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Counteract the gray days with cozy colorful clothes! 🌈 This cashmere sweater set is the prettiest teal and I loved how it looked with this candy pink Chesterfield coat. All are from @anntaylor one of my favorite places to shop because Ann has petites over a size 12. Also all of these items are on sale!

While I did receive these clothes as a gift from Ann Taylor I am under no obligation to share with you. This is what I wore to work and when I saw these colors against the green of my building door I had to prop up my phone and capture the color combo!

This sweater is a classic and with the skirt is created a dress effect you can style with tall boots, ankle boots and tights, or dress down with sneakers. I linked to other pieces in this color that would also look dreamy with this skirt, as well as other gorgeous colorful coats.

For reference I am wearing the coat in XL petite and the sweater set in L. I am 5’3” and usually wear a 14/16

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Just got back from a 4-night getaway with my sister @debbiefaye78 at @curacaomarriottbeachresort. It was a last-minute planned trip that ended up being perfect. We weren’t ready to celebrate Thanksgiving without our mom and this escape what just what our hearts needed. 

I’ll be sharing more once I finally unpack my suitcase and organize my photos and thoughts; but I couldn’t not share this picture from yesterday morning. Debbie and I got up early to enjoy some of the day at the resort before flying home to DC. We had the infinity pool to ourselves, finished our books, and relaxed before a long day of travel. 🌴
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It’s hard when you’re petite and most models aren’t; you have no idea how clothes, especially jeans will fit. To promote @universalstandard’s Denim Drive sale, the company sent me two pairs of jeans of my choice. And I chose to make this video to show how they fit on my 5’3” body. I am usually a 14/32 in jeans but at Universal Standard I wear a 12 because they’re super stretchy and generously sized. 

With jeans as low as $35 in sizes 00-40, this is a sale not to be missed. And use code INFS-BFALISON10 for an additional 10% off sitewide!

The Farrah Flare is a favorite because at my height, most flare jeans will lose what makes them special once hemmed. At a 30” inseam these are great with low heels or lug soles.

The Etta is a straight jean with a vintage fit. If in doubt size down. They’re also super stretchy and the 28” inseam (they also come in 31”) works with my boots and sneakers.

While I was provided the apparel in this Reel for free, I was not paid or contracted to create this content. Consider it a PSA for my fellow shorties shopping this fab denim sale!

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Thanks to @talbotsofficial I’m ready for the holidays! #AD

I love Talbots for holiday fashion and this season’s new arrivals do not disappoint. And for Black Friday the entire site is 40% off with free shipping on orders $150+. Until noon, you also receive 50% off 1 regular price item!

I ordered pieces from the Talbots Holiday Collection and found great quality, great style, and great versatility. How cute is the Breton stripe bateau neck with the removable feather cuffs? The metallic plaid patio skirt is so fun, and these two dresses can glam up or dress down with a change of footwear and bag. For reference, I am wearing everything in either XL or 16 petite.

The ivory cords are also Talbots; the black trousers are from last year’s Talbots Holiday Collection showing how Talbots has lasting style. I’ve linked to exact or very similar in my LTK shop. Follow my shop @wardrobe_oxygen on the @shop.ltk app to shop this post and get my exclusive app-only content! https://liketk.it/4oDJF

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@somaintimates makes it easy to shop for a range of personas this holiday season! #AD With gift guides for a range of personality types, you can easily find great gifts for your loved ones. I was drawn to the creative one, loving the rich colorful florals, luxe satin, lace trim, and of course Soma’s iconic Cool Nights sleepwear! Visit Soma’s gift guide for tips on finding the perfect present this holiday season. #SomaGiftGuide #SomaStartsWithMe
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Working on the weekend is far more enjoyable when it’s in my office 💚

Perimenopause and the pandemic and homeschooling made our row home feel even smaller. So when neighbors revitalized an office building in our town center and offered individual offices for rent, I felt it would be good for business and personally. And I kept it when the world opened up and our kid went back to public school because it helps me have a clear start and end to the work day, but also because I created a space I really enjoy.

