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 am a fan of Poppy Barley, a Canadian woman-owned sustainable footwear brand that offers wide calf boots, on-trend shoe styles in quality leather, and a nice selection of apparel and bags too. Mary Jane flats are a hot trend this fall and winter, and I know the trend will continue into 2025; I invited… Continue Reading Poppy Barley Modern-Day Mary Jane Review: Sustainable Style for Fall
Planning on attending the Presidential Inauguration? Tips on what to wear to Inauguration Day and for any winter protest or march in DC Continue Reading What to Wear to the Presidential Inauguration in D.C.
Sad about the end of custom clothing company eShakti? I share the best alternatives to eShakti that offer custom clothing online in inclusive sizes. Continue Reading Alternatives to eShakti
As I mentioned in a recent Weekend Reads, I love awards shows, including the Emmys, which took place recently. My favorite look from the evening was also the person whose speech I loved the most—Candice Bergen. I love how she was accessorizing formalwear with color. Bergen’s look is a favorite because it’s really easily translated… Continue Reading Accessorizing Formalwear with Color
What’s the difference between a dupe, a counterfeit bag, and a trend? Sharing my thoughts, designer bags being duped quite often, and when a designer bag becomes a common handbag trend to help you be an informed consumer. Continue Reading How Do I Know If a Bag’s a Dupe or a Trend?
Dresses, pantsuits, jumpsuits in misses, petite, tall, & plus size for women wedding guests, mother of the married. Also cocktail dresses & formalwear w/ sleeves for fall and winter Continue Reading Wedding Guest Dresses for Grown Women: 40+ Stylish Options for Fall and Winter
The bag charms trend is hot this season, is it a trend appropriate for grown women? I say YES and share tips on how to accessorize your bag without breaking the bank. Continue Reading Am I Too Old for the Bag Charms Trend?
As someone who has a large bust, a round rear, and a soft belly, I understand how hard it can be to buy suiting. I wanted to share my tips on where to find the best suiting for curvy women. For years, I struggled to find suiting to accommodate my soft curves. I am 5’3″… Continue Reading Where to Shop For The Best Suiting for Curvy Women
If you’re looking at this season’s fashion trends and feel it is all too dark, autumnal, or brown, do not worry. This is not a year where you need to wear THE color to look fashionable. And this is also a year where a pop of a beautiful color can elevate a look and also… Continue Reading Pops of Color for Fall/Winter 2024