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.
Black sheath from Banana Republic by way of eBay, tan “Bern” boots from Duo, black coral necklace from Mexico, silver hoops and silver cuff (put on after picture was taken). Hair washed and dried with the Croc wet-to-dry flat iron. No products. Makeup is Benefit’s you Rebel Lite, philosophy The Supernatural concealer trio in Light,… Continue Reading Friday: Apr 11, 2008
Hi Allie,I wanted to ask your opinion on something. I have a really difficult time buying pants, especially jeans. I have the flattest butt you will ever see in your life, however, my stomach is far from flat. I also have pretty skinny thighs. Most pants hang off my butt awkwardly and have lots of… Continue Reading Reader Question – Jeans That Fit
Teal coop tee from Gap under a teal bateau-necked sweater from Banana Republic. Dark “The Flirt” bootcut jeans from Old Navy that used to be fabu but as it usually happens with cheap stuff – these have stretched out and no heat of a dryer will put them back to the right fit. Looking for… Continue Reading Thursday
Red crepe jersey dress from Maggy London, black tights from target, black heeled oxfords from BCBGirls, diamond studs from Diamond Nexus Labs, silver cuff. Hair was washed, condition and dried with the Croc wet-to-dry flat iron. No product. No hairdryer… can’t decide whether to suck it up and get a good one or purchase whatever… Continue Reading Wednesday
Since mentioning the Maidenform backless bra here on Wardrobe Oxygen, Maidenform invited me to try their Breakthrough Backless Bra. And you know me, I am going to provide you with an honest review of my experience with the backless bra from Maidenform and how it works for large busts. My Experience with the Maidenform Backless… Continue Reading My Experience with the Maidenform Backless Bra
Reader Laurie asked: I am wondering where you shop for swimwear. I have a body type very similar, although I’ve got quite a few years on you (55). I am in decent shape, would like a tank suit with medium high cut legs, but need a D cup underwire, if possible, or at the very… Continue Reading Reader Question – Shopping for Swimwear
The other day I was heading into the Metro to go to work and I passed the line of boxes offering the free papers for the community. I usually just pick up the Washington Post Express – it’s exactly the length to read for my commute (skip the sports unless it’s baseball season, read the… Continue Reading Please Don’t Try to Get This Look!
Reader Joyce Asked:I invested in a few nice wool, silk and cashmere pieces over the fall and winter, and now that it’s almost time to put them away, I am worried about keeping them in good condition until it’s time to wear them again. Any suggestions on storing these garments during the warmer months? Hey… Continue Reading Reader Question – Storing Out of Season Clothing
Maidenform launched the first-ever completely backless bra and I am excited that they sent Wardrobe Oxygen the press release so I could learn about it early and share it with you! As a woman with a large bust, I wonder if this backless bra really could support and allow me to wear backless fashion. Is… Continue Reading Finally a Backless Bra for Busty Gals?