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.
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
It’s clear by now that I am a fan of Soma for sleepwear, loungewear, and intimates. As someone with a larger bust, and one who has soft curves and is over 40, I appreciate a retailer that offers a great range of styles and sizes of bras and undies as we all don’t have the… Continue Reading Building a Summer Bra Wardrobe (+ Other Favorite Summer Undies from Soma)
Zappos reached out and wanted me to do a post on Instagram for them. I was down, because I love Zappos and have shopped Zappos forever. Gosh, here’s a post of my raving about Zappos way back in 2008! The selection at Zappos is great, especially for someone who has fussy feet and can’t buy… Continue Reading The Best Wide Width Shoes for Summer from Zappos
I don’t know why I haven’t done a review of my Printfresh pajamas until now. Oh yeah, now I remember. Because Printfresh pajamas need to be washed at least three times to become awesome. In fact, the more you wash them, the more you will like them. You’ve likely seen Printfresh pajamas on your social… Continue Reading Sustainable and Size-Inclusive Cotton Pajamas: A Printfresh Review