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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!).

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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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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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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Lifestyle · October 27, 2018

Weekend Reads #26

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Last month Lizz Schumer from the New York Times gave me a call and we chatted about capsule wardrobes and business casual dress in the workplace (see below). At the end of our chat, she asked me what courtesy title I would like as the Times still uses prefixes (Mrs, Ms, Miss, Mr). A man isn't asked this question.  Whether he is 16 or 96, married or single or widowed, he is Mr. I know the default is Ms. as it's considered the neutral equivalent of Mr. But I took my husband's name, and the only way I am in a place where the Times could be calling me at home is because of what he and I have built together so I said Mrs. Woah, I never thought that would be such an issue! So many people reached out to me about that decision. My feeling is that as a feminist I have the right to choose how to be portrayed by society, which means it's just as feminist to call myself a Mrs as a Ms. I'd prefer to not use any of these titles at all and be known as people not by our gender, age, and marital status. But if they must be used, I say use the one that feels right to you, there is no wrong answer. Changing topic, this was a very exciting moment in my life and a goal I have had as a blogger. I've been mentioned in a few publications but the Times has been my holy grail. Thank you Lizz for the opportunity!

Sale Updates

We're in the season of sales, so I'll try to keep this section brief and to the point.

  • Ann Taylor: 50% off current pieces and an additional 50% off sale. For both use promo code FALLCOLORS. This is the link to the new arrivals part of the promo; here's the link to their sale.
  • Boden: Boden doesn't have sales but this weekend it's 15% off today and 10% off tomorrow with promo code P2F3; shop here
  • Dermstore: Dermstore has 20% off Dermalogica, which I know many of you adore. Prices as marked.
  • J. Crew: 40% off hats, sweaters, and other winter must-haves with promo code BRRR, click here to see what's part of the sale
  • J.Jill: $50 off your order of $150 or more (plus free shipping on orders over $150) with promo code COOLDAYS; shop here
  • Lands' End: 40% off full-price coats and jackets, 25% off the rest of the full-price offerings (and right now Lands' End is killing it with good style!) promo code GOLDEN, PIN 7456
  • Soma: Get 15% off your entire purchase with promo code 96158 or 30% off your order of $150 or more with promo code 51039. Shop here.
  • Talbots: their Friends & Family sale of 30% off is going through the weekend, promo code FRIENDS30. Shop here.
  • Torrid: Torrid is great for bras, and they have a great sale this weekend. One bra 25% off, two for 30% off, three or more for 40% off. On top of this, bralettes are 2/$40 and panties are 5/$35. Shop the collection here.

Weekend Reads

One of the biggest questions I get and the most popular search term people use to find Wardrobe Oxygen is how to navigate a Business Casual dress code at the workplace. The New York Times asked me and a few other fab women to share our thoughts on the subject.

Why a cashmere sweater can cost $30 or $2,000.

“A few weeks ago, I began to notice that many of the Fall 2018 styles had something in common: they looked like things that Fran Drescher would have worn in the nineties CBS sitcom ‘The Nanny.‘”

A very powerful piece about the Sandwich Generation.

Another powerful piece, this time from Jenna Birch at Man Repeller.

Held hostage by healthcare: this piece resonated with me. Healthcare is the reason why I didn't quit my job sooner. When I looked for healthcare through the exchange, everything was ridiculously expensive (we're talking 2K/month just for catastrophic care) so we're on COBRA. But that runs out in May so I need to find a replacement. I'm glad that the ACA even exists, though it's not at all perfect. I know there are many in this country held hostage to toxic jobs or positions below their qualifications purely so they can have healthcare and so many who don't even have that luxury.

Karl introduced me to Parliament. We were in his boat of a station wagon that he painted tie-dye red, yellow, and blue. We were driving down Old 450 toward Annapolis; we were heading to the mall to order his tux for homecoming. The tape in the radio was Parliament, the windows were open, Karl was slamming the outside of the car through the open window to the beat and ever since there's been a place in my heart for George Clinton. So I gotta say, I thoroughly enjoyed this piece about Clinton by Brooke Bobb. The title makes you think it's all about sneakers but no, it's so much more delightful.

Who needs daytime soap operas when you can read about the drama between Mattel and MGA, the parents of Barbie and Bratz.

Have a love/hate relationship with your Instagram feed? You're not the only one; this piece by Sarah from Yes and Yes has some great ideas that may make you feel happier about it.

