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My dress is @adamlippes borrowed via @renttherunway and Cheetos with Sauvignon Blanc is a really fun pairing!
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Met three dear friends for an early dinner that went on until after the sun set. Great food and conversation with some great women!

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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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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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Necklace: @_jennybird (old)
Ring: @realmfinejewelry 
Bra: @lovebravissimo 
Lipstick: @glossier 
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Outfit Posts, Summer · August 16, 2012

Thursday: Polka Dotty

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ann taylor blouse dots
gold enamel bracelet
ann taylor pleated skirt
hobo black leather bag clutch
vince camuto dalmatian haircalf pumps
ann taylor dotted blouse

Blouse: Ann Taylor
Skirt: Ann Taylor (similar)
Shoes: Vince Camuto
Bag: Hobo (similar)
Bracelet: Nordstrom
Lipstick: Combo of Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butters in Cherry Tart and Pink Truffle

Yesterday I went into Ann Taylor to return a piece I ordered online and left with this blouse (size 12 Regular). I didn't want to spend, but this top was just too cute. The bow detail is so sweet and would look great peeking out of a cardigan once the temperature drops. And then once I got home, these shoes were waiting for me from a recent Nordstrom purchase. I already own Vince Camuto shoes and know they are well-crafted and comfortable and these aren't any different. I love the details – the haircalf exterior, visible stitching on the leather sole, leather insole – these shoes in person look far more expensive than their pricetag. While they aren't a true black and white print (more like off-white with brown-black) when right on top of the shoe, from this distance (and even when I cross my legs) it is a good match with the blouse.

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  1. Barbara Onianwah says

    September 12, 2012 at 4:47 am

    Oh why can’t I be more fashionable *sob*
    I absolutely adore polka dots and your top is beautiful. I love the mix of everything and the pointy shoes…. *sigh*
    Barbara
    http://barbsiesmusings.blogspot.com

    Lagos, Nigeria

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  2. Citizen Rosebud says

    September 10, 2012 at 1:12 pm

    I love the mix! the shoes, the dots and the coral pleated skirt- so lovely and chic!

    Reply
  3. Sydney says

    August 20, 2012 at 7:47 pm

    Hmm, I am a first time READER, not a first time reading. 🙂 Although it was my first time reading….

    Reply
  4. Sydney says

    August 20, 2012 at 7:46 pm

    I’m a first time reading, thanks to Catherine from
    http://www.walkingwithcake.com/ and I have to say I love love love the dots on dots! I’m not quite sure I’ve ever seen the combo with a white shirt with subtle black dots and then a shoe with bold dots. LOVE! ~ Sydney, http://www.chicstripes.wordpress.com

    Reply
  5. Kimberlee VDW says

    August 20, 2012 at 1:29 pm

    So pretty and feminine!

    Reply
  6. melissapedsrn says

    August 20, 2012 at 9:11 am

    I don’t know why, but you in “flirty girl” mode always hits the right note…you look fab!

    Reply
  7. Happinessatmidlife says

    August 19, 2012 at 2:49 am

    I LOVE this outfit! I almost picked up this top but passed since I have so many polka dots but the bow detail is so fun. I am loving your purse too. The details and the colors makes this outfit so feminine!

    Alice
    http://www.happinessatmidlife.com

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  8. Socialitedreams says

    August 17, 2012 at 9:54 pm

    adorable look, esp like the shoes and skirt

    Reply
  9. J says

    August 17, 2012 at 10:59 am

    I recently purchased a similar pleated skirt thinking, “This is something I’d see on Wardrobe Oxygen”. Lo and behold, I wore mine today and here it is on the blog! Love it!

    Reply
    • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

      August 17, 2012 at 11:00 am

      LOL!

      Reply
  10. Sarah7500 says

    August 17, 2012 at 8:49 am

    I would wear this entire outfit. Love it on you! And thanks for stopping by the blog recently! 😀
    Sarah R from http://www.fillupyourmug.blogspot.com

    Reply
  11. Emily says

    August 17, 2012 at 5:29 am

    Really cute, you look great.

    Reply
  12. Women Escorts says

    August 17, 2012 at 3:17 am

    You look cute…love that polka dotty outfit!

    Reply
  13. TheStyleConfessions says

    August 16, 2012 at 11:57 pm

    SO cute! Love the shoes and the color combination.

