we. 💚
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You’re never too old for a Rory Gilmore sweater… this cotton fisherman sweater is from @llbean and inspired by @marielle.elizabeth I shopped the men’s department for a better size range. The influencer influenced the influencer!

The jeans are @landsend I got last year and I’m glad they brought them back this year in several washes, inseam lengths, and plus sizes. If in doubt, size down. They will shrink in length slightly but not anywhere else, they’re super comfy and stretchy but don’t stretch out. 

Kept the collegiate vibe going with a trucker cap, HOKAs, and my trusty commuter bag for years: the large @dagnedover Dakota backpack!

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It’s Cozy Season, and @tjmaxx is here to update our wardrobes with stylish accessories and apparel from the best brands for less. #AD

I recently visited tjmaxx.com and was so impressed with the array of elevated designer labels, on-trend looks, and the best prices. This pearl-encrusted beanie is from a woman designer I have admired for years; tjmaxx.com has the matching gloves and other pieces from this label to make a great set for yourself or to gift another. These earrings I’ve seen from the same designer at department stores; in fact I own other earrings from this label and paid much more for them. I should have checked T.J.Maxx first! And this cozy poncho is the perfect layer for late fall in the DC area.

I love how the winter white pieces elevate my existing closet. And pearls can be worn for day or glam up for evening. I can see many ways I’ll be styling these designer accessories from #tjmaxx all season long!

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My husband has a special backpack he fills with weight to wear while hiking; it’s called rucking. I wear a @dagnedover Dakota and fill it with my laptop, my iPad, a full water bottle, and my purse and walk to work; it’s called commuting. 💁🏻‍♀️

But seriously, I’ve had this backpack for five years. It has been shoved under plane seats, in overstuffed car trunks, under feet in the passenger seat. I’ve worn it as I’ve walked miles in major cities and from my house to my town center. My daughter also has a Dagne Dakota; it survived middle school and continues to work through camping, sleepovers, and road trips. It’s genially designed, comfortable, and can take a beating and still look great.

As for the rest of the look, the vest (XL) is a new purchase from @athleta; the Rainier tights (L) are also Athleta but two years old. The purple top is @nike and about a decade old. Hat is @llbean and it’s on sale for less than $15. And my trusty @hoka sneakers that have had their own set of adventures.

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Fashion Advice · September 20, 2023

How I Shop My Closet to Embrace Fall Fashion Trends

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I have a bunch of half-completed posts going into fall fashion trends that have been delayed as I am trying to get caught up after my eye surgery. They're coming, but to make an easy low-research post to get your fall sartorial juices flowing, I thought I'd share my thoughts on fall trends, and how I am shopping my closet and reworking what I have to embrace fall trends.

How I Shop My Closet to Embrace Fall Fashion Trends

Wearing Cardigans like Pullovers

Remember in the 2010's when bloggers were like, “Wear a cardigan 56 ways!” and they'd take that cardigan and twist it and button it up the back and turn it upside down to make different looks and most of the versions just looked like a twisted backwards cardigan sweater? Yeah, I am not talking about that.

I am talking about buttoning your cardigan all the way up and wearing the buttons down the front like it was intended. Especially with v-neck cardigans, I am doing that and somehow it feels cooler than a regular v-neck sweater. I've also done it with round neck cardigans, and it gives a bit of that lady jacket trend that is hot right now.

What do you wear under the cardigan? Well, since it's buttoned up whatever you want. I like choosing a tank or cami or scoop tee that is low enough that none or only a hint of it shows in the neckline. I also like it over a striped Breton top. And come colder weather, I may play with lightweight fitted turtlenecks.

I'm folding under the hem so it looks tucked in but not tucked, and for some I've used a Beltaway to fake a tuck (see this video for what I'm talking about). This fall, most cardigans, especially lighter weight ones are shorter, like waist to hip so a Beltaway or a tuck is a way to make your older cardigans look hip.

For more about cardigans, check out my post about what cardigans are in style for 2023.

Getting Crafty and Embracing Street Style

I don't mean arts and crafts crafty, but crafty in going outside the box with my closet and using things in unconventional ways. I've seen some fashion sites call this Vivienne Westwood inspiration, some call it Street Style inspiration. But it's that whole “fashion is fluid” trend of 2023 where you're encouraged to have some fun and get a little weird and unexpected.

