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 then spend the rest of the morning trying to make everything else work. Or you just stick to the same few things you know won't let you down.

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 felt like that was the only thing that worked. Wide leg pants? Shorter tops? Completely out of the question. I was convinced these silhouettes 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's so much detail 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 the bulk. So when I pair it with a wide leg, it actually looks proportionate. Balanced. Like an outfit I chose on purpose. And now I wear this exact combo at least once a week.

Scroll down and I'll show you exactly what I mean.

with love, Ashley