This weekend I went to the office to shoot some content. And once I was finished I enjoyed just sitting here, watching the light change. I think I may switch the furniture around, switch up the energy. I love that I can do that without consulting another or having another person’s opinions matter.

When you have a family, things go from me to we. I don’t regret leaving Corporate America to do this full time, but I do miss being part of a team. And I missed having an office, a place away from home that’s just for me. 

I wish more communities would offer rental offices like @thegranitebuilding. With reasonably affordable monthly rates, it doesn’t have to just be business owners who get office spaces. It can be a place to work on a hobby or craft, a place to WFH that’s not home, or a place to just read and write and nap undisturbed. A literal room of one’s own. Because sometimes a person needs time to be a me and not a we. 💚
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You’re never too old for a Rory Gilmore sweater… this cotton fisherman sweater is from @llbean and inspired by @marielle.elizabeth I shopped the men’s department for a better size range. The influencer influenced the influencer!

The jeans are @landsend I got last year and I’m glad they brought them back this year in several washes, inseam lengths, and plus sizes. If in doubt, size down. They will shrink in length slightly but not anywhere else, they’re super comfy and stretchy but don’t stretch out. 

Kept the collegiate vibe going with a trucker cap, HOKAs, and my trusty commuter bag for years: the large @dagnedover Dakota backpack!

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It’s Cozy Season, and @tjmaxx is here to update our wardrobes with stylish accessories and apparel from the best brands for less. #AD

I recently visited tjmaxx.com and was so impressed with the array of elevated designer labels, on-trend looks, and the best prices. This pearl-encrusted beanie is from a woman designer I have admired for years; tjmaxx.com has the matching gloves and other pieces from this label to make a great set for yourself or to gift another. These earrings I’ve seen from the same designer at department stores; in fact I own other earrings from this label and paid much more for them. I should have checked T.J.Maxx first! And this cozy poncho is the perfect layer for late fall in the DC area.

I love how the winter white pieces elevate my existing closet. And pearls can be worn for day or glam up for evening. I can see many ways I’ll be styling these designer accessories from #tjmaxx all season long!

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My husband has a special backpack he fills with weight to wear while hiking; it’s called rucking. I wear a @dagnedover Dakota and fill it with my laptop, my iPad, a full water bottle, and my purse and walk to work; it’s called commuting. 💁🏻‍♀️

But seriously, I’ve had this backpack for five years. It has been shoved under plane seats, in overstuffed car trunks, under feet in the passenger seat. I’ve worn it as I’ve walked miles in major cities and from my house to my town center. My daughter also has a Dagne Dakota; it survived middle school and continues to work through camping, sleepovers, and road trips. It’s genially designed, comfortable, and can take a beating and still look great.

As for the rest of the look, the vest (XL) is a new purchase from @athleta; the Rainier tights (L) are also Athleta but two years old. The purple top is @nike and about a decade old. Hat is @llbean and it’s on sale for less than $15. And my trusty @hoka sneakers that have had their own set of adventures.

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Lifestyle · May 7, 2022

Weekend Reads #199

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barbara kruger your body is a battleground
Untitled (Your body is a battleground) by Barbara Kruger, 1989

I have been intrigued by the idea that Jo Piazza, the host of the podcast Under the Influence, is proposing to have a Woman's Day Off the Internet on September 12th. Inspired by the women's strike in Iceland (BBC), Piazza believes that if all women avoid social media for just one day, it would be powerful enough to change the tide of how Zuckerberg and team benefit off the backs of women.

Well someone else had a similar idea after the Alito leak this week – The Mother's Day Strike. Created by Allison Kolarik  (link to their TikTok), the concept is that all women take a week off. No work, no shopping, no restaurants, no unpaid labor, no economic activity. The Mother's Day Strike site has suggestions for those who are unable to take off work.

