<![CDATA[The A - List : Beauty & Style]]>https://www.thealistbyalex.com/s/beauty-and-stylehttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Gy4f!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F49073535-d8f2-495a-80a7-928a6a2344b6_1280x1280.pngThe A - List : Beauty & Stylehttps://www.thealistbyalex.com/s/beauty-and-styleSubstackWed, 17 Jun 2026 01:40:15 GMT<![CDATA[To Be or Not Tabi]]>https://www.thealistbyalex.com/p/to-be-or-not-tabihttps://www.thealistbyalex.com/p/to-be-or-not-tabiSun, 31 May 2026 14:01:13 GMTI used to think Tabis were ugly.

Not ugly enough to hate, but ugly enough that I genuinely couldn’t understand why people spent over $1,000 on a shoe that looked like a hoof.

Then I kept seeing them.

On friends. On influencers. On stylish women walking around New York. Eventually, I found myself clicking on them more often than I care to admit.

For those unfamiliar, the Tabi was introduced by Martin Margiela in 1988, inspired by traditional Japanese split-toe socks. Decades later, it’s become one of the most recognizable shoes in fashion.

What I like about them is that they don’t try to be universally appealing. They aren’t trendy in the traditional sense, and they’re definitely not for everyone.

But, maybe that’s the point.

Six Pairs I Love:

The Classic

Maison Margiela Tabi Ballerina

The Boot

Maison Margiela Tabi Ankle Boot

Affordable Alternatives

WoodchuckSato Burgundy Leather Split-Toe Tabi Fold Ballerina Flats

Raboesy Tabi Ballet Flat

Raboesy Tabi Ballet Flat II

Maison Nakamoto Tabi Flat

If you’re still unconvinced, I completely understand. If you’re currently adding a pair to your cart, I understand that too. ;)

xx, Alex

]]><![CDATA[Petite Style Edit (for the girls under 5’4)]]>https://www.thealistbyalex.com/p/petite-style-edit-for-the-girls-underhttps://www.thealistbyalex.com/p/petite-style-edit-for-the-girls-underTue, 26 May 2026 12:02:52 GMTBeing tiny has its perks, but shopping for my size is not one of them. I’ve pretty much always had to tailor clothes to fit, so I pulled together a few petite-friendly bottoms and brands that have actually worked for me. (For reference, I’m 5’0”).

Madewell jeans never fail me. Truly. I’ve never had to get them hemmed, which feels like a miracle, and they’re currently on sale. I own multiple pairs in different washes.
(1) Madewell The Petite Perfect Vintage Wide-Leg Jean
(2) Madewell Petite Low-Slung Baggy Jeans in Airy Denim
(3) Madewell The Petite Longline Straight Jean
(4) Madewell Petite Pieced Barrel-Leg Jeans

If you buy anything from this list, make it these Reformation low-rise pants. They’re so flattering and super easy to dress up or down. I’ve been wearing them constantly lately for dinners or nights out with a cute top.
(5) Reformation Vida Low Rise Pant

Other honorable mentions:
(6) Reformation Vida Low Rise Short Pant
(7) Reformation Mason Short Pant

Another great going-out option if you prefer skirts:
(8) Guzio Micro Mini Stretch Skirt

Haven’t tried these yet, but they’re high on my wishlist:
(9) Still Here NY Sport Jean

Some of my favorite petite-friendly work pant options:
(10) Ann Taylor The Petite Grace Easy Fit Pant
(11) Favorite Daughter Petite Pant
(12) Aritzia The Effortless Pant - Crepette
(13) Aritzia The Effortless Pant - CruiseLinen
(14) Aritzia The Effortless Pant Cropped - CruiseLinen

For the summer, I’ve been loving these J.Crew linen pants:
(15) J.Crew Soleil Pant in Linen
(16) J.Crew Cosmo Pant

Hope this saves my fellow petite girls a trip to the tailor.

xx, Alex





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