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Scenes from a Friday night…

We started at @littleblackbirddc a new wine bar in Cleveland Park where we had great food, drink, and conversation into the evening. We then headed down the street to @atomicbilliards for a whole different experience and to keep the conversation going. I treasure my friendships with @sylviacolella (who had a birthday recently), @districtofchic, and @blonde_inthedistrict they’re the real deal 🥰

My dress is @adamlippes borrowed via @renttherunway and Cheetos with Sauvignon Blanc is a really fun pairing!
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Night and day…

Met three dear friends for an early dinner that went on until after the sun set. Great food and conversation with some great women!

The dress is @adamlippes and I borrowed it from @renttherunway. The bag is @jcrew and a splurge but I regretted not buying it the last time they offered this bag and this color is SO me. I mean, look how great it is with these many years old suede heeled sandals? Meant to be!

This color combination makes me so happy, and this dress was comfy even after a decadent meal. We all deserve to experience comfort and joy with our wardrobes! 💛🩷

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If @thechicks are in town you can bet @debbiefaye78 and I will be there! So when we heard they were coming to @merriweatherpp we were so excited. And their concert did not disappoint. As always, a phenomenal show! If The Chicks come to your neck of the woods I highly recommend you go!

Okay I know you want to know about what we’re wearing! 

My sister’s caftan is from @anthropologie (bought this summer so maybe you can find on resale sites).

I’m wearing a @bananarepublic dress also from this summer with the @universalstandard denim chore jacket and a hat I got from a @madewell collab a year or so ago. I glammed it up with some gold chains and gold drop earrings, but kept it comfy for a night of standing and dancing with @birkenstock sandals.

This was my first big outing since my eye surgery, and with a pocketful of eye drops I felt good (and grateful we splurged for good seats!).

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For years I’ve trusted @somaintimates for the right bras and the right fit but it had been a while since I visited a Soma boutique to try on all the styles they currently have for a large bust. I must say I was impressed! Knowledgeable staff, extensive collection in larger sizes, and some of the most comfortable and innovative bras in up to H cups! Each body is different but what I loved:

- The Stunning Push-Up: targeted for the DD+ customer gives amazing lift and great shape under fitted knits.

- The Unbelievable Lift Scoop Balconette: sexy, supportive, and so lightweight!

- The Embraceable Wireless: I’ve recommended this wireless bra for large busts for years and was in need for a new one! 

- The Stunning Support Smooth Balconette: this is the perfect t-shirt bra for large busts with padded straps and disappears under knits

- The Stunning Starlet Multi-Way Strapless: recently improved for more support and more comfort, this wireless bra stays put and gives fab shape

I also picked up some of Soma’s iconic Vanishing Edge panties which keep you line-free. The whole Vanishing collection is genius. I loved being able to donate my gently used bras at my local Soma boutique to give to those in need. We all deserve a lift and Soma strives to achieve that. It’s why I’ve been a fan and customer for years and am honored to partner with them. Soma is the perfect fitting bra solution. Visit the link in my bio to shop and to find your local Soma boutique! #SomaPartner #SomaBraFit #SomaStartsWithMe
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Still recovering from my eye surgery but feeling more myself. Getting dolled up helps me feel me. Bright colors and bold jewelry have been signature Alison since I was a kid! 

Sweater: @favorite.daughter 
Earrings: Amazon
Necklace: @_jennybird (old)
Ring: @realmfinejewelry 
Bra: @lovebravissimo 
Lipstick: @glossier 
Pins as “cufflinks”: vintage

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This wasn’t the first clothing swap and folks in town know my style (and my job) so there were some waiting for my arrival. Look how fast I cleared out this big bag! Speaking of the bag one other swap attendee said she got herself a Hulken after seeing mine in action!

