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Spring 2019 Update

May 1, 2019alison Leave a Comment

So it’s been a minute, hasn’t it? I’m back. So much has changed. We’ve moved to the southeastern U.S. for starters. I’m now a social southern belle. I should have always been a southern belle. We are settled in and… Continue Reading →

Spring 2017 Product Rollout & Flashback

October 30, 2016alison Leave a Comment
Custom crafty DIY dress form

Now that the pattern blocks are finalized and I’m nearing the end of patternmaking for the 2 tops, I’ve spent the last 10 days sourcing materials and US factories and suppliers. I should say re-sourcing since I’ve been intermittently researching… Continue Reading →

Slightly Delayed Production Timeline

October 19, 2016alison Leave a Comment
Style 2 size 6D side view

Some of you may have noticed I haven’t posted in a while. I’m still here, plowing through the technical aspects of clothing design. I encountered a setback to the master pattern a couple of months ago and it really threw… Continue Reading →

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Introducing Style 4: The Well-fitted Career Appropriate Knit

May 4, 2016alison Leave a Comment
Style 4 back detail

It is with great honor and privilege I introduce to you Style 4, the well-fitted career appropriate knit. I had strongly objected to the concept of including knits as part of STACKED brand apparel’s product line for years because knits… Continue Reading →

D Cup Shoulder Princess Button Down Blouse

March 22, 2016alison 1 Comment
Side D Cup Shoulder Princess Button Down Blouse

Meet Style 3: the D Cup shoulder princess button down blouse, pretty much the Holy Grail for busty women. The size, design and pattern are spot on. I’ll admit the sewing and seam pressing could be better. It’s a mock… Continue Reading →

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Late Winter 2016 Update

March 7, 2016alison Leave a Comment
Style 2 size 6D side view

Styles 1 and 2- 2 Major Design Steps Forward, 1 Step Back This has been a very busy winter for STACKED. Meet Alyssa, my dress form that I use for fit design before I call in my fit models. This… Continue Reading →

Product Availability Estimated Timeline

October 13, 2015alison Leave a Comment

These are my intended milestones and timeline for when product will be available to purchase. Here’s where I’m at and where I’m going: Now: perfect block —–> Spring 2016: design pieces —–> Summer 2016: source materials —–> Late summer/ early… Continue Reading →

SBA website v1.0

October 13, 2015alison Leave a Comment

Busy morning over here. I added content, tweaked some header/ footer things and created a custom widget. Right now I’m using the evolve theme and I’m on the fence. I had to hand code simple things like <h2>, which is… Continue Reading →

Why I’m Doing This

October 13, 2015alison Leave a Comment

Why I’m Doing This If you’re busty like me you know the routine all too well. You need new clothes for work to spruce up your wardrobe a bit. Maybe you have a new job; Maybe you’re looking forward to… Continue Reading →

STACKED web site in development

October 12, 2015alison 2 Comments

This web site is being designed and developed right now by yours truly. I’m going to let you see every iteration while in development. It’s either crazy for me to do this or brilliant. I guess I’m a little of… Continue Reading →

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About Alison

I am a long time news reporter and photographer residing in the beautiful American southeast. I have struggled my entire life to find affordable, professional clothing that fits.

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  • Spring 2019 Update
  • Spring 2017 Product Rollout & Flashback
  • Slightly Delayed Production Timeline
  • Introducing Style 4: The Well-fitted Career Appropriate Knit
  • D Cup Shoulder Princess Button Down Blouse
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