Susie, a member of the Wardrobe Oxygen community reached out last month asking if I would share details about a fundraising luncheon for the Brem Foundation, a DC based non-profit committed to advancing early detection of breast cancer for all women, regardless of their ability to pay. I know many people in my life, including… Continue Reading What I Wore to a Charity Fundraising Luncheon in Washington DC
‘Tis the season of weddings, and if you’re on the hunt for a summer wedding guest dress you are not alone. It makes sense to shop early so you have time to coordinate footwear and accessories and get any tailoring completed in time. I’ve been scrolling through online boutiques and department stores and am thrilled… Continue Reading 60+ Chic Summer Wedding Guest Dresses for Grown Women
Weekend Reads #249 If you watched the TV show Lost, you may appreciate this article: Lost illusions: The untold story of the hit show’s poisonous culture. (Vanity Fair) With plus-size pool parties, body acceptance, more people are showing skin this summer. (USA Today) Artificial intelligence could lead to extinction, experts warn. (BBC) Michelle Yeoh, Academy Award-winning… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #249
I have been a fan of Lands’ End for decades. Classic style that lasts, I own everything from fleeces to dresses, parkas to bedsheets, jeans to water shoes from Lands’ End. But one of the biggest reasons I’ve been a Lands’ End customer and fan is their swimwear. Lands’ End invited me to check out… Continue Reading My Favorite Lands’ End Swimwear as a Size 14 Over-40 Sunlover
Weekend Reads #248 300 women share what fashion over 50 looks like for them. (The Good Trade, and yours truly is mentioned!) A lifetime of racism makes Alzheimer’s more prevalent in Black Americans. (Seattle Times) The hard part of being a follower. (Embedded) Loved getting a peek into Washington Post’s food critic Tom Sietsema’s week.… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #248
Where To Shop for Rainbow Fashion: 30+ apparel and accessories to show your Pride with color. Continue Reading Where To Shop for Rainbow Fashion: 30+ Pride Apparel and Accessories
I have had several readers over the year ask me for the best plus size tall clothing retailers. It is hard to find apparel in the right length and fit, but even harder when you wear plus sizes. Below I share the best plus size tall clothing retailers and brands that make plus apparel for… Continue Reading The 17 Best Plus Size Tall Clothing Retailers
Everybody and every body deserves to have fun in the sun. And it’s a lot more fun when you’re wearing swimsuits and swim coverups that make you feel confident and look chic. Not all swim coverups are created equal, and some may be more appealing to those of us who are grown-ass women. Below I… Continue Reading 40+ Chic Swim Coverups for Grown-ass Women
Weekend Reads #247 Yours truly was interviewed for this article: Will Amazon Style pick out everyone’s clothes? It’s already happening. (Washington Post – gift article) Heather Armstrong’s friends remember the Dooce.com blogger’s complicated legacy. (NBC News) Want your hotel room cleaned every day? Hotel housekeepers hope you say yes. (NPR) Bullying the bullies on social… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #247