I love Universal Standard for their elevated wardrobe essentials available in sizes 00-40, but I also love the brand’s mission to democratize fashion beyond their label. One of the ways Universal Standard does this is by collaborating with designer brands…
Stripes and Raspberry Pink for Spring
Oh gosh Alison, yet another spring coat? Let me let you in on a little secret – I am an outerwear lover. I have been since I was a kid. And I have a collection of outerwear, some that I…
Styling an Osei-Duro Jumpsuit: Ethical, Size-Inclusive Fashion
Styling an Osei-Duro jumpsuit with Denisa Piatti silver hoop earrings and Sorel boots for a casual winter look.
Socially Distant Dressing in Winter
Dressing for socially distant outdoor events in winter with festive yet warm layers and plenty of sparkle. Featuring Universal Standard, Athleta, and Chico’s.
More is More?
When I was in a sorority in college, we were told to never “double letter.” That meant wearing your sorority’s Greek letters on more than one item of clothing, say “billboard” letters on a sweatshirt with a hat embroidered with…
Size Inclusive Leather Jackets from the Jacket Maker
I struggle to find leather jackets that fit me. If it fits the bust, the shoulders are too wide and the sleeves too long. If the sleeves are the right length, it’s too tight to zip. The jacket usually gets…
Winterizing a Summer Jumpsuit
I’m all about wearing what I already own, and I’ve been looking at this Universal Standard jumpsuit I wore this summer and was trying to figure out how to winterize it. It’s twill, so it’s a seasonless fabric, and the…
Winter Weather Wardrobe Must-Haves
It feels as though Labor Day was just a few weeks ago but here I am typing this wearing shearling boots and a fleece pullover! Fall is here and winter is right around the corner, is your wardrobe ready? Living…
Trunk Club Review
I had an amazing experience at the Trunk Club Clubhouse in DC. My stylist Kelsey did a great job picking pieces that were my style, but also a bit outside my comfort zone. I left with a dress, a blazer,…
My Must-Have Shoes for Fall and Winter
In the warmer months I get creative with my shoes. Yellow wedge sandals? Why not? Silver Birkenstocks? An unexpected staple! But come fall and winter, my shoe collection gets far simpler and more utilitarian. This is my current cold weather…
What I Wore: SORELstyle [Sponsored]
I’ve been a fan of SOREL boots for a long while, so when they asked me to style a pair of their current collection for fall, I was thrilled. While I own some sturdy snow boots, I always wanted something…