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.
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Valentino started it this past spring with an electrifying hot pink that verged on neon. Worn from head to toe, it was seen on all the hottest celebs all summer long. At the same time photos from the set of the upcoming Barbie live-action movie were leaked showing Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling rocking that… Continue Reading How to Rock the New Pop of Color: Fuchsia, Magenta, and Berry Tones
This post was originally published in 2021, but updated considering how many more articles about this topic have come out during this shopping season. Apparel Bracketing and the Blame Game of Apparel Retailers and Consumers I am going to continue a little rant I had in the Wardrobe Oxygen community. There are a lot of… Continue Reading Apparel Bracketing and the Blame Game of Retailers and Consumers
by Lissa T. I’ve been curious about House of Flint, a UK-based sustainable and size-inclusive fashion brand for a while. I keep seeing beautiful pieces on Instagram and wanted to know more about House of Flint’s fit, quality, and style. I invited Lissa, who has shopped the brand on more than one occasion, to provide… Continue Reading House of Flint Review: 4 Items Tried, Honest Thoughts
While in college, I got a job as a salesperson at a store that carried fraternity and sorority merchandise. I worked my way up to management and had discussed with the owner possibly buying him out after college. He passed, the store got new management and I was not too fond of their management style… Continue Reading Consider this My Black Friday Post for 2022…
If you are one who has been waiting for non-white trendy sneakers to come back in style, this is the season for you! I recently shared this stylish black sneaker as a great choice for grown women because black sneakers, in general, are back in style. But so are other colors like tan. So I… Continue Reading The 6 Best Stylish Tan Sneakers for Grown-ass Women
I’ve been raving about a lady tux for years. Able to go anywhere a cocktail dress would, a lady tux (also known as a Le Smoking) is oftentimes more comfortable, warm, and versatile. It looks chic with flat shoes, it doesn’t require special underpinnings, and the jacket and pants can separate to increase the number… Continue Reading 10 Ways to Style a Lady Tux
The Talbots Friends and Family sale is here and this is a sale you do NOT want to miss! This sale gives you 30% off your entire purchase and I gotta tell you, the Talbots New Arrivals are so good! If you think Talbots is only one aesthetic you need to take another look. Amazing… Continue Reading Talbots Friends and Family Sale: 36 Of the Best Buys
As I look through my closet for this season and as it gets colder, I am assessing what I already own, and what I think will work with my existing closet, and I can’t help but think about capsules. What will be my fall to winter capsule wardrobe? What will mix and match, making it… Continue Reading Fall to Winter Capsule Wardrobe: 25+ Looks for Work, Weekend, and Beyond
Gosh I love it when a classic fashion piece becomes trendy. Go up in the attic, head to the thrift store, and finally shop for the size, fabric, and color you always wanted! Well the zip-neck sweater is back, baby and it’s a great trend. Get your nautical vibe on, get cabin cozy, or elevate… Continue Reading Fall Trend Alert: Zip-Neck Sweaters