It’s so great to know our old clothes are getting a good life and this bag makes carting them to the cafe so easy! I got my Hulken on Amazon, it comes in other colors and sizes too: https://amzn.to/48iTY4Y yep the bag is as great as all those ads you see on social media, I’m a big fan!
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Fashion Advice · May 29, 2020

The Friday Shop

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As America starts to open in select areas, I have decided to change my Friday Sale Alert posts to be a bit more… robust.  These posts will be sort of like Weekend Reads with a variety of topics all categorized so you can scroll to the topics you're most interested in. I'm not sure about this name, so it may change but I plan to have this be a Friday series. I look forward to your feedback on what you think and what you'd like to see here.  Yes, Wardrobe Oxygen is a professional monetized blog and I do make money based upon your purchases and shopping habits.  But now more than ever, your trust and the ability to build an honest and supportive community are more valuable than any click.  Looking forward to your thoughts!

Retail News

I often share retail news in my Weekend Reads, but lately, the news is far more extensive, and it may determine where and how you shop.  I'll be moving that sort of news to Friday's post.

R.I.P. Tuesday Morning (USA Today)

Retail may be struggling, but fine jewelry is having a moment. (Fashionista)

Did you know that Shopbop now has an Extended Sizing section? They now offer clothing up to 3XL or 22/24. Shopbop is an online boutique and don't have their own clothes but they curate a very cool girl collection of retailers and in the extended sizing department you'll see designers and brands like Veronica Beard, MOTHER, A.L.C., Rebecca Taylor, DL1961, Shoshanna, Veda, Vince, and Derek Lam 10 Crosby.

Have you entered a giveaway on Instagram where you need to follow 20+ different accounts to win the prize?  Maybe the prize was for a Peloton, a Louis Vuitton bag, or even a car?  Details about these kinds of giveaways, whether people win them (sometimes), and whether they're even legal. (Buzzfeed)

Wondering how beauty retailers are faring right now and who is going to make it through? (Retail Dive)

Walmart enters the clothing resale market with ThredUP partnership. (CNN)

J.C.Penney files for bankruptcy… and then starts a new home line? (Retail Dive)

For those curious about how J. Crew ended up filing for bankruptcy, this article has a great timeline of the brand (Retail Dive) and this podcast also delves into it. (NPR's Planet Money)

What I Got and What I Thought

This was part of the last few Friday Sale Alerts, and many of you let me know you appreciated the more in-depth thoughts and reviews even if it was a fail. I won't have this every week because I'm not shopping that often.  I'm toying with the idea of having you readers be able to submit your own purchase and review with a photo, but need to figure out what that would look like.  Let me know what you think of that idea.  

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Alice + Olivia Bonnie Off The Shoulder Pullover Sweater, available at Revolve

I was sitting at my computer in my J. Crew sundress, the one that cost way more than I usually spend even on a cocktail dress and just thinking… I never would have bought this last summer.  I would have bought five different dresses less than $90 and closer to $65 and all of them would be… fine.  Maybe it fit weird, maybe the print was a bit too precious for my taste, maybe it was a bit too long or too short.  I'd end up with five because each time I wore one, I'd be frustrated or disappointed by it and return to my computer to find a better alternative.  And then in October as I pack up my summer wardrobe I look at those dresses and throw them into the Poshmark pile (usually the last one bought which is in the best condition and usually the best quality/most expensive) or the Goodwill pile (at least three of the dresses that let me down). But this summer, I will be spending most of my time inside my four walls so why do I need so much and why not buy what will truly make me happy. And dagnabit if this dress isn't making me happy every time I wear it. I think of the kinds of clothes I always want but never get because either they don't make them in my size, or they are not in my price range.  All the mediocre clearance sh*t I've bought over the years… if I never bought any of it I'd likely have enough money to get a lot of the things I wanted.

