Universal Standard Denim Review as a 5″3″ Over 40 Woman
An updated review of Universal Standard denim featuring latest styles and bestsellers modeled on a 5’3″ size 14 woman in midlife. Plus codes to save 15% and get a free Tee Rex.
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Cabi Capsule Wardrobe for Spring 2020
I have been creating capsule wardrobes on Wardrobe Oxygen since 2005; not only is it one of the most popular content on this site, but it is the most fun to put together. I truly believe you can achieve big style with a small closet, and love proving that by creating collections of clothing that…
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Where To Shop for Plus Size Workwear
A reader recently DMed me on Instagram asking where she should look for plus size workwear. She recently was promoted at work and needed to level up from business casual to a more professional and polished look. At a size 22, she was struggling to figure out where to shop for plus size workwear that…
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Recent Fashion Hits and Misses
I’ve had a few gifted items and some purchases I’ve made recently from brands I know you all love. Most were misses for me but not misses in general so they deserve some love. I know we’re not all built the same with the same lifestyles or personal styles so I believe my misses can…
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Universal Standard Mystery Box: It’s Back!
Last February, Universal Standard had the coolest promotion called Mystery Boxes. Starting at $50, you’d buy a box of a certain number of pieces of clothing, share some details about your size, personal style, and current wardrobe and Universal Standard would curate a box of fashion for you that was worth way more than the…
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Colorful Size Inclusive Work Capsule Wardrobe
A reader reached out to me asking about how to incorporate color into a capsule wardrobe for work, and to find work fashion that is modern and vibrant in a size 16. “Hi Allie, I hope you can help me. I recently got a new job and I’m switching from a super casual office…
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How to Style a Brown Leather Jacket
I regularly receive emails asking how to style a brown leather jacket. With black being a prominent color in fashion the past decade it can seem confusing how to style brown leather. In fact, I recently received this email from a reader asking how to style her brown leather jacket: I have a lovely brown…
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Where to Shop for Suiting in Size 18/20
A reader recently reached out asking about finding suiting in size 18/20. She has an event coming up where she would like to wear a black suit but hasn’t found one that she likes that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. Her email (personal details removed): “Hi Alison! I love your site. Thank you…
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How to Wear Pantone’s Color of the Year
New year, new trends! While I am not one to jump on every trend’s bandwagon, I like to be aware so I can add ones that appeal to me or play with my existing wardrobe to have it feel fresh and modern. Color is one of my favorite trends to follow as it will determine…