This Week's Reader Question

“Love your blog and appreciate that you include styles that come in a variety of sizes. I am 5’1”; I’ve been looking for slim comfortable pants that are not skin tight leggings (knit or ponte knit or I’m open to other options) to wear around the house for fall/winter, but still look presentable to run out for errands. I live in the Midwest where it’s cold and snowy which you can relate to. For a few years Talbots had knit pants they called yoga pants which were slim but not leggings and looked great with short Chelsea boots or sneakers. They’ve changed the style of them and they’re not quite as flattering. I’m retired and love my jeans but many times when you’re doing things around the house you want something a little more comfortable and not as restricting as jeans, if that makes sense.”

I think this is something many women would love to have.  So often it's either leggings or wide-leg knit pants.  However, a nice straight leg pant is something that is easiest to wear, and easiest to transition to street wear (and even workwear depending on your office culture). Below is a gallery of pants I found that I felt may do the job; while all the options are petite, click on the images as most come in other lengths and sizes.

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Karl and I were watching an old episode of Jools Holland and Mirel Wagner was on it. Her voice was so hauntingly beautiful I had to share it with you. Not a fan of the video, if you'd prefer you can listen to her on Spotify.

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  1. RoseAG says

    October 29, 2018 at 4:29 pm

    We just got our bill for health coverage and the premium went down a little bit.
    Maryland took some measures to stabilize premiums this year so maybe you’ll find better options.
    The “can I afford to purchase health care” decision is one factor that goes into deciding whether being self-employed is a viable option.

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  2. Book Goddess says

    October 29, 2018 at 10:47 am

    Thank you for a wonderful and thoughtful website!

    Reply
  3. Stacie says

    October 28, 2018 at 11:37 pm

    Ah, healthcare. My husband has had an unspecified RA variant for over a decade–the medication prescribed was originally $1200 a month back in the mid 2000s. It’s risen to almost twice that in 2018. When we had our child back in 2015, he’d just been laid off, and I’d completed a run in Washington state’s proud tradition of “consulting”–work 18 months, and then take a required six month break from the company you consulted for. This rule was put in place so tech companies can get around making permanent employees of the temp workers they hire for years at a time. Our ACA premiums were expensive, but because of the “pre-exisiting condition” call out, we were able to GET coverage. Pre-ACA, we would have been uninsurable.

    Recently the RA variant issue has vanished–we are greatly. But we are forever vigilant about healthcare.

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  4. mary w says

    October 28, 2018 at 5:27 pm

    I remember back in the early 1970s when Ms. was so new not everyone even knew how to pronounce it. My 50ish male boss asked me, “Does Ms. mean they are single, married or divorced?” My 20 year old self told him, “It means they don’t think their marital status is any of your business.” He walked away still confused.

    I’m surprised that anything other than Ms. still survives, but to each their own.

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  5. Alison Gary says

    October 28, 2018 at 4:44 pm

    From a reader who emailed her comment:

    Re: the question from the retired woman who asked about everyday jeans

    I have 6 pairs of these pants from Marks and Spencer. Someone even called them dress pants when I had them on one day. They don’t have elastic tops or ties but they sit nicely at my waist and are comfy enough for airplanes. I’m 5 feet tall. They aren’t petite but when hemmed they hang properly.

    https://www.marksandspencer.com/cotton-rich-joggers/p/p22511885?image=SD_01_T57_6660_Y0_X_EC_90&color=BLACK&prevPage=plp

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  6. Bigbosslady says

    October 28, 2018 at 11:56 am

    Aww, you’re quite welcome! And let me thank YOU for this great blog and community you have created. I stop by here everyday for a pick me up and inspiration.

    Reply
  7. Bigbosslady says

    October 27, 2018 at 10:03 pm

    But I didn’t come after your husband, I just asked what title he would use. And his title doesn’t reflect his marital status because men received respect because they were adults irrespective of marital status, unlike women. And the issue wasn’t really with married women, they were the top of the pyramid, it was the lack of respect given to unmarried women, who could be 50 years old and still referred to as Miss. I read the NYTimes article and the Mrs didn’t really register with me, but I was definitely annoyed with the argument in in this post, both for not recognizing the historical lack of symmetry (tons of wives have done a lot to contribute to their husbands’ successes but we wouldn’t change the husband’s title to reflect that, I think what we would generally want is some sort of acknowledgement of their contribution with a byline or co authorship or whatever. And the stuff reflective of choice feminism, which thank goodness has grown stale since it’s heydays in the 90s. I think one of the fundamental aspects of feminism to think hard about the gendered array of choices offered and the weights assigned to them, rather than just applauding that a woman chose something.

