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

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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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Outfit Posts, Spring · May 31, 2016

What I Wore: Graphic

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Wardrobe Oxygen in a Vince Camuto black, white, and blue graphic dress, Novica clutch, and orange Nine West pumpsdress | shoes | bag | earrings | lipcolor

Wardrobe Oxygen in a Vince Camuto black, white, and blue graphic dress, Novica clutch, and orange Nine West pumps Wardrobe Oxygen in a Vince Camuto black, white, and blue graphic dress, Novica clutch, and orange Nine West pumps Wardrobe Oxygen in a Vince Camuto black, white, and blue graphic dress, Novica clutch, and orange Nine West pumps Dress: Maggy London (14) | Shoes: Nine West (on sale!) | Bag: c/o Novica | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban | Earrings: eBay | Bracelet: Rebecca Minkoff (similar) | Lipstick: Infalliable Pro-Matte Gloss in Aphrodite Kiss c/o L'Oreal

When the warm temps hit, nothing is better than a dress. Even better when it's machine washable and can be tossed in the dryer!  This one is lined, which one may see as being heavier, but it helps it not stick to the skin, skim the figure, and hide sweat.  A graphic print keeps it from looking too casual (or too much like a paper bag). While I wore it here with pumps, don't be afraid to style a dress like this with flat sandals for an easy summer look that is comfortable yet still high on style. I also like this dress with these gold sandals I picked up last month. And when summer hits, I wear far less makeup yet still get impact with a bold lip and a bit of liquid eye liner (my favorite is Maybelline Line Stiletto which washes off easily yet stays in place through heat and humidity).  L'Oreal sent me this lipcolor a few months ago and it's perfect for the warmer temps because it stays in place, isn't sticky, but doesn't dry out my lips.

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  1. Anna says

    June 2, 2016 at 8:02 am

    You look STUNNING in that dress! Love the contrast with the shoes too, unexpected and awesome.

    Reply
    • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

      June 3, 2016 at 8:57 am

      Thanks so much Anna!

      Reply
  2. MJ says

    May 31, 2016 at 10:00 pm

    You look 100% gorgeous. Stunning. Love the red pops.

    Reply
    • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

      June 1, 2016 at 9:35 am

      Thank you!!

      Reply
  3. Christine says

    May 31, 2016 at 9:50 pm

    You look stunning! I love the pops of red and the crazy hoop earrings!!
    I am hoping that you will post some casual summer dresses with sneakers. I’m a shorty like you and am waiting for some inspiration before I jump on that trend. I love the idea, but have a only seen the look with shapeless tee shirt dresses.

    Reply
    • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

      June 1, 2016 at 9:37 am

      I LOOOOVE the trend, but with my thick ankles it’s tough. I bought some Adidas Superstars and am returning them because on me they look like orthopedic shoes. However, I’ll be wearing my Converse Shorelines and SUPERGA slip-ons for sure (and this post has me wearing the Shorelines with a dress: http://www.wardrobeoxygen.com/2016/04/boden-denim-dress.html

      Reply
  4. AnaBananas says

    May 31, 2016 at 8:57 pm

    I love the red lips and shoes! Maybe if the pattern was red and black…the light blue is throwing me off. I don’t like the stripes, I feel that on me, the stripes would definitely accentuate areas I would prefer not to.

    Reply
    • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

      June 1, 2016 at 9:39 am

      I envisioned wearing this dress with silver jewelry and my silver pumps but when I put it on it felt too one-dimensional. I took this clutch with me on my trip and was putting it away and saw it next to the dress and it just inspired me to get all wacky. It’s hard to tell in the photos but the lips are a hot pink almost red and the shoes are orange. And the best part of these stripes is that they meet above the belly, I think if they were lower it would be like a target right for my gut! 🙂

      Reply
  5. oneWEIRDword says

    May 31, 2016 at 7:37 pm

    Vavoom! Perfect, basically. A great dress on you and perfectly styled. The red shoes! You know what you’re doing.

    Reply
    • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

      June 1, 2016 at 9:37 am

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  6. Shannon McBride says

    May 31, 2016 at 3:02 pm

    So you delete any questions that aren’t glowing and blowing smoke up your ass?

    Reply
    • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

      May 31, 2016 at 3:04 pm

      No, I only delete comments that are straight up rude, offensive, or attack readers of the blog. Your comment provided no value, and a reader even flagged it as being inappropriate.

      Reply
      • oneWEIRDword says

        May 31, 2016 at 7:40 pm

        On my old blog I used to delete comments like that; I felt like it was the equivalent of pooping on my front lawn.

        Reply
        • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

          June 1, 2016 at 9:35 am

          Very good analogy!

          Reply
      • Leigh Halliday Bligh says

        June 1, 2016 at 11:33 am

        I wonder, do people have to try hard to be so rude & unproductive, or does it just come naturally? hmmm … either way, they are very unhappy beings.

        Reply
  7. Andrea@WellnessNotes says

    May 31, 2016 at 2:49 pm

    Great dress! I really like the pattern. And I love the red shoes & the fun bag with it! You look fabulous!

    And I love your smile – you look so happy!

    Andrea
    Andrea’s Wellness Notes

    Reply
    • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

      May 31, 2016 at 2:53 pm

      Thanks so much Andrea!

      Reply
  8. Jodie Filogomo says

    May 31, 2016 at 2:17 pm

    Wowza Allie!! This is definitely a perfect dress for you!!
    I love that you went with red shoes too—what a fun surprise!
    jodie
    http://www.jtouchofstyle.com

    Reply
    • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

      May 31, 2016 at 2:18 pm

      Thanks Jodie!

      Reply
  9. Leigh Halliday Bligh says

    May 31, 2016 at 10:20 am

    YOU look AMAZING! Your confidence and happiness radiate in these photos. You inspire me with every post. I am new to your blog and look forward to them. I try hard to ‘style’ my outfits.. none of us end up looking like the anorexic models.. its unrealistic to think clothing will drape or give a similar look on real bodies.. so why do we have models that really don’t model what clothing on a body should represent..?? .. not really a question.. plus when I am 5 feet nothing it presents more of a challenge. Anyhooo.. I’ll keep trying and you keep up your inspiration… You have talent and personality.. it shows.. Thank you
    ❤ Leigh

    Reply
    • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

      May 31, 2016 at 10:30 am

      Thanks so much Leigh! And that’s why I love blogs – women of so many sizes, shapes, ages, and personal styles showcase what they wear and showcase that all of us can have fun with fashion and what may look a certain way on a model may look different – in fact BETTER on a different figure! Being petite does make fashion tough, but luckily more brands are carrying petites and customer reviews so you can get a better gauge of fit before buying. And good thing most drycleaners can hem and shorten sleeves pretty cheaply, my cleaner knows me VERY well! 🙂

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      • tgchi13 says

        June 2, 2016 at 9:37 pm

        You do look freakin’ amazing!

        Reply
        • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

          June 3, 2016 at 8:56 am

          thank you!

          Reply
  10. Shannon McBride says

    May 31, 2016 at 9:34 am

    Oh God aren’t you embarrassed to have arms like that out on display? If I had arms like that I would wear sleeves. Ew.

    Reply

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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 🥰

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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!

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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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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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 
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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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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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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!

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