The Alison Lumbatis Show Outfit Formulas

Today I talked with Jannie who is enjoying her retirement and trying to focus on intentionally adding new pieces to her wardrobe. We discussed reaching a point of closet contentment and when to buy new pieces or lean into a trend. I loved seeing the themes of experimenting with style that Jannie had as a teenager that she has continued on to this day in her wardrobe. Lauren & I had a blast during our coffee chat when we talked about trend cycles and whether or not past tren...

Today I had an amazing conversation with Robin who is experiencing transitions in all parts of her life from work, to becoming an empty nester to adapting to body changes with age. We had a great discussion about dressing for who you are now and what steps to take to get there.We also discuss the impact of decision fatigue and that an overpacked closet can cause more problems than it solves. We talk about building a closet of solid basics so that you have a foundation to pair with fun signatu...

In today’s episode, I chat with Lauren about my favorite thing as a stylist: the psychology behind the clothes. I asked my Instagram community about the style messages they heard throughout their lives and I work to debunk these style myths. I was not surprised that the most common style messages people have heard are about money & feeling guilty spending money on clothes. I share that I don’t believe in the concept of an item being “age-appropriate.” I was excited to learn all about...

Today’s episode is an extra special one as my daughters, Aubrey & Ava, give us all the Mother’s Day treat of sharing their style stories with us. Aubrey is 25 years old and runs an online jewelry company, Alison and Aubrey, that we started together in 2017. Ava is a 19-year-old sophomore in college. This also marks the show’s first Gen Z guests!We discuss how wearing school uniforms impacted their style, the style messages they heard growing up, memories of favorite & embarrassing out...

Today I’m talking with our show’s first petite guest, Dina, a wife & mom who is starting her empty-nester years and struggles to build a closet that fits her 5’ 1” petite frame. We chatted about building a cohesive closet that fits a widely varied lifestyle that includes occasional working in an office, daily life, working out, & special events. We celebrated that Dina has fully embraced our philosophy that the “selfie never lies” in determining if an outfit works. I recommended ...

Today’s conversation focuses on embracing the evolution of style & adjusting to the times while also remaining true to yourself. In this episode, I talk to Marcie, a retired mother who is also a competitive square dancer who wants to build a wardrobe that is comfortable, stylish, and fits her tall frame.During our chat, we discovered that naming her desired style as “casual elegance” fit the idea of style she had in her mind but couldn’t put a label on. We also talk about the ch...