Considering how little time there was to prepare for this, how little it was marketed, and how vague and confusing the website (and how the name alone will immediately turn off a huge percentage of those with or who have had a uterus or who identify as women), I don't expect this strike to have huge success… but I wish to participate in hopes it will make at least some impact.

As Kolarik states in this interview for Yahoo, marching doesn't make much of an impact these days. So why not try to hit them in the wallet? We saw how much of an impact that had during lockdown (and likely why mask mandates were lifted). To learn more about the Mother's Day Strike, here is an article on Mashable, and here is an article on Newsweek.

From Sunday through Tuesday, I will not be working. No new content here on Wardrobe Oxygen and I will not be on social media or spending any of my money. This is possible because I am self-employed and work with some amazing individuals and brands that respect my desire to participate in this strike. I know this isn't possible for others, but I respect this idea and hope it has enough traction that it may inspire a better organized, better-planned strike in the near future as I believe this is one of the most successful ways to hit this country where it counts.

I have a previously scheduled engagement I promised to share on social Wednesday night that cannot be rescheduled. Thursday I am heading out of town with my family which will affect spending. As the week continues I will decide whether I post any content after Tuesday but will for sure be back the following week (I have content already scheduled since I was going to share it this coming week, and I think it's pretty great!).

I thank you for your understanding, hope that those of you who can participate in any manner do so, and encourage you to NOT click on any links on my site and make purchases at a minimum, on tomorrow/Sunday but at least through Tuesday. Thank you!

For more information on how I make money from this site, read this piece I wrote about how blogs and influencers make money.

Weekend Reads

How to show up for abortion access. (Google Doc)

Get to work. Get informed. Get brave. (Jill Filipovic; thanks Susie for sending this!)

The Torah of reproductive freedom. (Life is a Sacred Text)

If all these articles about abortion and women's rights being attacked overwhelm you but you want a summary of what's going on and why this requires your immediate attention, this piece is a good summary. (U.S. News & World Report)

Your app knows you got your period. Guess who else it told? (New York Times)

Scientists modified an enzyme that can break down plastic in one week to create fresh material for new products. (Vice)

A lot of material from this John Waters interview couldn't be published. (NPR)

What my mother really meant when she fussed about my hair. (Bazaar)

A new generation of fitness instructors teaches simple skills that make a difference. Why is beginner-level exercise treated like a niche? (The Atlantic)

Older Women Overwhelmingly Live in Poverty — That Was My Trajectory. (Crow's Feet)

A lunch date with dementia. (Human Parts for Medium)

Goodwill sold a bust for $34.99. It’s an ancient Roman relic. (New York Times)

Is there really a weight limit for Plan B? Here’s what you need to know. (Well + Good)

“It’s really odd in the sense that had the lake never receded, we would never have discovered the body,” Good old Global Warming uncovering the mysteries in Lake Mead… (New York Times)

Reconsidering the Spice Girls: How manufactured girl power became real. (New York Times)

Your post-Roe reading list. (The Present Age)

The U.S. now says Russia is wrongfully detaining WNBA star Brittney Griner. (NPR)

Women are calling themselves ‘old and ugly’ on Twitter—and It’s actually super heartwarming. (Glamour)

Roxanne Gay: It's time to rage. (New York Times)

‘Buy now, pay later' is sending the TikTok generation spiraling into debt, popularized by San Francisco tech firms. (SFGate)

When it comes to representation in TV and films, one writer feels very aware that 50 isn’t quite the new 30. But it doesn't have to be. (Shondaland)

For those who like to know the “why” behind MetGala looks, info from Karla Welch, stylist for stars like Amber Valetta, Hailey Beiber, and Adwoa Aboah. (The Thread of It All)

The Great Resignation is becoming a “great midlife crisis”. (Vox)

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I think Jack White is incredibly talented and innovative. His solo music, as well as what he created with The White Stripes, The Racounters, and The Dead Weather continue to be favorites for me. And Jack White has out a new album. And no surprise, it is innovative and creative and showcases his incredible talent. My husband has been playing it on repeat.

