What I Wore on Instagram

July 17, 2014June 10, 2019

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Fingers crossed the cast comes off tomorrow. Once that happens, after taking the longest shower and scrubbing my body from head to toe, I'll resume outfit photos. But in the mean time I've been sharing my (almost) daily outfits on Instagram and I had to share here because there's been some fun new things.

I've become pretty good with this cast, I'm now flexible enough to get on non-stretch tops and dresses and zip and button jeans. The other day I even buckled my sandals all by myself and I can now unhook my bra without turning it around to the front of my body! This opened up my wardrobe even more, and has made getting dressed a bit more fun. What I have been wearing:

Top row: Karen Kane Contrast Lace Dress which is lightweight for summer but a style that can be worn later in the year; Felicity and Coco high-low hem knit dress with an old belt from Hobo Bags; Flor faux wrap dress via Gwynnie Bee

Middle row: Dobbin Clothing Jackie dress in navy with leopard pumps from Ivanka Trump; this weekend I cut off the longer layers of my hair (and am tempted to cut off more!); typical weekend look – black tank from Caslon, these denim shorts, silver Birks and my Rough & Tumble bag

Bottom row: Karen Kane dress from last year (last seen here); my beloved Eliza J dress (seen here and here); Fourth of July in a LOFT sundress from last year and a J.Jill necklace

I look forward to sharing here on the blog soon, and thank you for your patience and support. And if you want to send any strong bone/cast-free vibes my way I'll happily take them!

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Monday and Tuesday

No pictures on Monday because I haven’t put up the new mirror, and I drove myself to work early in the AM. I wore my black jersey sleeveless wrap top with the ruffle trim from Ann Taylor and my ivory tropical wool trousers from Talbots. Freshwater pearl necklace that my sister gave me as a…

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Monday

Apple green tissue-weight merino boatneck from J. Crew, ivory wool-blend coin-pocket trousers from Ann Taylor Loft, long pearls from Limited looped around neck, tan leather thong heels from Mossimo, silver cuff. Hair is second day, straightened with a round brush and the dryer. Makeup is L’Oreal True Match foundation in C3, concealer in W4-5, Nars…

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Tuesday & Wednesday

Tuesday: Attire:Banana Republic – Teal merino boatneck sweaterJ. Crew – Blue bead necklaceGap – Navy low rise flare trousersDavid Tate – Black city bootsSilver hoops and cuff Hair:Next DayStraightened with round brush and dryer Beauty:L’Oreal – True Match foundation in C3Cargo – Matte BeachBlush in TenerifeRevlon – ColorStay shadow quad in Neutral KhakisCover Girl –…

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I’m on Test Pattern!

Going through my Statcounter links and found that this blog was mentioned on the MSNBC television blog Test Pattern! From the blog post:I’ve just discovered wardrobe weblogs, where ordinary folks share their fashion choices each day. There are plenty out there, but I especially like Dress Kevin (vote on what Kevin should wear each day)…

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Tuesday

Blackberry boatneck kimono-sleeve sweater from Ann Taylor Loft, black wool blend trousers from the same store, my black Jessica Simpson round toe pumps, silver necklace from ATL necklace, silver cuff and silver dangle earrings from Nordstrom. The burn had morphed into a tan. I used my L’Oreal True Match concealer in W4-5 to do spot…

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22 Comments

Eleanorjane says:

July 20, 2014 at 7:15 am

You look amazing in all of those! I’m so jealous of your curly hair! Very impressive attention to detail while struggling with one arm out of action.

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Aimee says:

July 18, 2014 at 3:32 pm

Love the hair!!!!!

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Lidia says:

July 17, 2014 at 11:45 pm

This
awesome blog is nice! To be in line with nowadays trends, enjoy yourself in trendy junior tops! Will shape you like a charm or a diet.

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Patti_NotDeadYetStyle says:

July 17, 2014 at 6:49 pm

Count me in as loving the curls too! And loving that lace dress in the top row. All the looks are fab, and have a great time scrubbing!