The one I am finding the easiest to do without shopping is picking the most random shoe for an outfit. We've done this before with sneakers with dresses and pop of color shoes that don't quite match, but this is taking it further. I saw a TikTok (I can't find it) where a woman had a black, white, and red outfit. It would have looked chic with a black heeled ankle bootie, but instead she wore these lime square toe strappy sandals with a block heel that weren't the right season or the right color and somehow they felt right.

This weekend, I wore a new cashmere sweater I bought in one of my favorite colors (a pale highlighter yellow-green). The sweater is perfection but the cuffs are a bit long for my short self. I usually fold over cuffs but these cuffs were split so they wouldn't stay folded. I looked at them and thought… it looks like a shirt awaiting a pair of cufflinks… I have cufflinks. I wonder if I can weave them through the knit of the sweater without damaging it.

When searching for my dad's cufflinks I came across this pair of silver and rhinestone circle pins I got… I don't know where, maybe Etsy? A vintage shop? eBay? Anyway, they're like the size of a nickel and I used to wear them on the points of my denim jacket collar and occasionally on the collar of shirts. And I was like… those would look like cufflinks and not be as damaging.

So I brought the edges of the cuff together and pinned them with the pins and it worked and it looked cool and it ended up inspiring the rest of the look. Instead of gold jewelry I did silver and I added a sparkly ring even though it was daytime.

I've been playing a lot with scarves. All summer I wore them as belts but now I am playing with weaving them through button holes, tying in my hair, having them peek out of necklines and seeing how I can use them in unconventional ways.

Mixing High and Low, Dressy and Casual

This has been a trend happening in the street style scene for a while but it's come to the mainstream. The quickest way to look like you're from Frumptown in 2023 is to be overly matchy matchy and put together. I know, this is hard to accept as we have spent our entire life being told if we're perfectly pressed and polished with our bag matching our shoes, creating that column of color, everything casual or everything dressy or everything the same fabric or the same color story or the same brand we'll be stylish. But it's 2023, the world is on fire, and it's time to break style rules in the name of fashion.

That luxe cashmere sweater with the rhinestone “cufflinks”? I wore it once with wide-leg chinos that were wrinkled so much it looked purposeful and I really liked the juxtaposition. On my feet, I wore my red Birkenstocks because I like a pop of color and I loved the idea of wearing a fancy pave cocktail ring with the pair. And the next time I wore that sweater, I wore it over a pair of Universal Standard Sunny shorts in the same highlighter color, with my HOKA sneakers that have the same color sole, and on my head a lavender canvas baseball cap. Both times… orange lipstick.

Now I am a “clean” style person. I like solids over prints, metals over beading and other jewelry textiles, and I love a good mix of colors. But this fall it feels right to go a little left of center, mixing cashmere with athletic shorts or really wrinkled chinos, rhinestones with Birkenstocks, and a lavender baseball cap because I like the color and I really don't like how my curls are acting that morning.

I have a slightly cropped Nike sweatshirt that is the most delightful shade of orange, the brand's swoosh embroidered in white in right over my collarbone. I've worn it with athletic shorts, with leggings… but the other day I tried it on with a sequin midi-length straight skirt I own, and dang if I didn't like the combination. I was torn between wearing my magenta suede heeled sandals or my Adidas Forum Bolds (which are my wider feet version of Air Force 1s), but the dressy/casual combo felt really fresh.

Adding Gold Buttons to My Coats and Cardigans

The lady jacket is back, and once I'm healed I'll finish my post about the trend. But you'll see a LOT of collarless jackets and cardigans that hit waist to high hip and have trademark gold buttons down the front and closing pockets. And this gold button trend has extended to blazers, coats, and cardigans.

I bought a gray “boyfriend” cardigan with sequins all over it from J. Crew on final sale. It's heavyweight, has patch pockets, and though it's a cool silver yarn with silver sequins, the buttons are gold with little crests on them a la lady jackets. And this juxtaposition is so darn cool, it's inspiring me to switch out some buttons on other pieces I own.

These buttons are always for sale at places like JoAnn in a range of sizes. I'm thinking of some of my Universal Standard blazers that would get a glow-up with a button switch. I'll keep the old buttons (and label them so I know what they go to) but I think I'll be playing with gold buttons this fall to update my existing closet.

