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.
Women have been lied to all their lives. Wear dark colors and you’ll look slimmer. Horizontal stripes make you look wider. Bootcut pants will balance big shoulders and make you look more proportional. Untucked tops will balance a short torso and will also hide a round belly. Styling a Stomach: To Tuck or Not to… Continue Reading Styling a Stomach: To Tuck or Not to Tuck?
In the Wardrobe Oxygen Community on Facebook, a discussion took place regarding work shoes. What do we do for work shoes in this new normal? What work shoes for women can get us to our destination while still looking great with our professional work outfits? This post was written earlier this year but reader Emily… Continue Reading Let’s Talk Work Shoes for Women in 2023
After this past year at home, I have been reluctant to return to all my old bras. I’ve been seeking more comfortable, flexible bras while still finding ones that provide support and shape. I’ve shared my favorite wireless bra for large busts, I’ve shared a review of Ruby Ribbon which is known for their wireless… Continue Reading Evelyn & Bobbie Bra Review for a large Over 40 Bustline
When summer arrives, one of the most comfortable things to wear in the heat is a breathable summer dress. Made from cotton, linen, and other breathable fabrics, such a dress (especially with cafe-preventing slipshorts) can make the most sweltering day comfortable. But it’s hard to find such dresses in plus sizes. I’ve gathered over 30… Continue Reading 40+ Chic Plus Size Breathable Summer Dresses:
‘Tis the season of weddings, and if you’re on the hunt for a summer wedding guest dress you are not alone. It makes sense to shop early so you have time to coordinate footwear and accessories and get any tailoring completed in time. I’ve been scrolling through online boutiques and department stores and am thrilled… Continue Reading 60+ Chic Summer Wedding Guest Dresses for Grown Women
I have been a fan of Lands’ End for decades. Classic style that lasts, I own everything from fleeces to dresses, parkas to bedsheets, jeans to water shoes from Lands’ End. But one of the biggest reasons I’ve been a Lands’ End customer and fan is their swimwear. Lands’ End invited me to check out… Continue Reading My Favorite Lands’ End Swimwear as a Size 14 Over-40 Sunlover
Where To Shop for Rainbow Fashion: 30+ apparel and accessories to show your Pride with color. Continue Reading Where To Shop for Rainbow Fashion: 30+ Pride Apparel and Accessories
I have had several readers over the year ask me for the best plus size tall clothing retailers. It is hard to find apparel in the right length and fit, but even harder when you wear plus sizes. Below I share the best plus size tall clothing retailers and brands that make plus apparel for… Continue Reading The 17 Best Plus Size Tall Clothing Retailers
Everybody and every body deserves to have fun in the sun. And it’s a lot more fun when you’re wearing swimsuits and swim coverups that make you feel confident and look chic. Not all swim coverups are created equal, and some may be more appealing to those of us who are grown-ass women. Below I… Continue Reading 40+ Chic Swim Coverups for Grown-ass Women