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1. Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says:
  
  July 18, 2014 at 9:23 am
  
  Thank you so much Patti! <3
  
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Cammila says:

July 17, 2014 at 6:30 pm

God DANG I love your curly hair.

I’ve been thinking about you a lot lately, so I should probably comment more. This cast has to have been such a ridiculous test of your patience! I’m sending tons of good vibes and positive thoughts your way. And for the record, you do indeed make that thing look pretty chic.

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1. Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says:
  
  July 18, 2014 at 9:23 am
  
  Aw no worries, I haven’t had time to comment, I’m a mega lurker on your blog! Thank you dear Cammila! <3
  
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Patricia says:

July 17, 2014 at 6:05 pm

Get a really good scrubbie for your arm. It’s going to be very flaky and scaly and you’ll be shedding more skin than a growing Kong size reptile!. I’m very happy for you.

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1. Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says:
  
  July 18, 2014 at 9:22 am
  
  Thanks Patricia! Totally, and last time I remembered how nice a thick salve (like Egyptian Magic or a Vitamin E cream) was because after the King Kong shedding (great description!) my skin was so raw! Blech!
  
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Jessica Fritsche says:

July 17, 2014 at 3:08 pm

The new haircut is ADORABLE. I think it looks great on you. Sending you good no-cast vibes for sure!

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1. Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says:
  
  July 17, 2014 at 3:10 pm
  
  Thanks Jessica!
  
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Wendy says:

July 17, 2014 at 2:40 pm

I love the Felicity and Coco dress. May I ask what size you chose? I’m a 5’2″ 14 petite, but sometimes I size down for a regular. I’m busty with fleshy arms, but otherwise I’m pretty proportional to standard sizing. Thanks! I’m sending you good cast-free vibes!

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1. Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says:
  
  July 17, 2014 at 2:42 pm
  
  I got a large and it was a hair longer and looser than I desired so I took a risk and put it in the dryer. Did exactly what I hoped, a hair shorter and smaller. Know that at your height the length may be a touch too long; when I wear it with sandals it touches the ground. Good thing, it has been machine washed several times and hasn’t faded!
  
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  1. Wendy says:
    
    July 17, 2014 at 6:28 pm
    
    Thanks!
    
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Judy Unnone says:

July 17, 2014 at 2:39 pm

Looking awesome!!!

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1. Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says:
  
  July 17, 2014 at 2:40 pm
  
  Thanks Judy!
  
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Jenny says:

July 17, 2014 at 2:25 pm

Good luck tomorrow!!!

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1. Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says:
  
  July 17, 2014 at 2:42 pm
  
  Thanks Jenny!
  
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Lisa says:

July 17, 2014 at 2:01 pm

Allie, your hair looks awesome!!! I love it a bit shorter.

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1. Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says:
  
  July 17, 2014 at 2:05 pm
  
  Thanks Lisa!
  
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Grace McNamee Decker says:

July 17, 2014 at 1:55 pm

That pink dress is awesome. I want it. You look great in it!

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1. Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says:
  
  July 17, 2014 at 1:57 pm
  
  Thank you! I got it in a different print and hated it, but this one was so good I hated to send it back!
  
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@wardrobe_oxygen on Instagram:

Since 2018 I’ve been wearing this @talbotsofficial polka dot ball skirt to host Thanksgiving. There’s no need for a new look for every occasion; if you shop slowly and thoughtfully you can create signature looks that are perfect time and time again.

(We took off 2023 and 2024 due to the passing of my mom; this is our first year back at it)

A long skirt is great when hosting; you don’t have to worry about cute shoes, you’re covered up if you have to crawl under the table to grab a napkin or spill, and hello deep pockets!

I’m thrilled Talbots came out with a very similar skirt this year with the same fun polka dots; comment LINK and I’ll send you the deets (it’s 50% off today and comes in Misses, Petite, Plus, and Plus Petite!)

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Since 2018 I’ve been wearing this @talbotsofficial polka dot ball skirt to host Thanksgiving. There’s no need for a new look for every occasion; if you shop slowly and thoughtfully you can create signature looks that are perfect time and time again.