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    • Alison Gary says

      October 28, 2018 at 10:10 am

      You’re right. And I want to thank you for persisting, coming back, not letting it go. It would have been easy to be annoyed with my response and just go away, but you came back and you showed me how I was wrong. I really appreciate it, and I hope others have also read your comments. It’s Sunday morning and my brain isn’t at 100% so this isn’t the best reply but honestly, thank you.

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  8. Nadine says

    October 27, 2018 at 8:58 pm

    I think the pants you are looking for are the lululemon “on the fly” pants. They are not leggings, they pull on, have pockets, and look great. They are so comfortable! There are a variety of colors; full or crop length. I sound like Allison!

    https://shop.lululemon.com/p/women-pants/On-The-Fly-Pant/_/prod8431171

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    • Alison Gary says

      October 27, 2018 at 9:05 pm

      Fantastic, thank you for sharing these!

      Reply
  9. Bigbosslady says

    October 27, 2018 at 8:42 pm

    So Karl’s efforts don’t get reflected in his title because he’s a man. Feminists fought for the Ms designation so that women wouldn’t be publicly defined by their marital status either. Mrs is on its way out, along with Miss, and it’ll be awesome when it happens. You can have better and worse choices, just because you chose something doesn’t mean that it can’t be criticized. Your explanation on this post “I chose it so it must be great” is weaksauce. It sounds like Charlotte in Sex in the City yelling “I choose my choice!”

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    • Alison Gary says

      October 27, 2018 at 9:05 pm

      It totally can be criticized and honestly, if I had a chance to do it over I’d likely pick Ms. I do feel in 2018 it’s great we have options, something we wouldn’t have if it weren’t for trailblazing feminists before me. I put myself out in the public, therefore I open myself to criticism and never expect everyone to agree with me. But you came questioning my husband in the previous comment which is what got me riled up.

      Reply
  10. Bigbosslady says

    October 27, 2018 at 7:26 pm

    So when Karl does something publicly that both of you built together, what title does HE use?

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    • Alison Gary says

      October 27, 2018 at 7:43 pm

      He says he’s my photographer. When people ask what he does for a living he says he supports my business. He was the stay at home parent so I could kill it at my job, he does the laundry, he makes this family run. No need to go there. If there was a title for married man he’d use it.

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  11. Kris says

    October 27, 2018 at 12:55 pm

    Congratulations on The NY Times article! Interesting, when I read Mrs. (versus Ms.) it evoked something Father Knows Best for me. (This from a 57 year old Mrs.!) But I applaud your reason

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    • Katelin says

      October 27, 2018 at 9:34 pm

      I agree. Mrs. sounds unprofessional to me and is unrelated to taking someone’s last name. But a woman who is in the NY Times definitely gets to define herself on her own terms so you go, Alison! Nice job.

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  12. Marian says

    October 27, 2018 at 12:31 pm

    I find it refreshing that you call yourself Mrs. You honor both your marriage and your husband (so over the use of the word partner). Loved the NYT commentary you contributed to – I find you have the most practical and realistic approach to capsule wardrobing for a “corporate” position. Machine washable is essential in my field (hospital medicine) and the pieces you offer and style meet that necessity but are still sharp and professional looking. Very much enjoy your blog.

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    • Amanda says

      October 27, 2018 at 3:11 pm

      “So sick of the word partner.” I use
      the word partner to avoid outing myself in situations which might be unsafe. Your comment comes from a place of privledge and ignorance. Language is important.

      Reply
  13. b says

    October 27, 2018 at 11:19 am

    On the subject of comfy pants; I agree that Lands End has some great options for the shorter woman. I have the yoga pant, the starfish staight (a cotton option) and the active 5 pocket. The latter is my favorite because pockets! I don’t need any more pants, skirts or dresses without pockets in my life. Be aware I found the petite size of all these pants have a longer than average rise on me.

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  14. Ann Marie says

    October 27, 2018 at 9:26 am

    With regard to the reader question, check out the ponte pants from Uniqlo. They are awesome! They are comfortable like sweatpants but look great with heels for work. Plus they are only $20! I was skeptical at first because I didn’t think they would look professional but I went into the store and tried them on and I am a total convert. I have them in black and navy and am considering buying the grey.

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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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