I'm thinking this and I receive an email from one of my reps at an influencer company letting me know about the sales taking place Memorial Day weekend and on the list is Alice + Olivia.  I mentioned the sale in last week's Friday Sale Alert… and then I clicked on my link and went to check it out.  So many times over the years I have seen cute clothes while scrolling through online boutiques or Instagram, so many times I've googled what someone is wearing on a TV show and it's Alice + Olivia.  I'm going to see what they have available in my size.  I've tried the line through Rent the Runway and failed Nordstrom orders and know it runs small, at least on the higher end of the size range, so I am looking for loose and stretch and oversized and oh em gee, is that an orange (my favorite color) off the shoulder (my kryptonite, like seriously look through my archives, I love a Flashdance moment) sweater?  It's on sale for $148 when it was originally $330, and a final sale. On my J. Crew expensive dress totally worth it high, I justify the purchase of this orange off the shoulder sweater, even though it's not really what I want.  What I really want is it to be cashmere, not a cotton/acrylic/wool blend and I don't like a foldover neckline but this I have a feeling this will be cool.

It's not cool.  Like seriously, this is not cool.  It may be cool on a lithe 20-something who buys it one size larger and pulls it over her boyshorts and slips into her furry slippers and takes a mirror selfie of herself looking bored but it's not cool on a 45-year old mom.  Depending on how you style it, it's either really tryhard or it's dorky AF.  Yanked-down on both shoulders like I'm going to a Lita Ford concert, or let both slide up and I'm wearing a heavy knit cowl neck that I swear my mom owned in 1992.  Did I mention this is a final sale?  I'll be Poshmarking this, hoping to make a 20-something in furry slippers very happy.

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Athleta Salutation Stash Pocket II 5″ Short

I share often my love for Athleta. The quality is really stellar, but I also appreciate they have clothing for a variety of activities and in extended sizes.  They could do better, but they're doing better than most and I appreciate how it's an easy brand to shop, especially if like me, you have a whole family that wears the Gap family of brands. So I have this top in plum, and the matching capri leggings.  You can see me wear the pair in this blog post. Now that summer is coming, I want some bike shorts for the Peloton, and was thinking a pair of plum ones to match the top would be cute.  Knowing I like a 5″ twill short on my 5'3″ frame and not owning bike shorts in over a decade, I got these because they were 5″.  I worried longer shorts would be too long and rub on the back of my knee.

I got the shorts in a Large, all my leggings are size large.  They fit just like the plum leggings, they have pockets, they looked so cute with the top.  I got dressed and got on the bike.  Not even a minute in, the shorts start rolling up.  I'm trying to ride while trying to roll down my shorts because on Peloton there is no pause button.  I can't get them to stay down and I did an entire 30-minute class with these plum shorts rolled up to where my legs join my torso, like a plum spandex diaper. That being said, if I wasn't spinning… say in the future I take a fitness class… I'd wear them.  But based on this purchase I now know I want them 8″ in length and also of a thinner fabric.

Sale Alert

There are fewer sales this weekend since it's not Memorial Day, but there are still some good deals to be had:

  • Ann Taylor: 65% off what they call wear-now styles available at this link.  Also an additional 65% off sale merchandise. I've already addressed my love for off the shoulder tops so I of course am eyeing this one. This is the perfect throw on summer blazer to wear with a graphic tee and jeans, with Bermuda shorts and a silk shell, with wide-leg trousers and an ivory blouse, heck it would even look chic over overalls!  And if you want something that's not a slipper and is glam and fun for home or for when you do return to the real world, I've got the shoe for you.
  • Anthropologie: An extra 25% off clothes, shoes, and accessories. One of y'all needs to buy this jumpsuit I want so bad but sold out in my size a month ago.  This dress is really cute and read the reviews, someone I think clicked the wrong number of stars causing the rating to look lower than it is.  And this tie-dye and embroidered knit top is the kind of non-tee t-shirt you always wish you had more of in your closet.
  • Banana Republic: 40% off women's styles and 50% off sale styles.  My absolute favorite straw hat is Banana Republic from two years ago.  Great fit, color, shape, and mailed without being crushed so I am admiring this fedora. I love the idea of a lightweight Tencel short in a classic twill silhouette; these have a wearable 8″ length and come in some nice colors and a good size range.
  • Follain: If you're interested in clean beauty, this is the place to go.  Unlike many clean beauty destinations which offer a single brand or everything good and bad from every brand, Follain has their own products but also curates specific items, not entire beauty lines but individual products they've found truly effective. Get 10% off your first order with promo code WELCOME10.  They're also offering a mini Instant Glow Body Oil & Free Shipping if you spend at least $80.
  • J. Crew: 50% off warm-weather picks at this link.
  • J.Jill: 40% off dresses and cardigan, 30% off everything else, promo code 30UNWIND.
  • Supergoop: Get 20% off all SPF products at this link with promo code SUNSALE.
  • Talbots: Get 40% off regularly priced items, no code needed. 
  • Universal Standard: They have their Kate Twill Jumpsuit on sale $50 off.  I have this jumpsuit; you can see me wear it last summer in this post, and in this post I style the jumpsuit for winter.
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Small Business Mask Maker