(We took off 2023 and 2024 due to the passing of my mom; this is our first year back at it)

A long skirt is great when hosting; you don’t have to worry about cute shoes, you’re covered up if you have to crawl under the table to grab a napkin or spill, and hello deep pockets!

I’m thrilled Talbots came out with a very similar skirt this year with the same fun polka dots; comment LINK and I’ll send you the deets (it’s 50% off today and comes in Misses, Petite, Plus, and Plus Petite!)

It’s not stylish or financially savvy to buy a new look for every occasion or every holiday season. I believe in creating a holiday capsule wardrobe of separates you can mix and match for a range of events, wear beyond the season, and look forward to pulling out again next year. Don’t call it wearing the same thing over and over, it’s creating signature style and that is incredibly chic!

This capsule collection is now on sale and from a range of retailers offering quality and reasonable price points. Everything is available up to at least size 18, with much also available in plus size and petite lengths!

Comment LINK and I’ll send the article I wrote about this capsule that has not only the ways to shop this look but also styling tips so you too can have big style with a smaller closet!

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It’s not stylish or financially savvy to buy a new look for every occasion or every holiday season. I believe in creating a holiday capsule wardrobe of separates you can mix and match for a range of events, wear beyond the season, and look forward to pulling out again next year. Don’t call it wearing the same thing over and over, it’s creating signature style and that is incredibly chic!

This capsule collection is now on sale and from a range of retailers offering quality and reasonable price points. Everything is available up to at least size 18, with much also available in plus size and petite lengths!

Comment LINK and I’ll send the article I wrote about this capsule that has not only the ways to shop this look but also styling tips so you too can have big style with a smaller closet!

My legs laugh at most so-called wide calf boots. 16” is not wide calf, and why do so many have wide calves and teeny ankles? Why is it so hard to find wide calf boots that aren’t ugly, janky, or made of chintzy materials? I bought two pairs of the @dolcevita extra wide calf boots and share my experience. Comment LINK and I’ll send you my list of the best truly wide calf boots made from real leather or suede and are incredibly stylish to boot (see what I did there?).

For 20 years I’ve been providing real life style advice for grown-ass women at Wardrobe Oxygen. We all deserve great closets, and I hope this helps my fellow strong fabulous calved friends!

For those curious:
@onequince jeans and sweater
Prada glasses I bought at @lenscrafters
Vintage belt, @mmlafleur earrings

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My legs laugh at most so-called wide calf boots. 16” is not wide calf, and why do so many have wide calves and teeny ankles? Why is it so hard to find wide calf boots that aren’t ugly, janky, or made of chintzy materials? I bought two pairs of the @dolcevita extra wide calf boots and share my experience. Comment LINK and I’ll send you my list of the best truly wide calf boots made from real leather or suede and are incredibly stylish to boot (see what I did there?).

For 20 years I’ve been providing real life style advice for grown-ass women at Wardrobe Oxygen. We all deserve great closets, and I hope this helps my fellow strong fabulous calved friends!

For those curious:
@onequince jeans and sweater
Prada glasses I bought at @lenscrafters
Vintage belt, @mmlafleur earrings

The only way I’m going to survive this season in life and society is to get fresh air and sunshine when possible, move this body, wear color that brings me joy, and find humor in the mundane. Dogs also help, even though Bowser looks embarrassed by my fall fig leaf action! 🍁

Vest, top, and leggings are all @athleta though not all new. Shoes are @brooksrunning Cascadia which come in wide width, sunglasses are @caddis_life prescription & polarized, on my back is my @dagnedover Dakota backpack which I used to ruck books to the little free library then ruck groceries home.

Comment SHOP below to receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/5yU4t #ltkmidsize #ltkpetite #ltkover40

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The only way I’m going to survive this season in life and society is to get fresh air and sunshine when possible, move this body, wear color that brings me joy, and find humor in the mundane. Dogs also help, even though Bowser looks embarrassed by my fall fig leaf action! 🍁

Vest, top, and leggings are all @athleta though not all new. Shoes are @brooksrunning Cascadia which come in wide width, sunglasses are @caddis_life prescription & polarized, on my back is my @dagnedover Dakota backpack which I used to ruck books to the little free library then ruck groceries home.

