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.
After having no success finding jeans with my Gap denim haul, many members of the Wardrobe Oxygen community suggested I take a look at Old Navy. I haven’t had luck with Old Navy jeans in the past, but the retailer has made a lot of changes in recent years, the best one being they stopped… Continue Reading Old Navy Denim Haul: 23 Pairs Ordered Sizes 14/16
I usually don’t post about the Shopbop sale because I don’t find the retailer size-inclusive, the pricepoint of most items are above what I find most Wardrobe Oxygen customers are comfortable with, and they seem to have a sale every other week. But perusing the items this morning for another post, I realized that the… Continue Reading This Makes the Shopbop Sale Worth It
In the 2000’s it was all about the bootcut jean. The 2010’s was all about skinny jeans and jeggings. Now in the 2020’s it seems most every style of denim is acceptable but there is a real resurgence of the 1990’s style of jean. A little loose, a little borrowed from the boys, sort of… Continue Reading Is the Gap ’90s Loose Jean The Perfect 2020’s Jean for Grown-ass Women?
Over the past year, many amazing Black-owned fashion brands and Black designers and artists have come on the scene and have secured funding to expand their brands. Below, I share Black-owned fashion and beauty for Spring that caught my eye and incorporate trends popular this season: Elegant Neutrals Color and Cheer Bring on the Shine
I was updating an old article on Wardrobe Oxygen that has been quite popular this season (this one if you’re curious) and I had to stop and write this because of what I saw when seeking images of plus size models wearing different kinds of tops to show how what you wear can change how… Continue Reading It’s Time To Break Some Style Rules
Denim shorts are a summertime classic, but not all denim shorts are created equal and not all denim shorts are what grown-ass women are looking for. Don’t fret, I’ve gathered the best denim shorts for grown women for you to simplify your summer wardrobe shopping! What Makes Denim Shorts Great for Grown Women? I believe… Continue Reading The Best Denim Shorts for Grown Women: 50+ Options, Size-Inclusive Options
Several members of the Wardrobe Oxygen community have shared that they have found success at Gap this spring for jeans. The fit is better than it was in the past, the washes and cuts what they’re looking for. I decided to have my annual spring denim haul be Gap. My Gap denim haul was as… Continue Reading Gap Denim Haul: Tried 10+ Pairs Size 14-16/32-33
Chico’s is a favorite denim destination for me. I find the quality stellar, they always have classic and on-trend options for washes, details, and cuts, and the fit really works with my curves. Many of you have shared with me over the years that you too love Chico’s denim. So when Chico’s launched their new… Continue Reading Chico’s DefineMe Denim Review: 3 Pairs Tried with Photos and Honest Thoughts
Considering we’ve spent a good chunk of the past couple of years at home wearing comfy knits, it’s easy to not know that denim trends are changing. This is a pretty big change, as denim trends seem to stick around well beyond their welcome. What are the best denim trends that will last more than… Continue Reading The Best 3 Denim Trends That Will Last More Than One Season