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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 Unbelievable Lift Scoop Balconette: sexy, supportive, and so lightweight!

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Necklace: @_jennybird (old)
Ring: @realmfinejewelry 
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Lipstick: @glossier 
Pins as “cufflinks”: vintage

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Fall, Outfit Posts · September 24, 2014

What I Wore: Style Meets Comfort [Sponsored]

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Jacket: LOFT (similar) | Tee: Ann Taylor (similar) | Jeans: Gap | Bag: c/o Handbag Heaven | Shoes: Comfort Plus by Predictions ‘Karmen' available at Payless

Many of you ask me to recommend footwear brands that offer comfort and style at a reasonable pricepoint. So when Payless ShoeSource contacted me regarding their comfort line, I knew I had to review it for you!

Comfort Plus by Predictions and Dexflex Comfort are Payless lines of shoes that come in regular and wide sizes 5 to 13. With memory foam insoles and flexible outsoles, these shoes are uber comfortable for walking and standing all day. When I visited my nearby Payless location I was really impressed by how these lines incorporate popular fall fashion trends. From pointed toes to leopard print, classic oxfords to booties and “shooties,” one can find on-trend shoes for work and play. I chose the ‘Karmen' round-toe pump in wine, a hot color this season. The suede-like finish looks great peeking out of suiting trousers, paired with work dresses, but for this post I chose to dress them down with boyfriend jeans.

The shoes really are as comfortable as they claim. I wore them one day to work and found them comfortable enough to take a brisk walk of a few blocks on my lunch hour and didn't get any blisters, rubbing, or hot spots. Standing was also comfortable; I got stuck standing the majority of my Metro commute home and wasn't shifting my weight the whole trip like I usually do. All this comfort, seasonally-appropriate style, and less than $30! I'm glad to find Payless as a source for budget-friendly comfort shoes!

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Payless via Burst Media. The opinions and text are all mine.

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  1. mark a. says

    September 30, 2014 at 10:36 pm

    i love your comfortable and cute outfit!

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  2. Brynn says

    September 30, 2014 at 7:32 pm

    I love this brand! I own several of their flats and a pair of heeled ankle booties that I just love. I want to get a pair of wedges to wear to work as well, but I haven’t been able to find the perfect pair yet 🙂

    Reply
  3. G says

    September 24, 2014 at 4:16 pm

    I wear this heels pretty regularly since they are so inexpensive (I have them in black, nude, navy, and pink), however I don’t find them to be completely comfortable. In my experience these shoes do cause hot spots and they don’t hold up particularly well. However they look super cute and you really can’t beat the price!

    Reply
  4. Hayley says

    September 24, 2014 at 3:16 pm

    Love the rich color of those shoes! I love Payless, I really appreciate that many of their styles come in wide widths, they’re actually very good quality for the price.

    Reply
  5. Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says

    September 24, 2014 at 2:34 pm

    Cute shoes and cute outfit!

    Reply
  6. Ginger says

    September 24, 2014 at 1:04 pm

    Timely post. I am not a heel person, but I too need some for a wedding.
    Why should I pay a lot for shoes I know I”m not going to wear much and why should I suffer in inexpensive shoes?
    Do they carry that line at all Payless stores or do I need to go to one in a bigger mall?

    Reply
    • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

      September 24, 2014 at 1:12 pm

      I went to my small neighborhood strip mall next to a Dollar Tree and independent beauty supply store and 1/3 of the selection in my shoe size was from their comfort line. Thinking of wedding-appropriate styles, they had the pointed toe in nude and black patent and the Karmen I’m wearing in a couple colors including black, and a peeptoe style in red and nude patent.

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  7. Anamarie says

    September 24, 2014 at 1:04 pm

    I’m planning to stop by a store on the way home from work today. All the Payless comfort shoes are 40% off! I found three pairs I liked and the total was just under $50. Yeah, I’m checking this out!

