I like to consider myself your virtual friend who offers you style advice. And friend, your style may be hanging by a thread! Two threads to be specific, the ones creating an “X” on the back of your blazer or jacket. Do you have any jackets or blazers with an X of thread on the… Continue Reading What is that X of Thread on the Back of Your Jacket and Should It Be Removed?
Sometimes it feels like an apparel brand is EVERYWHERE. Out of nowhere, every online magazine, every influencer, every social media ad is promoting it. It’s hard to tell if the stuff is good or crap, even if it’s looking gorgeous on your favorite Instagrammer. For me the past year, I feel as though Quince clothing… Continue Reading Quince Clothing Review by an Over 40 Size 14/16 Woman
When I shared my post discussing how to navigate 2023 style trends, I received several emails, comments, and DMs asking me my thoughts on cardigans. I mentioned the waterfall cardigan felt dated with skinny jeans, but what is an alternative? What cardigans are in style for 2023? First of all, you wear whatever makes you… Continue Reading What Cardigans Are In Style For 2023?
When I bought a Peloton bike in 2020, I knew the brand’s bike shoes wouldn’t fit me and didn’t even order a pair. I have had wide and high volume all my life and am used to “standard” shoes not fitting my feet. I was on the hunt for the best wide width cycling shoes… Continue Reading The 7 Best Wide Width Cycling Shoes for Women
You may recall that earlier this year, I invited a member of the Wardrobe Oxygen Community to do a Poppy Barley sandal review. I was intrigued by this family-owned sustainable shoe brand that offered stylish footwear in a range of sizes and widths. Community member Jackie provided a thorough review and several of you reached… Continue Reading Poppy Barley Boot Review: Luxury for the People & Planet
Nuuly Clothing Rental Review I love the concept of renting clothing. While I find value in workhorses in my closet that can be worn time and time again, year after year, I also love frivolity, trends, and statement pieces. Instead of buying such pieces and finding they collect dust after a season, it’s great to… Continue Reading Nuuly Clothing Rental Review by an Over-40 Midsize Woman
Sephora doesn’t have sales often, but when they do they are worth checking out. Starting today through November 6, 2023, is the Sephora Savings Event. Sephora only has a sale this big three times a year, and this is the big sale before the holiday season (AKA time to glam and time to gift). My… Continue Reading What I Repurchase Every Sephora Sale
As a grown woman with a large bust and soft curves, I know that the right underpinnings make allllll the difference. A good bra can transform my body, increase my comfort, make my clothes fit better. And the right underwear can have me go from underbelly roll/segmented torso/wedgie-ville to undetectable, hardly notice I’m wearing everything… Continue Reading My Must-Have Intimates for Fall and Winter at Bare Necessities
Over the years, I have received a lot of questions from the Wardrobe Oxygen Community on how to tuck in a sweater and not look like a mess. I wrote about the do’s and don’ts of tucking in your shirt, but a sweater is a whole other beast for tucking. How do you deal with… Continue Reading How to Tuck in a Sweater and Not Look a Mess