    Reply
  14. districtofchic says

    August 16, 2012 at 11:30 pm

    Oh those shoes are so adorable! They complement the blouse so well! Fabulous look!

    Reply
  15. Kristin Hodnett says

    August 16, 2012 at 9:02 pm

    I can’t wait to see it with a cardigan in the fall. I love shirts with a little bit of detail around the neckline like the bow, but can never figure out how to layer them and get it to look right!

    Reply
  16. Ingrid says

    August 16, 2012 at 8:47 pm

    This is my favourite of your recent outfits! So gorgeous, and you look beautiful and happy as ever. Your outfits are such an inspiration – I have embraced colour and mixing prints because of seeing you do it so well!

    Reply
  17. Nancy says

    August 16, 2012 at 8:32 pm

    SUPER cute. I love the top so much, I’m thinking of buying it now, WHILE PREGNANT, just so I can have it in time for next Spring! ( I give birth in Feb.) Love this whole look.

    Reply
  18. Dominique says

    August 16, 2012 at 8:19 pm

    Hi Alison,

    I live in MD so when I need style inspiration I always visit your page to get it. I can tell you have an amazing personality and sense of style and you are not afraid of color which I love!!! Regardless of the negative comments which I read about in a previous post, I just wanted to drop a note to you and say I love your style. Keep smiling..Dominique 🙂

    Reply
  19. Eleanorjane says

    August 16, 2012 at 6:41 pm

    CUTE outfit! 🙂

    Reply
  20. crtfly says

    August 16, 2012 at 6:36 pm

    Allie,

    You pull this look off so well. You look fabulous in pink. You in this outfit reminds me of the gorgeous pinup girls on the 40s posters and calendars.

    I don’t like pink on me anyway, but if I tried this look, I would look like the hippopotamus toe dancers from Disney’s Fantasia!

    Chris

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  21. Jamie says

    August 16, 2012 at 4:45 pm

    You are so pretty! I love this outfit! 🙂

    Reply
  22. Emily says

    August 16, 2012 at 1:49 pm

    This is a really cute summery look! You’ve given me a lot of inspiration! I normally find pleated skirts (even in light fabrics) too ‘pouffy’ and bulky but this one looks to be a really nice weight of fabric and size of pleat. (although I’d like to see it with a different bag if possible as I think the black one is quite a harsh contrast)

    Reply
  23. Kendra says

    August 16, 2012 at 1:11 pm

    I love this top! It’s adorable! And that color pink is divine on your skin tone 🙂

    Reply
  24. Sonia Mercado says

    August 16, 2012 at 12:36 pm

    Love this combo of black/white with the bright coral color. The bow on the blouse is adorable!
    Incidentally, I’m glad to be able to comment again–I had issues for a few days where I was unable to do so.

    Reply
  25. Sally McGraw says

    August 16, 2012 at 11:42 am

    Oh, that blouse is so fabulous. Love the little bow!

    Reply
  26. Roberta (The Chic Librarian) says

    August 16, 2012 at 11:11 am

    Hee hee! I’m wearing that skirt today too, with a deep purple tee and an orange paisley scarf. I’ll try the leopard shoes next time. You’re always an inspiration!

    Reply
    • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

      August 16, 2012 at 11:13 am

      Oh wow that combination sounds fantastic! You just inspired me in return!!

      Reply
  27. Ashley // Dramatis Personae says

    August 16, 2012 at 10:55 am

    Such a pretty and sweet outfit! I love how it’s very feminine and pretty, without being too girly.

    Reply
    • Ashley // Dramatis Personae says

      August 16, 2012 at 10:56 am

      Also- for any plus size readers you may have: City Chic (US) has a similar skirt on their site right now. It’s a bit more peach-coral than pink-coral, and sizes are limited: http://www.citychiconline.com/index.php/bottoms/skirts/pleated-midi-skirt-orange-14-xs-10827.html

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      • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

        August 16, 2012 at 10:58 am

        Awesome thanks for the tip!!

        Reply
  28. Amanda says

    August 16, 2012 at 10:47 am

    SO good! One of my favorite outfits yet–that top is so fantastic!

    xo

    Reply
  29. PinQueenCity says

    August 16, 2012 at 10:42 am

    those VC heels are fabulous! I have a similar leopard print pair that I love!

    Reply

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