Now that the country is opening up, there's definitely a need for masks.  Masks need to be washed between wears, so you may be looking for retailers that offer cloth masks to add to your collection. Here I will share different small businesses that are offering face masks. As the situation changes, so will this section of the post.

prefix masks second base

This week I am featuring Second Base.  Second Base is one of the first companies that ever reached out to me and offered me free product.  We're talking… 2007?  Their founder Jennie sent me one of their demi camis and I wore that thing almost every week to work under all my wrap dresses and low-neck sweaters.  I wanted the modesty of a cami under such clothes but as someone who runs hot, I didn't want to deal with another layer on my stomach.  Second Base makes half-camis in a variety of styles and fabrics and they are so well made (and made here in the USA) that my one Second Base cami didn't leave my wardrobe until the birth of my child. While my style doesn't really need demi camis now, I continue to recommend this brand, which has extended to now carry some apparel and slips. This week I received this email from Jennie Horn, the founder of Second Base:

“As the needs of the world have shifted from fashion and fun to essential protection, we decided to quickly shift our supply chain to meet those needs. Spring and summer are normally our busiest time, and we rely on the boost in sales to carry us through the year. In order to support our vendors and employees, we have pivoted to making personal face coverings. In the process of creating masks, we are also giving back, contributing meals to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank on a weekly basis. We have been manufacturing these face coverings in our downtown factory since April and are now shipping in 1-3 days!”  You can shop their face masks, which come in original and youth sizes, at this link.

What I'm Digging

I'm on a dress kick.  I want fun prints and breezy silhouettes.  I want dresses that look good with Birkenstocks or a pair of white sneakers.  I want dresses that bring sunshine on a cloudy day.  Some I've recently drooled over:
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I'm also on the hunt for one more cardigan/hoodie lightweight layer for summer to wear indoors. Just like being in the office, working at home sitting still all day can make one chilly. Ones I've been admiring:
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  1. Jessica says

    May 30, 2020 at 10:28 am

    I also enjoyed this new format! Your sweater fiasco made me laugh. While I don’t do off the shoulder (probably because I’ve had a chest that has always required a great deal of architecture and pulleys and rigging, ha!) – I LOVE anything orange (my favorite color as well), as well as neons or really saturated colors like poppy red or a cobalt blue. I purchased my first items from Athleta last weekend from a link that I think you had posted to their sale items and how on earth have I not bought anything there before. I am so impressed with my two lougewear sweatshirt type items. Curious to see how they wash and wear but for now I am a big fan!

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  2. Nebraskim says

    May 29, 2020 at 6:16 pm

    Not sure when you changed your Wardrobe Oxygen logo, but I just noticed it and I like it a lot. Nice refresh.

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  3. Lee says

    May 29, 2020 at 4:11 pm

    Really enjoyed how you structured today’s post! The idea of reader hits & misses sounds fun too. I’ll be honest—I’d love to send a few to you but would not be comfortable wearing them for blog pics . Just not comfortable putting myself out there like that. I’d also love to have readers send you pics of purchases so you could give styling suggestions sometimes.

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  4. Katelin says

    May 29, 2020 at 2:58 pm

    Allie, you cracked me up today. As a child of the 80s, I loved your admission about your weakness for a Flashdance moment. And your mom’s 1992 cowl neck sweater, and so many other gems in this post like the bike shorts rolling up. Girl, I have been there. I needed this today!