Taking My Clothes to the Tailor for a New Fit

I started trying on a bunch of my fall and winter clothes and while they fit, they are… meh. A bit shapeless, a bit dated, a bit uninspiring. I plan to take a few to the tailor for a little nip and tuck. I have a pair of cropped pants with a very wide hem I think I'll have made full-length. Also a pair of cargo pants I own would look really modern if the leg was tapered or the cuff elasticized. And a shirt I like but rarely wear because it's so long… I may have it cut off an inch below my waistband with a straight hem to give it a modern touch.

Like, why not? It's silly to keep perfectly good things in our closets if they're not enjoyable to wear. And if I tire of the shirt being straight and cropped, maybe by then the trend will change and I can alter it again for a third life. Short sleeves? Band collar? Maybe a mixed media effect with a different shirt's tails sewn on. Heck, maybe all it needs is some gold buttons!

Stay tuned, I will be delving into fall fashion trends and which ones I think are best for us grown women, which ones beyond these I may be adopting, and especially will be discussing shoes and which styles remain chic and which ones work best with this season's hemlines and silhouettes. Thank you for your patience!

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  1. annieb says

    September 20, 2023 at 8:55 pm

    I love the idea of mixing and matching textures. And the gold buttons? Good to hear they are in style as I have a lovely long red cardigan/dress with gold buttons that I was iffy on…. but now I’m looking forward to styling it several ways! Thank you again!

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  2. Ginny says

    September 20, 2023 at 7:51 pm

    LOVE this kind of post! I would like to shop my closet more often and figure out how to breathe new life into things I love but now look a bit dated. Or maybe its the way I wear them that is dated. Either way, I need help with seeing things differently and this article is perfect.
    Any ideas on how to make those structured short blazers of my pre-cOVID corporate past look less stuffy?
    Thanks as always and take care!

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  3. SusieG says

    September 20, 2023 at 2:22 pm

    Such a great and helpful post! Funny on the cardigan front. I had an older, Banana Republic one I was thinking of donating recently. I just added a pair of the newish barrel shaped pants. That old cardigan? It looks amazing and quite fresh as a shirt, with the buttons in the back.

    And as I’ve been drooling over the wonderful, gold button items at J Crew this year, I think I can update a couple of existing items with the addition of some gold, nautical-themed buttons.

    Thanks, Alison!

    PS — Hope your recovery is going well.

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  4. KTaylor says

    September 20, 2023 at 10:38 am

    Love this! Hearing about how to mix and match this season items with pieces already in my closet and with a fresh twist like updated buttons is exactly what I need!

    Reply
  5. Paula Ryba says

    September 20, 2023 at 9:57 am

    oh, my!! If ever I needed a point of inspiration for a new attitude toward fall fashion you offered it, in spades.Your phrase “a little left of center” just hit me. I’ve been excessively neat (pressed, mended) and matched/coordinated my whole life.The “permission” to leave my house UNcoordinated feels like soaring. I am 74, large, fashion loving, and I’ve always been noticed when I enter into a room or walk down the street. But, I’ve felt left behind by my self imposed strictures, and I think I’m ready to have some fun. Thank you very much.

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    • Alison Gary says

      September 20, 2023 at 10:22 am

      YESSSSS PAULA!!! This made my DAY! You deserve to have fun with your wardrobe. I am so happy for you, enjoy this freedom and do report back how it works out for you! <3

      Reply
  6. Bette says

    September 20, 2023 at 9:10 am

    Love your idea of using jewelry as cuff links. I have several open front EF cardigans I close with two large (faux) pearl earrings — it’s super easy and stays all day, with no damage to the knit fabric. I do use the wide plastic earring backs for extra support.

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    • Alison Gary says

      September 20, 2023 at 10:22 am

      Brilliant idea, I love it!

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    • RoseAG says

      September 23, 2023 at 11:02 am

      It’s frustrating when you run onto a nicely designed sweat shirt like that Nike fleece, and it’s got a logo plastered right in the middle of it. I would be thinking about pinning a brooch over that Nike swoosh right at your collar. If you have something that’s horizontal it would cover that logo right up.

      Little costume jewelry pins are very useful for things you might otherwise be sticking a safety pin into to hold in place — and you don’t have to try and hide them because they’re decorative.

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      • Alison Gary says

        September 29, 2023 at 8:42 am

        I don’t mind the swoosh, I think some folks find some logos a decorative touch. HAve you seen the film Air? It made me more of a Nike fan. The shoes don’t fit my shape of foot, but I like their apparel!

