There's a version of getting dressed that most of us know really well.
You find something that fits one part of your body and spend the rest of the time trying to make the rest work. Or you stick to the same styles that you think are the only ones that work for your body.
For me, that looked like this: I carry more weight in my chest, my back, my arms — and my legs are the smaller part of my body. So I defaulted to oversized tops to accommodate my upper body, and then leggings to balance it out. It worked, kind of. But it was the only thing that worked. Wide leg pants? Shorter tops? Completely out of the question. I was convinced these silhouettes just weren’t for my body.
What I didn't realize was that the issue wasn't my body — it was that most tops aren't designed with that kind of balance in mind. They don’t take into consideration proportions and how that changes fit and drape. How a top falls from the side, what it looks like from all angles. There are so many details that goes into making a comfortable armhole that fits and flatters.
That's what Allison actually thinks about. A lot.
When I tried the Ava Top with the Milo Pant, something clicked. The Ava gives me the room I need through the chest and back without adding bulk — so when I pair it with a wide leg, it actually looks proportionate. Balanced. Like an outfit I chose on purpose. And it’s become an outfit I love wearing at least once a week.
So if you've ever felt like certain silhouettes just "weren't for you" — the team and I will be sharing more about how we think about proportions, and why the styles we make are built differently than what you'll find most places.
More on that soon.
with love, Ashley