Comment SHOP below to receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/5yU4t #ltkmidsize #ltkpetite #ltkover40

Eff that noise that you MUST toss anything from your closet to be stylish and current. A little restyling can give new life and a fresh look to anything in your closet, including millennial booties.

Want more real life style advice from Wardrobe Oxygen that doesn’t force you to buy new to feel current? Comment LINK and I’ll send you more tips on styling your favorite shoes in a way that is modern, stylish, and likely won’t make you spend an additional dime. 🧡

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Eff that noise that you MUST toss anything from your closet to be stylish and current. A little restyling can give new life and a fresh look to anything in your closet, including millennial booties.

Want more real life style advice from Wardrobe Oxygen that doesn’t force you to buy new to feel current? Comment LINK and I’ll send you more tips on styling your favorite shoes in a way that is modern, stylish, and likely won’t make you spend an additional dime. 🧡

Proud wife and daughter of @usnavy veterans. To all who are in and have been in the U.S. military, thank you for your service. This country exists and is great because of you and your dedication to upholding democracy and protecting our citizens.🇺🇸💙

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Proud wife and daughter of @usnavy veterans. To all who are in and have been in the U.S. military, thank you for your service. This country exists and is great because of you and your dedication to upholding democracy and protecting our citizens.🇺🇸💙

Style comes not from what you have in your closet but how you wear it. All these items have been in my closet a while. Instead of spending time shopping for new, I used that time to play with the pieces and see if I could create a new combination and give a fresh life to my closet.

What’s awesome is these same items are still for sale or else there is a new version this season from the same retailer. Hello shirts made for large busts, petite pants over a size 12, water and sweat resistant jewelry, and chic size inclusive trench coats!

Shirt: @theshirt_rochellebehrens
Sweater: @bananarepublic
Pants: @anntaylor
Bag: @onequince
Glasses: @eyebobs
Necklaces and circle ring: @analuisany
Coat: @universalstandard
Lipcolor: @merit
Sneakers: @adidas

Comment LINK or SHOP to receive a DM with more details on this look including where to shop for these pieces! For reference I’m wearing the shirt and sweater in XL, the coat in XS, and the pants in 16P.

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Style comes not from what you have in your closet but how you wear it. All these items have been in my closet a while. Instead of spending time shopping for new, I used that time to play with the pieces and see if I could create a new combination and give a fresh life to my closet.

What’s awesome is these same items are still for sale or else there is a new version this season from the same retailer. Hello shirts made for large busts, petite pants over a size 12, water and sweat resistant jewelry, and chic size inclusive trench coats!

Shirt: @theshirt_rochellebehrens
Sweater: @bananarepublic
Pants: @anntaylor
Bag: @onequince
Glasses: @eyebobs
Necklaces and circle ring: @analuisany
Coat: @universalstandard
Lipcolor: @merit
Sneakers: @adidas

Comment LINK or SHOP to receive a DM with more details on this look including where to shop for these pieces! For reference I’m wearing the shirt and sweater in XL, the coat in XS, and the pants in 16P.

When I saw this purple color at @anntaylor I couldn’t resist it. And hello petite pants over a size 12! For those who saw my video about dress shoes for wide feet and plantar fasciitis these are the red suede shoes I featured!

Comment SHOP below to receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/5tJBf

#ltkmidsize #ltkpetite #ltkover40 #thisisann #anntaylor

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When I saw this purple color at @anntaylor I couldn’t resist it. And hello petite pants over a size 12! For those who saw my video about dress shoes for wide feet and plantar fasciitis these are the red suede shoes I featured!

Comment SHOP below to receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/5tJBf

#ltkmidsize #ltkpetite #ltkover40 #thisisann #anntaylor

I was so anti the barrel jean trend. Then I got these horseshoe jeans from @gap and can’t stop won’t stop wearing them.

