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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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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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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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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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Fall, Outfit Posts · October 29, 2013

What I Wore: Not Following Directions

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Blazer: The Limited (similar) | Dress: Ann Taylor | Shoes: Fitzwell “Aurora” | Bracelet: J. Crew (similar) | Watch: Citizen c/o WatchCo

I bought this dress in a rush, and I must admit after my first time wearing it I didn't have the desire to wear it again. But that would be a big waste of money, so I washed it cold on the gentle cycle (it says Dry Clean but it's 100% polyester ponte and I have bought a lot of Ann Taylor ponte before and it washes beautifully) and hung it to dry. This morning I tried to iron out the wrinkles with a relatively cool iron and where the iron went, the fabric immediately faded. Oh, and the dress which originally hit right to the knees is now at a length which is veering on inappropriate for the office. I must admit, I miss the old quality of Ann Taylor. They seem to be very lost, going from trendy to classic to trendy again, and their quality is all over the place. So if you get this dress, follow the instructions and be sure to dry clean. 

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  1. Cassandra Westfall says

    November 3, 2013 at 7:52 pm

    I have noticed the decline in quality among several of my favorite retailers. Prices have generally not declined along with this quality, but I have noticed that sales and coupons have. I’m sure retailers are cutting more corners to compete in this tough economy (and to maintain their own profit margins), but it doesn’t do consumers a lot of good when we are paying high prices for what is essentially disposable fashion. It is frustrating, to say the least.

    I second the suggestion about getting this top altered into a blouse. While it stinks to invest MORE money into an item, if you can turn it into a piece that you’ll actually WANT to wear, it may be worth it.

    Cassie
    http://stylecassentials.blogspot.com

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  2. Katie Cameron O'Mailia says

    October 30, 2013 at 1:09 pm

    Do you like the shoes that you are wearing in this post? I have had the hardest time finding shoes that fit. I have always been a size 8, but now a size 8 seems to slip on my heel.

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    • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

      October 30, 2013 at 1:15 pm

      I bought wide and shouldn’t have, but otherwise these shoes are AMAZING and the price is insane (usually under $25 and real leather via 6pm.com). Fitzwell strategically places their heels to reduce pressure on your foot, very wearable for a higher height!

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  3. Katie says

    October 30, 2013 at 8:46 am

    This seems to be happening all across the board. When brands like Ann Taylor are dropping in quality, you KNOW it’s an epidemic. It makes me think fo the way people have been complaining about J. Crew’s drastic drop in quality (and hike UP in prices) ever since the early 2000’s, when it used to be a reliably quality-made preppy but still okay for business wear brand.

    Hell, I’ve noticed people complaining about L. L. BEAN’s quality going down. Our fast-fashion obsession is definitely coming back to bite us now.

    That said, you look gorgeous, the dress looks great on you and it’s pretty much the perfect color for your skin and hair!

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  4. Julie says

    October 30, 2013 at 7:31 am

    Sorry to hear about the shrinking and fading. But from the picture the dress looks incredible on you. The hemline and waistline both hit you perfectly, I think.

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  5. Happinessatmidlife says

    October 29, 2013 at 8:56 pm

    I hate when that happens. I did that with a couple of skirts from BR without reading the washing label and it shrunk so much that I can only wear it on the weekend with tights.

    I’ve learned at least to iron the insides to test the fading issue but still forget sometimes. I think the dress still works on you.

    Alice
    http://www.happinessatmidlife.com

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  6. Tracey Southwell says

    October 29, 2013 at 7:05 pm

    For what my humble opinion is worth Allie, I think it looks better on you now…this is the one you wore in that post at the shopping centre with your friends when you were hot and put your hair in a pony tail? I think the length is better. Sad to hear your fav brand has gone south…but it’s an opportunity to find ew pastures!

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  7. Jennifer says

    October 29, 2013 at 6:31 pm

    I agree with many here who said you look great in the dress and in that color. I understand not wanting to spend more money on an imperfect item, and your “you don’t *have* to make it work” post from long ago is still one of my favorites… but all those caveats aside, you could go to a tailor and have him/her transform the dress into a lovely peplum blouse. Then you keep the good stuff without anxiety about length, skirt tugging, etc.

    And, yeah, I’m off Ann Taylor, and BR, and JCrew… which leaves me in a tizzy about finding reasonably priced work clothes. Even when I can find it on sale, Theory doesn’t fit me right. Can we crowd source a solution here?!

