One of the hardest items to shop for, denim can be a grown woman’s best friend or her nastiest frenemy. As a 5’3″ size 14/16 with soft curves, I provide detailed reviews of denim brands, photograph denim hauls, tips on how to care for denim, and occasionally ask members of the Wardrobe Oxygen Community to share their experiences so you get balanced reviews from a range of ages, body sizes, shapes, and abilities to make you an informed consumer.
In the 2000’s it was all about the bootcut jean. The 2010’s was all about skinny jeans and jeggings. Now in the 2020’s it seems most every style of denim is acceptable but there is a real resurgence of the 1990’s style of jean. A little loose, a little borrowed from the boys, sort of… Continue Reading Is the Gap ’90s Loose Jean The Perfect 2020’s Jean for Grown-ass Women?
Chico’s is a favorite denim destination for me. I find the quality stellar, they always have classic and on-trend options for washes, details, and cuts, and the fit really works with my curves. Many of you have shared with me over the years that you too love Chico’s denim. So when Chico’s launched their new… Continue Reading Chico’s DefineMe Denim Review: 3 Pairs Tried with Photos and Honest Thoughts
Considering we’ve spent a good chunk of the past couple of years at home wearing comfy knits, it’s easy to not know that denim trends are changing. This is a pretty big change, as denim trends seem to stick around well beyond their welcome. What are the best denim trends that will last more than… Continue Reading The Best 3 Denim Trends That Will Last More Than One Season
Breaking down all the details of the Universal Standard Denim Drive so you can save money while saving the planet! Continue Reading The Universal Standard Denim Drive
Over the years, so many of you told me how much you love Madewell denim. The size range, the fit, the stretch, the style. And every couple of years I think maybe I should try Madewell. I do a big Madewell denim haul, buy half a dozen pairs, and end up returning them all. But… Continue Reading Madewell Denim Haul: 12+ Pairs Tried Sizes 31-33
After sharing my article on the top three denim trends for 2021, many felt they couldn’t see faded jeans on themselves or in their wardrobe and wanted tips on how to style faded jeans for spring. I have a faded jeans review coming soon with me modeling a few styles, but in the meantime, I… Continue Reading How to Style Faded Jeans for Spring
What are the best denim washes? Can a change in your jean’s color or wash change the way your existing wardrobe looks or change the way your body looks? I previously wore this coral batwing sweater with white jeans. I was surprised how much I liked the sweater. When I got home from the shoot,… Continue Reading What Are the Best Denim Washes for Spring/Summer? I Review 5 Pairs
The most asked question I get each fall is what kinds of jeans are in style this season? What are the fall 2019 denim trends? You’ll be happy to hear the answer – after many years where the skinny jean has reigned supreme, this fall, other cuts and styles are on the scene offering variety… Continue Reading Fall 2019 Denim Trends
I recently was interviewed by a major publication to find out my thoughts on the best jeans for moms. I was not able to pick out the jeans, I had to offer my thoughts on the selection of denim they already chose for the article. I decided to write a post on what jeans I… Continue Reading What Are The Best Jeans for Moms?