Sweater: @somaintimates
Jeans: @gap (hello petite!)
Sneakers: @veja
Scarf: belonged to my dad
Glasses: Prada (got them at @lenscrafters)
Earrings: @mmlafleur
Bag: vintage @balenciaga but I added a strap from an old @dagnedover bag to make it a crossbody.

If comment LINK, I’ll send you a DM with all the deets to shop this look!

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I was so anti the barrel jean trend. Then I got these horseshoe jeans from @gap and can’t stop won’t stop wearing them.

Sweater: @somaintimates
Jeans: @gap (hello petite!)
Sneakers: @veja
Scarf: belonged to my dad
Glasses: Prada (got them at @lenscrafters)
Earrings: @mmlafleur
Bag: vintage @balenciaga but I added a strap from an old @dagnedover bag to make it a crossbody.

If comment LINK, I’ll send you a DM with all the deets to shop this look!

I’ve been a @zennioptical fan for over a decade. The latest addition to my glasses wardrobe are these yellow square EcoBloomz frames from the Zenni Witchcore collection; SKU# 2045422 the frames are made from recycled materials and 1% of each purchase goes back to the planet. #partnership #zennioptical #ilovemyzennis #zenniglasses

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I’ve been a @zennioptical fan for over a decade. The latest addition to my glasses wardrobe are these yellow square EcoBloomz frames from the Zenni Witchcore collection; SKU# 2045422 the frames are made from recycled materials and 1% of each purchase goes back to the planet. #partnership #zennioptical #ilovemyzennis #zenniglasses

It’s wool blazer season; that period of the year where it’s comfortable wearing one without a coat and not too overly heated inside to keep it on. I decided to have some fun with pattern mixing in shades of blue with a pop of leather.

Blazer: @veronicabeard (it’s one of the jackets you can add dickeys to; I recommend if you’re a 16 to go with the smaller dickey, above go with the larger)
Shirt: @theshirt_rochellebehrens
Jeans: @lovechicos (old)
Belt: old @talbotsofficial scarf
Bag: @onequince
Glasses: @eyebobs
Sneakers: @adidas

Comment SHOP for more details and to shop this look

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It’s wool blazer season; that period of the year where it’s comfortable wearing one without a coat and not too overly heated inside to keep it on. I decided to have some fun with pattern mixing in shades of blue with a pop of leather.

Blazer: @veronicabeard (it’s one of the jackets you can add dickeys to; I recommend if you’re a 16 to go with the smaller dickey, above go with the larger)
Shirt: @theshirt_rochellebehrens
Jeans: @lovechicos (old)
Belt: old @talbotsofficial scarf
Bag: @onequince
Glasses: @eyebobs
Sneakers: @adidas

Comment SHOP for more details and to shop this look

I love chartreuse, moss gold, acid green, and all those other greenish goldish colors big this season. Sure they look great with denim, black, brown, and navy but I’ve been styling the color with unexpected pairings and love the effect.

Sweater: @landsend
Pants: @loft (machine washable & petites over size 12 🙌)
Sneakers: @veja (old)
Belt: @anntaylor (old)
Glasses: @zennioptical
Earrings: @mmlafleur
Lipstick: @merit Vermillion

Comment LINK to get a DM with more details on this look via @shopmy

#ltkover40 #ltkpetite #ltkmidsize #loveloft #landsend

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I love chartreuse, moss gold, acid green, and all those other greenish goldish colors big this season. Sure they look great with denim, black, brown, and navy but I’ve been styling the color with unexpected pairings and love the effect.

Sweater: @landsend
Pants: @loft (machine washable & petites over size 12 🙌)
Sneakers: @veja (old)
Belt: @anntaylor (old)
Glasses: @zennioptical
Earrings: @mmlafleur
Lipstick: @merit Vermillion

Comment LINK to get a DM with more details on this look via @shopmy

#ltkover40 #ltkpetite #ltkmidsize #loveloft #landsend

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