Outfits, capsule wardrobes, and real-life style advice featuring the size-inclusive apparel brand Universal Standard, often modeled by Alison Gary, a size 14/16 over 40 working mom and fashion blogger.
Yesterday I met two friends for lunch in the city. It was at a cute French cafe, so no need to be super fancy but I wanted to look polished (and well, when bloggers get together photos are always taken!). Karl captured these photos while outside waiting for the Uber. Blazer: Banana Republic (14P) (old;… Continue Reading What I Wore: Old and New
When I was in elementary school, my best friend Kelli and I had matching purple overalls. I loved those overalls and wore them all. the. time. In college I again donned overalls with baby tees, pigtails, and a bandana and wore them to Dave Matthews Band and Blues Traveler concerts. After college, I had a… Continue Reading What I Wore: Universal Standard Overalls
One of the benefits to using affiliate links is I can retrieve analytics on them. How often were they clicked, how often did they end up selling, what are the most popular categories, brands, and more. I found your favorites were some of my favorite purchases from the year – great minds think alike! Do… Continue Reading Wardrobe Oxygen Readers’ Favorites from 2017
This morning in the community garden, wearing Universal Standard overalls (Small), an old J. Crew striped top, an old Halogen cashmere beanie, Ray-Ban aviators, and Sorel boots This morning I didn’t set an alarm. I woke up, did some sun salutations, and went to the community garden to pick cabbage for the side dish we’re… Continue Reading Happy Thanksgiving
Universal Standard is doing a road trip across the country and this weekend they came to DC, with two days in the Pentagon City Nordstrom, and yesterday they made a one-day pop-up shop down the street from Union Market. I HAD to go, I’ve had mixed experiences with shopping Universal Standard online and wanted to be… Continue Reading Universal Standard Review
Fall is back to school… and back to jeans! I have a few pairs that still work from last year, but you curvy girls know the most beloved denim often ends up being the most worn out and eventually unwearable denim. I was looking for some replacements, and some styles to update my wardrobe for… Continue Reading Recent Retail Hits and Misses: Denim Edition