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    • Anamarie says

      September 25, 2014 at 10:43 am

      I did go check out the shoes in person and found them very comfortable – much more so than my usual shoes from Nine West, Chinese Laundry, etc. Unfortunately, my local store had a pretty small selection of shoes generally. I was able to try on the leopard pointed toe, and the dark teal pointed toe. The teal shoes were especially pretty, great color. I wanted to find black patent in either round toe or pointed, but they didn’t have them. So I opted to order online. I also googled a coupon code for Payless. My total for leopard, black, and teal pointed toe shoes was around $42, including free shipping!

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      • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

        September 25, 2014 at 10:49 am

        Oh I love the teal, I wish they had that one in my store! And what a score you got!

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  8. Sonia says

    September 24, 2014 at 12:48 pm

    Looks as if I’ll need to stop by my local Payless as well. As I’ve gotten older, my feet have spread, become ultra sensitive to pressure and the padding thinned. So, all the cute shoes everyone else is wearing are a “no no” for me. Thanks to you, Allie, I bought a couple of pair of Sofft shoes and like the comfort level. But, they are pricey when not on sale. I want to give these Comfort Plus a try. Oh, and that duffle handbag is so pretty.

    Reply
  9. MaggieSnarkface says

    September 24, 2014 at 12:44 pm

    I love the pointy-toed, patent styles. I have the nude and have been meaning to pick up a black pair. They also offer different seasonal colors. I have a great pair of faux suede in cobalt blue.

    Reply
  10. Heidi says

    September 24, 2014 at 12:20 pm

    I <3 Payless

    Reply
  11. Jodi Truscott says

    September 24, 2014 at 12:04 pm

    Payless has come a long way over the past few years. I purchase two pairs of flats last year (one in black, the other in leopard) that are not only super-comfortable, they have held up really well! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  12. Kathryn B says

    September 24, 2014 at 10:18 am

    i have wide and flat (hobbit) feet and have consistently had problems with finding heels for work that look nice and are comfortable enough to walk around in for 8 hours. these are the ONLY shoes that do it for me, and i’ve tried more expensive brands too (think Nine West and Cole Haan). nothing has come close to my Comfort Plus pumps, which i happen to be wearing at this moment! i wholeheartedly agree with your review and will have to keep my eye out for that lovely wine color!!

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  13. Aimee says

    September 24, 2014 at 9:24 am

    Great timing on this! I need black pumps to wear to a wedding this weekend. I’m so glad I checked out your post before leaving the house. I don’t have a lot to spend on shoes right now but comfort is key. My plan was to hit Marshalls but Payless is on the way so I will go there first. Thanks!

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    • Aimee says

      September 24, 2014 at 1:07 pm

      I tried them on and found them too wobbly for me. I need a thicker heel but after looking around at other stores, the thinner heel is what’s in style so I may be out of luck. Anyway, the shoes were super cute and I want to pass the word around that they are $14.99 right now at Payless! At least they are at my local store.

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      • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

        September 24, 2014 at 1:13 pm

        When I went mine were on sale I think for $24.99 and they had BOGO going on so I got Emerson some new ballet shoes! Gotta love the Payless deals!

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      • Michigan Sara says

        September 24, 2014 at 2:49 pm

        Payless also has a line of women’s work shoes, designed for standing/walking/slip-resistance. That line has a a couple of styles of black pumps with lower/thicker heels as well as some cute ballet flats. The line is listed in the left nav on the website under Women as “Slip Resistant”.

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        • Aimee says

          September 24, 2014 at 6:14 pm

          Thanks. I will check that out!

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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 🥰

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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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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)
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Happy gotcha day, Oscar! Four years ago he came into our life and we are so happy to have in our family!

Oscar was a rescue and came with some… quirks. Over the years we have come to understand him and he has come to trust us. He’s a diva, a snuggler, he could play catch for hours, and he’s my husband’s shadow. 

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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I can see clearly now…

Actually I can’t, but things after my retina surgery are much improved! My next appointment is in a month and I’m cleared to get back into the world (with some restrictions to protect my eye).

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!

My dress is from @cosstores (no longer available); hat is @furtalk and bag is @talbotsofficial (no longer available).

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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 🥵

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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.

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