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  7. Ruth Slavid says

    September 20, 2023 at 8:01 am

    I loved your point about wearing a cardigan every which way. It reminded me of a cardigan I had years ago that I loved (it finally succumbed to holes). It was round-necked, fairly short, and was wool, cashmere and silk and was partly pale pink, partly magenta and partly deep red. Anyway, one day I was wearing it at home, buttoned up, and after about three hours I realised that it wasn’t quite comfortable. So I inspected. I was wearing it upside down!

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    • Alison Gary says

      September 20, 2023 at 10:22 am

      OH that is too funny (and totally something I would also do!)

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Always fun to see my name in lights! 💡 I was a panelist at the annual @jaofcentralmd Leading Ladies event that connects local high schoolers with women in business. My panel was on using social media for promoting one’s business or personal brand. Along with other social media experts, we guided students and adults on how to create compelling and engaging social content and together created content for the conference’s feed. It was fun and I loved being able to share my almost two decades of personal and professional experience!

The dress code for the conference was business professional and since the event’s theme color was pink, they encouraged us to wear the color. 

This @anntaylor suit has been a favorite since late summer. I’ve dressed it down with a white tank and sneakers and glammed it up with a silk cami and gold heeled sandals. I love how Ann Taylor has petite suiting up to size 16; I know I’m not the only short curvy girl who desires suits and professional attire!

For this event I chose a berry-colored microfiber tank from @lovechicos. I own several of these tanks; they wear like iron and the tight weave and subtle shine make them great shells under suits. 

The look fit the theme but was also comfortable. I was glad to share my expertise and encourage others to see how they can donate their time and knowledge to a local @juniorachievementusa #JALeadingLadies #JALeadingLadies2023 #JACMD #JuniorAchievment

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Oct 18

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Sharing this from my #iPadOS17 thanks to @apple! A bit belated with all that has been going on lately but I’m really enjoying using an iPad to improve how I work, stay organized, and find new ways to be creative. Can I just say that editing video on an iPad instead of a phone is a game changer!

Recently, I attended an event at the gorgeous Apple Carnegie Library hosted by @flourishplanner_ to learn ways to make the most of #iOS17 and it was awesome. I brought my new iPad and learned about the new wallpaper, stickers, and organizing tools.

As for my look, the dress is from @bananarepublic’s summer collection. Kept it comfy with a pair of Samba sneakers and held down the volume of the dress with my black recycled leather @ganni crossbody. Added an old @_jennybird link necklace and a silver cuff I’ve had since the ‘90s.

#todayatapple #genxstyle #midsizestyle #midsizefashion #size14 #over40style

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Oct 17

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I love an excuse to dress up, especially if it’s for a good cause! This weekend was the @thenewdealcafe Masquer-AID fundraiser to support this independent cafe, art gallery, and live music venue in @cityofgreenbelt.

My family and I have loved going to The New Deal Cafe for all these years. Grabbing coffee with friends, having a meal, seeing an amazing band, participating in an open mic or one of their Reel and Meal events. So @debbiefaye78, our mom, and I got tickets and even chipped in for a plaque from us “Ashpes Girls.” 

Our mom passed before she could attend the event; we asked our like a sister best friend @shellymingram to join us in her place and we had a great time, dancing all night as our mom would have, connecting with neighbors, and supporting a local business we all love so much.

As for the outfit, the dress is @ronnykobo the bag is @ganni and I borrowed both from @renttherunway The shoes I’ve had for years and the gold metal mask I found on Amazon and liked how it could mold to my face and not put pressure on my still-healing eye.

And I know y’all will ask because I received so many DMs this weekend when I shared this event in my Stories… my sister’s dress is from @eshakti she bought it a few years ago and it’s even more gorgeous in person!

#newdealcafe #greenbeltisgreat #onlyingreenbelt #midsizestyle #genxstyle #over40style #greenbeltmd

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Oct 11

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The biggest fashion trend this fall is a return to classics. For decades I have turned to @talbotsofficial for quality classics with style.  This season, Talbots has a fantastic range of pants to update the wardrobe. 

I love how these @talbotsofficial ivory stretch corduroy straight leg pants elevate closet classics! Available in Misses, Petite, Plus, Plus Petite, Curvy, and in 10 colors, these cords are a chic alternative to jeans and just as easy care! I can run errands and have a bit of quiet time with an ebook and a coffee with comfort and style. 

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https://liketk.it/4kFNi #talbots #mytalbots #talbotspartner #ltkover40 #modernclassicstyle #liketkit #ltkover40

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