Yet there is something about White's new album that doesn't resonate with me. Jack White was born the same year as me, 1975. He's a Gen X man in midlife and I don't blame him for having his music be very man in midlife. He, like many of my generation, are aging well and continuing to be a badass with fantastic personal style, but he's still a midlife man.

And as a woman in midlife, I have a hard time connecting to music made by men in midlife. Older men, sometimes. Younger men, often. But even when I was younger, there was something that changes in the music of a man who has reached midlife.

I shared this with my husband, a fellow 40-something, and he didn't hear it at all. I asked if he noticed this with female artists and he said there's a similar thing that happens when women are around 30 and start having babies and start writing songs about motherhood. And he's right, but I know a lot of female artists who went that route but once their babies left diapers they also left that moment and moved forward.

Maybe it's just me, maybe it's my age (though I've also felt this with my beloved Eddie Vedder and Jim James) but male artists in their 40's get a little self-absorbed and the music feels best made for fellow middle-aged men. And Jack White's genius album (my husband thinks it's the best album of the year) feels not for me.

Except for “Into the Twilight” which is catchy as hell thanks to a Manhattan Transfer sample.

Excellent music, genius artist (will never look a musician friend the same again who didn't know who Jack White was six years ago), but this album is better for folks like my husband. Fear of the Dawn is the first of two albums Jack White is releasing in 2022; I'm curious to see if the second one also hold up to my middle-aged man theory.

russian doll

The second season of Russian Doll is on Netflix and oh this show, I loved it so much. I watched it with my husband and it really etched itself on my brain (and Natasha Lyonne's hair was much inspiration and #GOALZ for my curls) but somehow my husband completely forgot the show. I said we had to re-watch Season 1 so he'd be ready like me for Season 2.

russian doll season 1 party

I am not one who likes rewatching TV series, but dang am I really enjoying revisiting Russian Doll. The details that were missed, the humor that was even funnier the second go-round, and Lyonne just being so utterly fantastic and New York being the best costar… love it.

russian doll duo

I can't recommend this series enough. The humor, the style, the quirkiness, the city… all of it is glorious and sometimes dark and sometimes weird in that bit of heat in a sauce that makes you want even more. I'm writing this on Thursday and I think we'll finish Season 1 tonight so we can enjoy Season 2 this weekend!

For Your Entertainment

This isn't the first time I've shared Aldous Harding. Her music is catchy and odd, she is also odd, and this video is like some weird fever dream after falling asleep to Saturday morning cartoons from the '70s. Enjoy!


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  1. Amanda says

    May 8, 2022 at 12:28 am

    I support you posting about the strike and I have shared as well. I think that boycotts and spending strikes are the kind of action we need. This strike is merely the first in a series of collective actions. Keep spreading the message and doing what you think is right. I will not be spending in support.

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  2. Bette says

    May 7, 2022 at 12:01 pm

    The poorly advertised strike seems pointless! I could see a nation-wide, fully promoted one being more successful. In the meantime, though, I suggest we all re-read the ancient Greek play, Lysistrata, performed in 411 BC. Just goes to show, nothing ever really changes. In Lysistrata, women wanted an end to war and decided to collectively hit their men where it hurt — by refusing to have sex until the war ended. Guess what.

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  3. Rebecca says

    May 7, 2022 at 11:56 am

    I’ve often felt that the fitness industry is for the already fit and while I’m not exactly at ground zero, I have encountered many workouts that assume a level of fitness I don’t have. So I will check out the people mentioned in the article and see what they offer.

