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.
I have a bunch of half-completed posts going into fall fashion trends that have been delayed as I am trying to get caught up after my eye surgery. They’re coming, but to make an easy low-research post to get your fall sartorial juices flowing, I thought I’d share my thoughts on fall trends, and how… Continue Reading How I Shop My Closet to Embrace Fall Fashion Trends
Sharing who makes the best faux leather leggings along with size-inclusive brands and details for comfort, style, and quality. Continue Reading Who Makes the Best Faux Leather Leggings? The Five Best Brands (and all offer extended sizes up to 3X)
This LISSOM flats review has been updated several times over the years. When I first encountered LISSOM flats, I became an instant fan and felt a connection with the founder. Thanks to this LISSOM flats review and me wearing the shoes all the time, I sold thousands of pairs and had many of you write… Continue Reading Honest LISSOM Flats Review: 3 Pairs Owned, Review Updated 4 Years Later
A fall getaway capsule wardrobe inspired by a friend’s trip to NYC. Over 12 outfits that will all fit into a carry-on bag with Misses and Plus Size options. Continue Reading Fall Getaway Capsule Wardrobe: 12 Looks in 1 Carryon Bag
I don’t know when I first learned about Bombas socks. It may have been when they were on Shark Tank in 2014. (CNBC) All I know is as soon as I heard it was a brand that carried quality socks and for every item purchase, one is donated to someone experiencing homelessness. This has been… Continue Reading The Best Socks to Buy from Bombas
I know I am not the only one who likes the popularity of a jumpsuit. Having the freedom and comfort of pant legs but with the one-step dressing ease of a dress, a jumpsuit is a fun and functional alternative to traditional cocktail attire for women. I’ve been looking at jumpsuits to wear as a… Continue Reading Best Cocktail Jumpsuits for Grown-ass Women
If I know one thing about the Wardrobe Oxygen community is that y’all love v-neck sweaters. Previously a wardrobe standard, v-neck sweaters these days seem less easy to find. Where are the v-neck sweaters? It does seem that crewnecks are taking precedence this season, but there are still plenty of great v-neck sweaters at retailers… Continue Reading Where Are the V-Neck Sweaters for Fall? 40+ Chic Options
A graphic t-shirt has become a wardrobe staple, especially over the past decade. Wearing a graphic t-shirt is a way to express ourselves without saying a word. But not all graphic tees are created equal. Below I share my tips for cool graphic tees for grown women: what types to look for, where to shop… Continue Reading Cool Graphic Tees for Grown-ass Women
When was the last time you were fitted for a bra? If you’re like most of America, the answer is that it’s been far too long. Did you know you should get a bra fitting every six months? Your body is constantly changing due to gravity, age, exercise, weight, and more. Bras, even when properly… Continue Reading A Soma Intimates Bra Fitting: My Experience