Fall Fashion Trends for Women Over 40: 2021 Edition
What are the hottest fashion trends for fall and which ones are wearable for real life? Navigating fall fashion with a focus on trends great for women over 40.
Fire Island Capsule Wardrobe: What I Packed for a Week in August
As I mentioned in previous Weekend Reads posts and shared on Instagram, I just got back this weekend from a week-long trip to Fire Island, Davis Park to be specific. We went with relatives and it was a great getaway before our kids head back to school. I have an Instagram Highlight sharing the trip,…
16 Women Review the Miami Fitwear Swim Collection
I am a big fan of Miami Fitwear. Miami Fitwear is a Latinx woman-founded company that is based in Texas. All the designing, sewing, and shipping all take place here in the United States. Several styles of leggings, bras, and activewear at Miami Fitwear give back to charities. Miami Fitwear is a size-inclusive brand that…
I See You Ann Taylor, Looking Fresh and Modern for Grown-ass Women
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…
Universal Standard Capsule Wardrobe and It’s All On Sale!
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…
What I Wore on A 12 Day Road Trip
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…
The Best Summer Bra from Soma
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…
The Best Shorts for Grown-Ass Women: Over 40 Styles For All Sizes, Shapes, and Situations
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…
16+ Plus Size Short Sleeved Tops: When You Want Something Nicer Than a T-Shirt
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…