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I’ll be sharing more once I finally unpack my suitcase and organize my photos and thoughts; but I couldn’t not share this picture from yesterday morning. Debbie and I got up early to enjoy some of the day at the resort before flying home to DC. We had the infinity pool to ourselves, finished our books, and relaxed before a long day of travel. 🌴

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Working on the weekend is far more enjoyable when it’s in my office 💚

Perimenopause and the pandemic and homeschooling made our row home feel even smaller. So when neighbors revitalized an office building in our town center and offered individual offices for rent, I felt it would be good for business and personally. And I kept it when the world opened up and our kid went back to public school because it helps me have a clear start and end to the work day, but also because I created a space I really enjoy.

This weekend I went to the office to shoot some content. And once I was finished I enjoyed just sitting here, watching the light change. I think I may switch the furniture around, switch up the energy. I love that I can do that without consulting another or having another person’s opinions matter.

When you have a family, things go from me to we. I don’t regret leaving Corporate America to do this full time, but I do miss being part of a team. And I missed having an office, a place away from home that’s just for me. 

I wish more communities would offer rental offices like @thegranitebuilding. With reasonably affordable monthly rates, it doesn’t have to just be business owners who get office spaces. It can be a place to work on a hobby or craft, a place to WFH that’s not home, or a place to just read and write and nap undisturbed. A literal room of one’s own. Because sometimes a person needs time to be a me and not a we. 💚

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You’re never too old for a Rory Gilmore sweater… this cotton fisherman sweater is from @llbean and inspired by @marielle.elizabeth I shopped the men’s department for a better size range. The influencer influenced the influencer!

The jeans are @landsend I got last year and I’m glad they brought them back this year in several washes, inseam lengths, and plus sizes. If in doubt, size down. They will shrink in length slightly but not anywhere else, they’re super comfy and stretchy but don’t stretch out. 

Kept the collegiate vibe going with a trucker cap, HOKAs, and my trusty commuter bag for years: the large @dagnedover Dakota backpack!

Follow my shop @wardrobe_oxygen on the @shop.LTK app to shop this post and get my exclusive app-only content!
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My husband has a special backpack he fills with weight to wear while hiking; it’s called rucking. I wear a @dagnedover Dakota and fill it with my laptop, my iPad, a full water bottle, and my purse and walk to work; it’s called commuting. 💁🏻‍♀️

But seriously, I’ve had this backpack for five years. It has been shoved under plane seats, in overstuffed car trunks, under feet in the passenger seat. I’ve worn it as I’ve walked miles in major cities and from my house to my town center. My daughter also has a Dagne Dakota; it survived middle school and continues to work through camping, sleepovers, and road trips. It’s genially designed, comfortable, and can take a beating and still look great.

As for the rest of the look, the vest (XL) is a new purchase from @athleta; the Rainier tights (L) are also Athleta but two years old. The purple top is @nike and about a decade old. Hat is @llbean and it’s on sale for less than $15. And my trusty @hoka sneakers that have had their own set of adventures.

Follow my shop @wardrobe_oxygen on the @shop.LTK app to shop this post and get my exclusive app-only content!
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Another day of early voting for our city election, another outfit I wore as an election judge! 🗳️

I got this sweater set from @mmlafleur last spring and it continues to be a favorite. The color and popcorn stitch makes it wearable three seasons of the year. I’ve styled it with gold heels and dramatic gold earrings, with sneakers and a crossbody belt bag, and more than once with knee-high boots and a scarf at my throat. The color works with brown and black boots, the skirt silhouette and length with heels and flats. These brown riding boots are from @duoboots and almost a decade old. The scarf belonged to my dad; I have a feeling it was styled with a leisure suit back in the day!

I may have been more dressed up than other election judges but I think seeing democracy in action is a cause to celebrate! 🇺🇸

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Early voting poll worker style 🗳️

I’ve been an election judge (AKA poll worker) for several years but this year I decided to take it a step further and join my city’s Board of Elections. I’m passionate about fair and accessible elections for all. The Board is acting as election judges for early voting so it’s great to use my previous experience on a city level!

I believe voting is a special occasion and I dressed the part. The puff sleeve sweater and pants are from @anntaylor; these pants are the same ones from the suit I wore earlier this week. I added a beloved @hermes scarf as a belt and silver hoops (they belonged to my mom) as a hint of shine.

