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Denim

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.

new universal standard denim review
Denim | Fashion Advice

Universal Standard Denim Review as a 5″3″ Over 40 Woman

An updated review of Universal Standard denim featuring latest styles and bestsellers modeled on a 5’3″ size 14 woman in midlife. Plus codes to save 15% and get a free Tee Rex.

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Fall 2019 Denim Trends
Fashion Advice | Denim

Fall 2019 Denim Trends

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…

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What Are The Best Jeans for Moms?
Fashion Advice | Denim

What Are The Best Jeans for Moms?

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…

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The best white jeans for spring and summer
Fashion Advice | Denim

The Best White Jeans: Reviewing Over 12 Pairs

I find jeans to be one of the hardest things to shop for, right up there with bras and swimwear.  When it comes to white jeans, it’s even more difficult.  They’re transparent, they bag out, they’re too thin, they’re shaped weird… why is it so hard to take a wardrobe staple and make it wearable? …

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Black Coolmax turtleneck and white stain resistant jeans from Chico's styled on Wardrobe Oxygen with black Clarks ankle boots and the ALLSAINTS North/South tote
Outfit Posts | Denim | Fashion Advice | Winter

How to Style White Jeans in Winter

The concept of white pants and jeans only between Memorial Day and Labor Day is dated.  White is a color that can now be worn year-round.  The goal is to make white looks appropriate to the season.  I love wearing white jeans all seasons of the year, the key is to style white jeans in…

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The best jeans hits and misses from brands such as Talbots, J.Jill, and Mott & Bow by Wardrobe Oxygen, an over 40 fashion blog
Fashion Advice | Denim

The Search for Jeans Continues…

We’re back with another review of denim!  For reference, visit this link for my last extensive denim review. From lifting weights, my body has changed drastically in the past year and I am in need of some new jeans to replace old favorites that no longer fit.  These days, there’s a cut and style of…

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The best jeans size 14 hits and misses reviewed by Wardrobe Oxygen
Fashion Advice | Denim

Shopping Hits and Misses: Denim Edition

It’s been a while since I did one of my shopping hits and misses! I’m trying to purchase less, but I’m in real need of jeans. I’m looking for a slim cut (not painted on but not straight), slightly higher waist. I mentioned this quest for jeans a couple times in previous blog posts and…

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Everlane Authentic Stretch High-Rise Skinny Button Fly Jean Review
Fashion Advice | Denim

Everlane Jeans Review by a Curvy Size 12/14 Petite Woman

When I recently mentioned I was looking for new jeans, a few of you recommended Everlane jeans. I am familiar with Everlane; a couple of years ago I did an Everlane review focusing on tops as back then Everlane only went up to size L and I knew no bottoms would fit my body. Everlane…

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Collage of nine women wearing cropped wide leg jeans featured by popular DC petite fashion blogger, Wardrobe Oxygen
Fashion Advice | Denim

Ask Allie: Cropped Wide Leg Jeans

Question: could you do a post about styling the trendy cropped wide leg jeans? I have a pair in black like this that I scored at a thrift store, but I am 5’4″ and have curves and in my 30s. I’m going to give you some advice that you likely don’t want. But I see…

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