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.
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?
Each week I will be posting a free way that you can update your look or wardrobe – simple and budget friendly steps that are super easy to accomplish. This week’s idea – cutting the purse strings! With use, leather and leather-like bags often start to fray, especially at the straps. We often miss… Continue Reading Free Tip – Cut the Purse Strings!
So as you know from many previous posts on here, I have wide calves and have dealt with many companies trying to find tall boots that fit and flatter my larger-than-average legs. Many of you have suggested having a cobbler stretch traditionally-sized boots, but to give you some perspective, the last boots I ordered that… Continue Reading A Wide Calf Boot Update
Reader Caroline asks: Hi Wardrobe Oxygen,I have a large bust (36DD) and am a size 8. I can never find shirts or jackets that look right on me. How does a curvy lady look feminine but not like she’s putting the girls out on display? What types of shirts and dresses should I be looking… Continue Reading Reader Question – How to Dress a Curvy Frame
Reader Jamie writes in: I’m in law school and need to find a suit for my first upcoming ‘practice’ oral argument. The problem is I’m tall (5’10”) and am a 14-16. I would like to find something of good quality but not outrageously expensive. Any suggestions on where to start? Hey there Jamie: I really… Continue Reading Reader Request – Suits for Tall Women
One of the greatest things about my new job is taking public transportation. I know you must think I am crazy to say that, but I love the People Watching (a sport that deserve to be capitalized), and I love the interaction. For years I have lived in my car, alone on my rush hour… Continue Reading The Commuter Curse