Since 2005, Wardrobe Oxygen has been providing fashion advice. Focusing on real-life style for grown-ass women, Alison Gary shares her personal style, reviews of brands and garments, denim hauls, and resources on where to shop for petite fashion over size 10, plus size fashion, bras for large busts, wide width shoes as well as how to style footwear trends, and sustainable style.
Known for its real-life capsule wardrobes that offer inclusive sizing, Wardrobe Oxygen helps you feel stylish, as well as yourself. Work (or work from home), weekend, vacation, and special events, Wardrobe Oxygen is a style destination for women over 40 living on their own terms.
What types of handbags should the average career woman have in her closet? Also, could you advise me on a classic, plain, black everyday bag? A career woman should have some sort of tote or satchel that is preferably black and can carry the unexpected – materials for a presentation, swag from a conference, a… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Handbags for Corporate America
This post brought to you by Coastal.com. All opinions are 100% mine. Until this past December, I don’t think many people realized I needed glasses. I actually got my first pair in 6th grade – they were big pink plastic frames and I felt very cool in them (it was the late ‘80s). However as… Continue Reading Coastal.com and Derek Cardigan Eyeglasses: Great Style and Great Price
I am almost 12 weeks pregnant and my regular clothes are starting to get tight, so I’ve started scouting out maternity clothes. I am having the worst time finding business appropriate maternity wear, which is actually what I need the most of. Do you have any suggestions, particularly for the days I am meeting with… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Corporate Attire When You’re Expecting
My family is traveling for two weeks this summer – we will be visiting some theme parks but also going to the beach, some historic sites, and will have a mix of casual and nicer restaurants. My sons are beyond the diaper stage but definitely still kids who need a mom who is not hanging… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Fit Two Weeks of Clothes in Carry-on Luggage
This morning Refinery 29 sent out their e-newsletter with the headline, “10 killer outfits that prove ANYONE can wear shorts.” Well with that headline, you’re going to have this soft curvy size 12/14 gal click to read more! And this is what I saw, all images via Refinery29’s slideshow for these, “10 shorts styles and… Continue Reading Can Every Body Wear Shorts?
I have been wearing the same sterling silver cuff since I bought it at Hecht’s Department Store in 1997. I wear it at least once a week and it has been in hundreds of outfit posts but I have never been able to link to it because I have never found anything remotely similar. While… Continue Reading It’s My Cuff!
I am apple shaped (teetering between sizes 16-18) and 5’8″ and no matter how many times I try on pants with a wide leg, which are commonly suggested for apple-shaped women), they look terrible on me. Like I’m wearing pajama pants. I have had a hard time finding straight leg pants in my size that… Continue Reading Ask Allie: When You’re not Shaped like a Mannequin
Answering a reader question on how to enforce dress code at a wedding so the guests stay on theme. Continue Reading How to Enforce Dress Code at a Wedding
The colder months are easy for most any affair – whip out your little black dress and heels and you’re good to go. However once the weather gets warmer, an LBD can sometimes seem too harsh or somber, especially for happy events like weddings. That being said, with the extensive array of dress styles and… Continue Reading What to Wear to a Spring or Summer Wedding