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.
The Universal Standard Denim Drive is back where you can get a pair of their cult-favorite jeans for just $25. Plus I offer a discount code for 10% off Universal Standard sitewide! Continue Reading The Universal Standard Denim Drive is Back!
I’ve recently shared how much I love the Talbots Holiday collection. Talbots reached out and invited me to pick out a few things from their New Arrivals and share my honest thoughts on fit, quality, and offer styling tips. I was excited to have this opportunity to showcase New Arrivals to you in time for… Continue Reading Talbots Black Friday Sale: What I Ordered, Got and Thought
Black coats are practical and classic, but sometimes a person craves color during the grayest months of the year. Thing is, when you are looking for color as well as practicality for a winter’s day, it’s hard to find in larger clothing sizes. Universal Standard has been upping their game each winter with colorful, on-trend,… Continue Reading Universal Standard 4-in-1 Hybrid Puffer Review
As you know, I trust Soma for well-fitting, high-quality bras and intimates. But Soma is also a fantastic gift destination! I have often bought presents for friends and family from Soma, and I’m going to share what I think are the best holiday gifts from Soma this season, and which ones are best for the… Continue Reading Soma Gift Guide: The Best Holiday Gifts
I love getting great styles for less, and since I was a teen, one of my favorite places to find it is T.J.Maxx. Great brands, the latest looks, and excellent quality for an excellent value; T.J.Maxx has always delivered. And I was able to find so many fabulous choices for Cozy Season for me, as… Continue Reading A Stylish Cozy Season for Less with T.J.Maxx
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