I had a reader reach out to me – she is petite, has soft curves, is over 40 and attending a documentary movie premiere. She wasn’t sure what to wear and wanted my advice: “I’ve been invited to a movie…
Ask Allie: Cropped Wide Leg Jeans
Question: could you do a post about styling the trendy cropped wide leg jeans? I have a pair in black like this that I scored at a thrift store, but I am 5’4″ and have curves and in my 30s….
Ask Allie: Styling Navy with Black
I love back and navy together, but how do you wear them together? I try and I look messy. I wear mostly black, white and gray but my hair is going gray and I think navy would be a better…
Ask Allie: Packing for a Corporate Retreat
My company is hosting a team-building conference at a resort in Florida. I will be presenting several times, so I definitely want to leave a professional impression. The problem is that the entire conference dress code is casual. Not business…
Ask Allie: Edgy Refined Style while Minimizing Hips
I turned 39 this year and feel like I’m having a fashion crisis. Not only do I long for a more edgy refined look, I’ve also gained around 15 lbs that are pretty much all in my bum and hips…
Ask Allie: Age-Appropriate Office Wear
I’m about start a job as summer associate in a law firm, and I’m young (24) and plus sized. I don’t really know where or how to find work clothes that are flattering, don’t age me in an unwanted way,…
Ask Allie: Two Week Business Trip Without Checking Luggage
I need help putting together a travel wardrobe for the following trip this August that will all fit in a carry-on and I sure hope you can help me. I’m dealing with 2 very different climates and both business and…
Ask Allie: Week at the Shore with his Parents
Dear Allie, my boyfriend invited me to spend a week at the shore with his family at their beach house. I’ve met them before, but I’m nervous with what to wear when on the beach and at the pool. I’m…
Ask Allie: All Black Capsule Wardrobe
After a six year hiatus, I am back to sign language interpreting as my part-time gig. As a sign language interpreter, we are required to wear dark, solid clothes (they are the background for our hands, and anything else would…
Ask Allie: Capsule Wardrobe of Neutrals
Allie, I love your capsules but I don’t wear color like you and your series. My signature style is shades of cream, black, gray, tan, and ivory. Could you do a capsule of neutrals? I am in love with the…
Ask Allie: Capsule Wardrobes
I keep reading that I should have a capsule wardrobe, but I don’t really know what that is. How do I make a capsule wardrobe for me, I work in a business casual office and am a mom to two…