    I love the extended format of the Friday Shop – Friday Shop Talk might make a fun title if you’re looking for input. I like the idea of readers submitting their “hits and misses.” One thing that really hit home again while reading this post, though, is that I love YOUR style. You have a certain filter for quality, prints that don’t look cheesy or cheap, good cut, etc. So maybe you could put out a call for a certain item, brand, clothing type (e.g. 5″ twill shorts, two piece bathing suits from lands end, etc) and have readers submit their reviews of specific items? I guess you’d have to make sure the submittals are from folks who don’t have a monetary interest in the product selling (i.e. cabi pushers which honestly turn me off a whole lot when they comment). Thanks for writing this awesome blog- I’ve been reading for close to 8 years now.

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  5. Michele says

    May 29, 2020 at 2:20 pm

    I love this format, Allie, in particular What I Thought and your hilarious commentary! Ditto to the other commenter who said she loves that you aren’t 19 and 110 pounds and you focus on what makes you feel good. I’ve loved your blog for many years and you just keep on killin’ it. Nicely done.

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  6. Candice says

    May 29, 2020 at 11:42 am

    I love the idea of you having readers model their purchases – especially the failures. I learn the most from the failures.
    Thanks for all you do Alison!

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    • Kim says

      May 29, 2020 at 1:29 pm

      I love this idea too! The Wardrobe Oxygen FB Community has so many great recommendations and reviews, but I’ve been trying to limit my time on FB these days and with the algorithm being what it is I feel like I never see those posts anymore. Hopefully this is something you will be able to incorporate into your daily posts, or if not maybe Instagram?

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  7. Linda Peronto says

    May 29, 2020 at 10:10 am

    I found your blog about a year ago. And because you appear to be “fairly” normal(!) I started following your posts. I found THE J Crew sundress and ordered it. Yes, it was pricey, but it makes me happy. I don’t know where or when I will wear it (maybe a cruise) but I love it. It should be called the smile maker, as every time I see it is the closet I smile.
    I think what I enjoy about your column is the honesty and the fact that you are not 19 and 110 pounds. At my age 65+ I do not try to imagine myself in most clothes or without the pounds I have added over the years. I just want to look nice and feel pretty. Many of your suggestions lead me to those results.
    I think I would like you as a friend.
    Thank you for your honesty.
    Sincerely,
    Linda Peronto

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  8. Rachel says

    May 29, 2020 at 9:51 am

    “ plum spandex diaper” made me absolutely laugh out loud, I’ve been there! I LOVE the bike shorts from US, but they may be too long for you – they are a good length for me, and I’m 5’11”.

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    • JenB says

      May 29, 2020 at 12:01 pm

      I love Athleta but unless their shorts have the grippy tape inside the legs they will roll up. I wear their running skirts with shorts underneath and make sure the legs have the grip. That stuff is magic.

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    • Kathryn Fenner says

      May 29, 2020 at 12:02 pm

      Me, too about LOL, and I am 5’10” so good to know about the bike shorts!

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  9. Krista says

    May 29, 2020 at 8:49 am

    I like this! I’m trying to be more conscious about where my money is going now. And trying to be mindful of quality over quantity. We’ve teased that this has been a trial run for empty nesting (I need a hobby). I appreciate knowing more back side of what’s going on.

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  10. Monir says

    May 29, 2020 at 8:43 am

    I do wear the longer athleta shorts on the Peloton but my favorite shorts to wear are these super cheap lightweight cotton bike shorts I got on Amazon in a package of three! Not exactly slow fashion but they work !

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  11. Ann Marie says

    May 29, 2020 at 8:26 am

    I bought a straw panama hat on sale in August two years ago at the Gap and it was the best purchase I made. Unlike baseball hats, it breathes and it protects my face and neck from the sun. It also covers my hair, which usually looks terrible in the high humidity. I never leave home without it on weekends or when I am otherwise running errands.

