Summer is my favorite time of year. I don’t love sweating, but I like it more than shivering. I like it more than slipping on black ice. And now that I have curly hair, I like how my hair likes…
Good American Denim Jumpsuit
A quick scroll through my archives and you’ll see I love overalls and jumpsuits. I’ve written before about a denim boilersuit I saw over a decade ago on the blog The Sartorialist that I have wanted in my closet. I…
Women’s Seersucker Pantsuit with Blush Pink
In the winter, workwear is easy. Come the warmer months, it’s harder to find pieces that look appropriate in an office setting while also being seasonally appropriate. Enter seersucker, a lightweight cotton fabric that breathes while also providing more structure…
How to Rock the Neon Trend as a Grown-Ass Woman
I know not everyone loves neon, but I do. When Wham! Came out with their video to “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” I was OBSESSED. My parents didn’t have a lot of money, but they got me a neon…
How to Pack Light but With Style
In the comments of a recent blog post, a reader had a question regarding packing non-clothing items for a trip. She wanted to know how to pack light but maintain her style. How to consolidate beauty products and toiletries, shoes…
Capsule Wardrobe for a Winter Weekend Getaway
Earlier this month, Karl took me away for a weekend to celebrate my birthday. He planned the trip, letting me know where we were going but we didn’t have a really planned itinerary. He also invited our friends to join…
What I Wore: Blush Pink Trench Coat
I’m not one to have a lot of pastels in her closet, but lately, I just can’t seem to get enough. It started with ice blue from White House Black Market, continued with Everlane, and now Mott & Bow and…
Wardrobe Oxygen Readers’ Favorites from 2018
I did a post like this last year but the end of 2018 was so wonky for me I missed a lot of my year-end posts. I find these posts so interesting on other blogs and thought you too may…
Gift Guide: Alison’s Favorite Things of 2018
Inspired by Oprah’s Favorite Things, below is a list of things I absolutely love and have made my wardrobe, skin, or life in general better. While this is a blog that focuses on style, I think that extends past the…
What I Wore: Ice Blue Skirt Suit
The weather outside is frightful, but this cozy skirt suit is so delightful. Sometimes you have to decide between warmth and professionalism in winter, but I learned a few tricks being a DC corporate commuter. Fleece tights, tall boots, slips,…
What I Wore: A Petite Leather Moto Jacket
I cannot tell you how long I’ve been looking for a petite leather Moto jacket. They’re too snug and won’t close over my chest, they don’t come larger than a size 10, they’re stiff and boxy, they’re too snug in…
What I Wore: Chico’s Leopard Print Faux Fur Coat
When I visited Chico’s Headquarters earlier this year, I saw this leopard print faux fur coat and haaaad to have it once it was for sale. Chico’s remembered how excited I was about this coat and sent it to me…