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  8. crtfly says

    October 29, 2013 at 5:31 pm

    Allie,

    I agree with everyone else that the dress looks fabulous on you. But I have to say that I am angry at Ann Taylor. This was not an inexpensive dress. For the price I would expect much better quality. Shame on them. Now that you’ve not followed the cleaning instructions, I suppose you can’t take it back for a refund. I am sorry. Ann Taylor mistreated my friend and I am unhappy about that.

    Chris

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  9. Lady of Style says

    October 29, 2013 at 4:28 pm

    My favourite colour this season – styled the way I love. Great look, Alison!

    Annette | Lady of Style

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  10. cecelia says

    October 29, 2013 at 3:54 pm

    Ugh, that should NOT have shrunk like that. Polyester is practically indestructible. I wash absolutely everything and rarely have had something like that happen. (I even wash leather. I washed my wedding gown. I am washing machine fearless.)

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  11. Lisa says

    October 29, 2013 at 3:22 pm

    Allie, I don’t often comment but I just had to say you look GORGEOUS! Love that color on you 🙂

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  12. Rebekah B says

    October 29, 2013 at 2:58 pm

    Yeah, it’s hard to know when you can get away with machine washing and when you really have to dry clean. I just bought a top from the Kohl’s juniors’ department, which I haven’t done in years, and it said Dry Clean on it. Yeah no. Well, now, like your dress, it’s shorter than it was, and the hemline is kind of asymmetrical. Luckily, it wasn’t an investment at all. That really is a bummer about your dress!

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  13. Eleanorjane says

    October 29, 2013 at 2:53 pm

    I know it doesn’t have good associations, but it does look lovely on you – the colour is great and it’s a nice tailored style. With a pair of opaques or patterned tights you’d be just fine for the length (it looks alright to me, but if you’re feeling uncomfy).

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  14. Sarah says

    October 29, 2013 at 2:39 pm

    And yet, you look AWESOME. That berry color is truly your shade. I understand you’re frustrated with the dress (no, I really do…I never follow dry clean only directions, and have lived to regret it), but you are totally rockin’ your outfit. Wish I had your confidence! I know I could wear similar outfits, but fall into the trap of “I really shouldn’t wear that”. I live in a town of 400, and sometimes feel trapped with wearing what I wear b/c it’s what I’ve always worn! After I started following your blog I bought some black heels that I wore all the time to work–and believe me, I heard about it all over town! Sheesh.

    Reply
  15. Carissa says

    October 29, 2013 at 2:17 pm

    I’ve been noticing that as well. Surprisingly though LOFT has seemed to step up their quality. Not sure how that all works out but glad I still have some work-friendly retail options.

    Reply
  16. WashingTina says

    October 29, 2013 at 1:12 pm

    Ugh…I’ve been feeling that way lately about Banana Republic. Everything just seems so poorly made, which makes me sad because it used to be a go-to for work stuff.

    Reply
    • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

      October 29, 2013 at 1:15 pm

      YES! I only have one recent BR thing, everything else I order and return or try on and don’t buy because it’s just not like it used to be in regard to quality. J. Crew seems to be getting better (they used to be awesome then get inconsistent), but with it, their prices are raising. So disappointing, all of them!

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    • Maryn says

      October 30, 2013 at 9:49 am

      I feel the same way about BR! I used to buy their sweaters and cardigans every season and now it seems like they shrink or pill, even with dry cleaning or careful washing. Ugh!

      Reply
  17. Grace Mitchell says

    October 29, 2013 at 12:11 pm

    My last two orders from Ann Taylor have been a train wreck, with literally every single item going back due to low quality. It’s depressing, because they’d be my go-to otherwise.

    Reply
  18. fayebrowndc says

    October 29, 2013 at 12:11 pm

    I buy almost all of my work clothes from Ann Taylor. I totally agree about the quality. It used to be reliably top notch, now it’s hit or miss. Plus, they just discontinued my favorite perfume that I’ve been wearing for about five years. Frustrating!

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    • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

      October 29, 2013 at 12:15 pm

      They sent me their new fragrance (http://www.anntaylor.com/fragrance/cat860020 ) and it’s pretty but nothing I can wear, unlike the old one. A bit more feminine and I think a bit stronger too.

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  19. Tiffany says

    October 29, 2013 at 12:05 pm

    Oh no! I just bought that dress during the 50% off sale yesterday. I was planning to wear it to a work event next week. Perhaps I shoud return it and take a trip to Nordstrom or J. Crew.

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    • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

      October 29, 2013 at 12:07 pm

      Wear it, love it, but be sure to take it to the cleaners and don’t go the easy route like I did 🙂 It is a fab dress, and very flattering, but not water-friendly 🙁

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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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https://liketk.it/4kFNi #talbots #mytalbots #talbotspartner #ltkover40 #modernclassicstyle #liketkit #ltkover40

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