After completing my mom’s estate, I rewarded myself by going back into therapy. This week my therapist asked what I enjoy most about this job, and it’s making collages, capsule wardrobes, and outfit flatlays. Writing is my baby, but this is fun like vision boarding in PicMonkey and seeing my thoughts become a bit more… Continue Reading Style Inspo: Early Spring Edition
If, like me, you rocked refined denim trousers in the 2000s, you will be thrilled to see that they are back. Refined denim is a big trend in 2025, and it extends beyond trousers to blazers, vests, dresses, skirts, and pants in a variety of cuts and silhouettes. When I saw that Talbots has a… Continue Reading Refined Denim Mini Capsule Wardrobe
As a grown-ass woman, I was very focused on what I packed to wear for four days in Las Vegas in the winter. Winter in Las Vegas is 40-60 degrees and going for my 50th birthday, I wanted to be prepared, festive, but not corny or uncomfortable. I know I am not the only person… Continue Reading 50th Birthday in Vegas in January: What I Wore
A big question that brings folks to Wardrobe Oxygen this time of year is how to handle very cold temperatures while staying stylish. While it’s frigid right now by DC standards, I don’t deal with such cold temps regularly and would never consider myself an expert on cold weather fashion. Below are the winter-style tips… Continue Reading Refined Winter Fashion Tips: Warm Fashion for Cold Weather
I always look forward to Talbots in fall and winter; the fashion is so stylish, on trend, yet also classic. I was already eyeing Talbots Stretch Corduroy Pants after a recommendation by a member of the Wardrobe Oxygen Community, and I saw so many additional styles that I’d like to wear this season. I decided… Continue Reading How to Style Ivory Courdory Pants for Grown Women
It has been a while since I created a capsule wardrobe and today’s features Talbots! Go through Wardrobe Oxygen’s archives, and you’ll see that I am a big fan of the Talbots winter collection and how well it creates a mini capsule that can have you looking chic for almost any occasion on your holiday… Continue Reading A Talbots Holiday Capsule Wardrobe
This job is a weird one, but through it, I have made some amazing friends and have experienced cool things I normally wouldn’t. Last Wednesday evening was an example of both – a great experience with a great friend and a great chance to share what I wore and why I wore this Rebecca Taylor… Continue Reading Attending a Garden Gastronomy dinner with Veuve Clicquot at Apéro Georgetown
Within the past five years, my body has fluctuated about 20 pounds, though I have essentially still worn around the same clothing size. Perimenopause, fitness changes, diet changes, life—they all affect my body, and I’d go broke if I bought a new wardrobe each time it changed. I am especially grateful to items in my… Continue Reading Styling the Universal Standard Geneva Dress for Day and Night
As someone who has a job that offers her free clothing, I really examine what stays in my closet year after year, especially in my summer wardrobe. That which I find comfortable yet stylish, breezy and fun to wear. And below I share the dress I wear all summer long. It’s a certain fabric and… Continue Reading The Dress I Wear All Summer Long