    As for bike shorts, you need shorts that have an elastic at the bottom. That prevents them from rolling up. I highly suggest getting real bike shorts made for cycling. They come in different lengths and will not ride up. They also have padding, which stops you from getting saddle sore.

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    • Alison Gary says

      May 29, 2020 at 8:34 am

      Yep, I do need that elastic but I don’t want the padding and it’s hard to find one without the other. I haven’t gotten saddle sore, though I did with my road bike. I don’t want any extra padding or layers there and am struggling. Think I’ll be ordering from Miami Fit Wear which gets great reviews!

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      • Jane says

        May 29, 2020 at 9:34 am

        If you order from Miami Fit, I’d love a review of their shorts. I like 5” shorts for rowing, and I had great luck with the Gap compression shorts last summer, but they are sold out (and no fun colors). You saved me from ordering the Athleta ones! The Girlfriend Collective shorts also came up in the WO group, so now I’m deciding between those and Miami Fit. Finally-your thoughts on colorful dresses and summer cardigans is spot-on for what I’m perusing for my summer WFH wardrobe.

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        • Ann DD says

          May 29, 2020 at 10:30 am

          Hi Jane – I own some of the 5″ shorts from Miami Fitwear and love them. They’re high rise and definitely don’t fall down. I don’t remember having issues with the legs rolling or sliding up, but I do have stick-legs. I’m a 14-sh and buy a Large. I’m a little over 5’7″, and the shorts are mid-thigh on me. The fabric is lightweight and slinky, not a heavy/brushed. If you have other questions, I’d be happy to answer.

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      • Ann DD says

        May 29, 2020 at 10:22 am

        YAY for Miami Fitwear! I love them so much, the prints are really fantastic.

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  12. Cristin says

    May 29, 2020 at 7:16 am

    I love Planet Money and have been telling everyone about that J.Crew episode. So nuts!!

    I LOVE your J.Crew tiered dress. I actually have the cheaper version they make (in Bronzed Spice) and recommend it as well. I look so put together with no effort. I was thinking of finding a wide brim straw hat and just.. walking around my neighborhood all fabulous because I have nowhere to go?

    Thanks as always for your honesty and thoughtfulness.

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    • Alison Gary says

      May 29, 2020 at 8:35 am

      I figure with the hat I’ll wear it on walks and in the yard because I still need sun protection, and might as well look gaw-geous when doing it! 🙂

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Night and day…

Met three dear friends for an early dinner that went on until after the sun set. Great food and conversation with some great women!

The dress is @adamlippes and I borrowed it from @renttherunway. The bag is @jcrew and a splurge but I regretted not buying it the last time they offered this bag and this color is SO me. I mean, look how great it is with these many years old suede heeled sandals? Meant to be!

This color combination makes me so happy, and this dress was comfy even after a decadent meal. We all deserve to experience comfort and joy with our wardrobes! 💛🩷

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Sep 21

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If @thechicks are in town you can bet @debbiefaye78 and I will be there! So when we heard they were coming to @merriweatherpp we were so excited. And their concert did not disappoint. As always, a phenomenal show! If The Chicks come to your neck of the woods I highly recommend you go!

Okay I know you want to know about what we’re wearing! 

My sister’s caftan is from @anthropologie (bought this summer so maybe you can find on resale sites).

I’m wearing a @bananarepublic dress also from this summer with the @universalstandard denim chore jacket and a hat I got from a @madewell collab a year or so ago. I glammed it up with some gold chains and gold drop earrings, but kept it comfy for a night of standing and dancing with @birkenstock sandals.

This was my first big outing since my eye surgery, and with a pocketful of eye drops I felt good (and grateful we splurged for good seats!).

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Sep 19

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If I close my eyes you can’t tell one is still bloodshot 😜

Still recovering from my eye surgery but feeling more myself. Getting dolled up helps me feel me. Bright colors and bold jewelry have been signature Alison since I was a kid! 

Sweater: @favorite.daughter 
Earrings: Amazon
Necklace: @_jennybird (old)
Ring: @realmfinejewelry 
Bra: @lovebravissimo 
Lipstick: @glossier 
Pins as “cufflinks”: vintage

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Sep 11

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Happy gotcha day, Oscar! Four years ago he came into our life and we are so happy to have in our family!

