Registered Nurse Allison Egan once answered a frantic series of Facebook messages concerning a tick bite the author of this column had at a ridiculously late hour. Her medical advice was delivered efficiently and with a bit of pluck. The same is true with her style. Allison prefers to let her body art do the talking most of the time, but she does love a good accessory, too.
What are your favorite things to wear?
Well I’m glad you asked me to do this in the summertime, I always feel more put together. I usually stick to black. A plain black tank and some cute denim shorts is my go-to. Although I do love to wear dresses in the summer. Scoop necks with a crystal necklace. And I can’t forget sunglasses. Big black sunglasses are my favorite accessory.
You’re a mother and a nurse. Does any of that influence your style?
Well, I do wear scrubs for about ten hours, 4-5 days a week. And one never feels cute in scrubs. Although, I do try to find ones that fit a little better. I would hate to spend that much time, especially doing my job, in completely unflattering clothes. As far as being a mother, my daughter is seven years old now, so the days of wearing clothes decorated with the stains of motherhood are long gone. In fact, my daughter will tell me if what I’m wearing isn’t cute, she certainly isn’t afraid to tell me if I’m making a fashion faux pas.
Do you feel more “dressed” with your body art?
Absolutely. I can wear all black and still have my tattoos show a creative, colorful side of me.
What’s the best compliment you’ve ever received on an outfit?
This is a tough question. Getting compliments from a person about an outfit when maybe you don’t feel like you look your best can feel just as good as receiving a compliment when you know you look great. Either way, when it’s from someone else with a keen eye for fashion, it makes me feel good. Like you, Jordan, asking me to be a part of the style sense column. So, thank you!
