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.
Ann Taylor was my go-to retailer for YEARS. The clothes fit me well, the price was right, and the style was perfect whether I was attending a conference, traveling for business, meeting a client for dinner, or going out with friends on the weekend. And I recommended Ann Taylor over and over because I felt… Continue Reading I See You Ann Taylor, Looking Fresh and Modern for Grown-ass Women
Universal Standard is one of my favorite fashion brands. High quality, great style, and inclusive sizing (sizes 00-40 with a few long and petite options). Universal Standard often has sales, but starting today the best Universal Standard sale has returned: The Universal Standard Sample Sale! And your gal Alison has made a Universal Standard capsule… Continue Reading Universal Standard Capsule Wardrobe and It’s All On Sale!
I just got home Saturday afternoon from a 12-day road trip my husband, daughter, our dog, and I took starting July 6th. We started from the Maryland suburbs of Washington DC and spent two nights in NYC, two nights in Salem, Massachusetts, five nights in a cabin in Vermont, and then two nights in Philadelphia… Continue Reading What I Wore on A 12 Day Road Trip
There is nothing worse in the summer than a bra that acts like a sponge, collecting your sweat and feeling heavy in the heat. When I heard about Soma’s Embraceable collection of lightweight microfiber bras that give the lift I desire and feel weightless while also wicking sweat I was excited. Did I just find… Continue Reading The Best Summer Bra from Soma
What does a grown-ass woman wear in the summer? Whatever she wants to wear! I know some folks are not comfortable in shorts, and that’s okay. Do what makes you feel good. But if you’re hot and uncomfortable because you feel you will be judged for your legs, stop letting the thoughts of those who… Continue Reading The Best Shorts for Grown-Ass Women: Over 40 Styles For All Sizes, Shapes, and Situations
My sister Debbie has written for Wardrobe Oxygen before. She recently texted me about a subject I hadn’t written about. It was one I knew many of you would also want to know about: plus size short sleeved tops for summer. The kind of tops that are more elevated than a t-shirt for all those… Continue Reading 16+ Plus Size Short Sleeved Tops: When You Want Something Nicer Than a T-Shirt
We just spent a year inside where designers decided we wanted to wear shades of beige and baby food. But now with a new season and parts of the country opening up, color is returning without sacrificing the comfort we found in those oatmeal and clay-colored sweatsuits. A few things that have caught my eye:… Continue Reading Summer of Color
Okay, let’s talk about ruanas. I’ve loved ruanas for winter and always have one; they’re great to throw over most everything for warmth without bulk or restriction. But summer ruanas… they can feel a bit cliché, like I should be rocking them with some cropped wide-leg linen pants with an elastic waist, orthopedic sandals, transition… Continue Reading Switch Up Your Wardrobe with 3+ Great Summer Ruanas from Chico’s
If you see me in person this late spring, there is a good chance you will see me in this outfit or a variation of it. Relaxed jeans that offer some airflow and flexibility, a lightweight cotton or linen top with interest, and Birkenstock sandals. My Late Spring Uniform with a Farm Rio Blouse This… Continue Reading My Late Spring Style Uniform