I know many blogs, TV shows, and websites focus on getting the look for less, but Wardrobe Oxygen will never do that. Let me explain…
Ask Allie: The Correct Hem Length for Every Style of Pants
One of the most popular questions I get from readers is what is the proper length to hem pants? Years ago, there was a cut and dry answer, but these days even hemlines get caught up in fashion trends. However,…
Best Crossbody Bags for Summer
First, I love your blog – I’ve been following you for years, and I find your style very accessible and relate-able. I received an Amazon gift card for Mother’s Day, and I’d like to use it on a new everyday…
Shopping Hits and Misses: J. Crew and J. Crew Factory
Summer is upon us in the DC Metropolitan area. While I write this wearing a light sweater and looking at rain outside my windows, we’ve had several days above 80 and even 90 degrees, and plenty of humidity. I’ve switched…
Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale: My Picks
You know I love Nordstrom, and I especially love the retailer at sale time. Free shipping, free returns without a time limit, and high quality items that are often seasonally appropriate. Below are my picks from the Nordstrom Half-Yearly sale…
Summer Summertime Essentials
Summer is here, and boy did it slam us here in DC. Less than a week ago I was shivering in a coat and today it’s 85 degrees. While I transitioned my wardrobe from winter to spring/summer a month ago,…
Where to Shop For Plus Size Activewear
Many of you have reached out asking for resources for plus size workout clothing and activewear. Luckily, selection has improved in the past couple of years. Gone are the days of wearing men’s sweats or items that lack performance; many…
Recent Purchases I Positively Love
This is a mixed bag of items I’ve recently bought, but the theme that ties them all together is that I love them. We’ll save misses for another day!
Recent Purchases: Hits and Misses, Wide Width Shoes Edition
After my little rant about the awful offerings in wide width shoes and plus size fashion, I went on another wide width shoe search (see my previous post on wide width dressy shoes). Come on world, if I am the…
Recent Fashion Purchases: Hits and Misses
I’ve been doing some shopping. I had the rewardStyle conference, but I also had plenty of holes in my spring/summer wardrobe. A few of the things I ordered, and whether they worked or not. While I usually organize by retailer,…
Recent Purchases Hits and Misses – Banana Republic Edition
Suiting is tough for a curvy gal. All that structure isn’t made for bellies, boobs, and bums. However, Banana Republic seems to get it better than others and I’ve had more luck there than other retailers. The quality is also…
Ask Allie: Beach Formal Wedding Attire
I’ve been invited to a 5pm beach wedding- in Florida. In August. The attire requested is “Beach Formal”. I have no idea what this means and no idea what to wear. Late August in Florida is extremely hot and humid….