Oscar was a rescue and came with some… quirks. Over the years we have come to understand him and he has come to trust us. He’s a diva, a snuggler, he could play catch for hours, and he’s my husband’s shadow. 

We’ve never had a small breed dog before and it’s a whole different experience. But we adore Oscar and couldn’t imagine our life without him! Thank you for coming into our life Oskie McGoskie! 🐾❤️

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Sep 8

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I can see clearly now…

Actually I can’t, but things after my retina surgery are much improved! My next appointment is in a month and I’m cleared to get back into the world (with some restrictions to protect my eye).

With a sclera buckle, it changes your eye shape and now I am nearsighted again (I had lasik a few years ago). Once the eye is stabilized I can get glasses or contacts but until then I’m 20/20 in one eye and right now 20/60 in the other. But the eye is healing beautifully and I feel positive!

And I could see clearly enough to fall for this poppy-colored cotton jumpsuit from @pistoladenim. It comes in a few colors but this one is my favorite. I went with XL (im@a 14, sometimes 16) and likely could have sized down but I enjoy the relaxed fit and the drawstring waistband to create shape. And hello zipper closure making it super easy to get on and off!

My husband took this photo right after my eye appointment, I think it reflects my positive attitude and feeling of hope! 🧡

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Sep 5

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I’ll be a bit quiet on here and other channels because I had eye (retinal) surgery this past weekend. I was having what I thought were ocular migraines but come to find out I was experiencing lattice degeneration, which is thinning/holes in the retina. I had surgery Saturday for my right eye and later on they’ll work on the left eye, which isn’t as bad and can be remedied by laser, in office.

I share not because I’m Mrs. Frizzle meets Iris Apfel as I recuperate at home, but because this whole thing has been a lesson on trusting my gut. And I want to remind you to do the same.

As we get older our bodies can feel like strangers. Things are constantly changing and it’s easy to just assume your annual physical will catch anything wrong. But if you slow down and listen to your body you’ll know when things are just a sign of aging and life and what seems unusual. That nagging issue may be something more serious.

And if you’re seeing flashing lights, floaters, spiderwebs or other odd eye things get checked out ASAP. It may be nothing but take it from me, it may actually be something. ❤️

Okay, going back to my big sunglasses caftan recuperation life!

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Aug 30

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Ladies who lunch…

While in Savannah, I made sure to get lunch reservations for me and E at @theoldepinkhouse she loves the color pink, historic homes, and ghost stories so it was a perfect choice! 

Built in 1789 on Reynolds Square, there are stories of guests seeing ghosts, cutlery and wine bottles moving along with an elegant and truly delicious dining. 

While we didn’t see any apparitions, we did have a lovely lunch with impeccable service and after toured all floors of the home. I highly recommend a visit if you’re visiting Savannah!

My dress is from @cosstores (no longer available); hat is @furtalk and bag is @talbotsofficial (no longer available).

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Aug 29

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Scenes from a week in Savannah… 

The three of us (and our dog Oscar!) had a warm and humid but wonderful time exploring Savannah, Georgia earlier this month. Our daughter visited this gorgeous city last summer with her @girlscouts troop but wanted to return to experience more. We let her choose our adventures and play your guide and it was awesome. We cannot wait to visit again, though next time it won’t be August 🥵

For more of our trip check the “Savannah” highlight on my profile page!

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Aug 28

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Stripes are always right…

Y’all know I love stripes and when @universalstandard came out with their Breton-stripe dresses and tops I HAD to try them! As expected, the quality is stellar, the fit boosts my confidence, and I appreciate the range of colors (5 different stripes to choose from) and sizes (00-50). For reference, I’m wearing XS but preferred S for the top and I usually wear a 14 or XL in other brands.

The tote is @able and it’s a soft yet durable leather that just looks better with time. This color (cognac) is one that transitions nicely from summer to fall. 

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