If your area is having an election this coming week; I implore you to vote. Your voice deserves to be heard. And please ensure your neighbors know of the election and where to vote. 🇺🇸

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Always fun to see my name in lights! 💡 I was a panelist at the annual @jaofcentralmd Leading Ladies event that connects local high schoolers with women in business. My panel was on using social media for promoting one’s business or personal brand. Along with other social media experts, we guided students and adults on how to create compelling and engaging social content and together created content for the conference’s feed. It was fun and I loved being able to share my almost two decades of personal and professional experience!

The dress code for the conference was business professional and since the event’s theme color was pink, they encouraged us to wear the color. 

This @anntaylor suit has been a favorite since late summer. I’ve dressed it down with a white tank and sneakers and glammed it up with a silk cami and gold heeled sandals. I love how Ann Taylor has petite suiting up to size 16; I know I’m not the only short curvy girl who desires suits and professional attire!

For this event I chose a berry-colored microfiber tank from @lovechicos. I own several of these tanks; they wear like iron and the tight weave and subtle shine make them great shells under suits. 

The look fit the theme but was also comfortable. I was glad to share my expertise and encourage others to see how they can donate their time and knowledge to a local @juniorachievementusa #JALeadingLadies #JALeadingLadies2023 #JACMD #JuniorAchievment

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Sharing this from my #iPadOS17 thanks to @apple! A bit belated with all that has been going on lately but I’m really enjoying using an iPad to improve how I work, stay organized, and find new ways to be creative. Can I just say that editing video on an iPad instead of a phone is a game changer!

Recently, I attended an event at the gorgeous Apple Carnegie Library hosted by @flourishplanner_ to learn ways to make the most of #iOS17 and it was awesome. I brought my new iPad and learned about the new wallpaper, stickers, and organizing tools.

As for my look, the dress is from @bananarepublic’s summer collection. Kept it comfy with a pair of Samba sneakers and held down the volume of the dress with my black recycled leather @ganni crossbody. Added an old @_jennybird link necklace and a silver cuff I’ve had since the ‘90s.

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I love an excuse to dress up, especially if it’s for a good cause! This weekend was the @thenewdealcafe Masquer-AID fundraiser to support this independent cafe, art gallery, and live music venue in @cityofgreenbelt.

My family and I have loved going to The New Deal Cafe for all these years. Grabbing coffee with friends, having a meal, seeing an amazing band, participating in an open mic or one of their Reel and Meal events. So @debbiefaye78, our mom, and I got tickets and even chipped in for a plaque from us “Ashpes Girls.” 

Our mom passed before she could attend the event; we asked our like a sister best friend @shellymingram to join us in her place and we had a great time, dancing all night as our mom would have, connecting with neighbors, and supporting a local business we all love so much.

As for the outfit, the dress is @ronnykobo the bag is @ganni and I borrowed both from @renttherunway The shoes I’ve had for years and the gold metal mask I found on Amazon and liked how it could mold to my face and not put pressure on my still-healing eye.

And I know y’all will ask because I received so many DMs this weekend when I shared this event in my Stories… my sister’s dress is from @eshakti she bought it a few years ago and it’s even more gorgeous in person!

#newdealcafe #greenbeltisgreat #onlyingreenbelt #midsizestyle #genxstyle #over40style #greenbeltmd

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The biggest fashion trend this fall is a return to classics. For decades I have turned to @talbotsofficial for quality classics with style.  This season, Talbots has a fantastic range of pants to update the wardrobe. 

I love how these @talbotsofficial ivory stretch corduroy straight leg pants elevate closet classics! Available in Misses, Petite, Plus, Plus Petite, Curvy, and in 10 colors, these cords are a chic alternative to jeans and just as easy care! I can run errands and have a bit of quiet time with an ebook and a coffee with comfort and style. 

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