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.
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
My friend Sylvia is one of the most stylish women I know and has a true passion for fashion. When she was training to become a personal stylist, one of her course projects was to take a colorful dress and style it three ways on another individual, and I offered to be her guinea pig.… Continue Reading The Ever by X Dress Styled Three Ways
The Universal Standard Mystery Box promotion is back: I share my thoughts on the Classic Box, if the Mystery Box is worth it and… Continue Reading The Universal Standard Mystery Box is Back!
I never thought I’d be one to be writing about my experience purchasing a used designer bag online. Used bag yes, but designer… that seemed to be something out of reach even at resale prices and didn’t seem like a good use of my purchase. I mean, for the price of many designer bags I… Continue Reading Purchasing a Used Designer Bag Online: My Experience