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.
In my Weekend Reads I mentioned a denim/tencel jumpsuit. It looked great, the price was great, it came in regular, petite, and plus sizes. I ordered it. Yesterday it arrived. The wash is what I expected and hoped for. It looks like denim but is soft thanks to it being Tencel. It buttons up the… Continue Reading A Jumpsuit Valentine
Earlier this month, Karl took me away for a weekend to celebrate my birthday. He planned the trip, letting me know where we were going but we didn’t have a really planned itinerary. He also invited our friends to join us. Knowing him and the location, I felt there would be activity – hiking, walks,… Continue Reading Capsule Wardrobe for a Winter Weekend Getaway
If you’re desiring a white pantsuit after this week’s State of the Union you’re not the only one. I’ve received several emails and DMs requesting where to find a white pantsuit and have seen several people find Wardrobe Oxygen with search terms that include white pantsuit for women. Well my fellow women, I have you… Continue Reading Where to Find White Pantsuits for Women
It’s been a while since I did one of my shopping hits and misses! I’m trying to purchase less, but I’m in real need of jeans. I’m looking for a slim cut (not painted on but not straight), slightly higher waist. I mentioned this quest for jeans a couple times in previous blog posts and… Continue Reading Shopping Hits and Misses: Denim Edition
Nordstrom currently has a sale of items up to 50% off. It’s a lot of winter items they’re trying to get rid of, but let’s be honest, winter isn’t ending any time soon. I know here in the Washington DC area we’ve had snow in March and even April and this week will be one… Continue Reading My 2019 Nordstrom Winter Sale Picks
Have you heard of SOMAINNOFIT? It’s this new and revolutionary tool from Soma to get a precise bra fitting at home. In fact, the SOMAINNOFIT bra provides a more accurate fitting than by many professionals. SOMAINNOFIT is a battery-operated bra with a coordinating free app; the combination measures you for a perfectly fitting bra without… Continue Reading SOMAINNOFIT Review: A Precise Bra Fitting at Home
How to Style Shoes with Orthotics (AKA styling brogues, loafers, and comfort shoes in a cool manner) A reader recently emailed me asking how to maintain her personal style while also maintaining her health. She needs to wear orthotics and her podiatrist recommended flat lace-up shoes. She desired tips on how to style shoes with… Continue Reading How to Style Shoes with Orthotics
When I recently mentioned I was looking for new jeans, a few of you recommended Everlane jeans. I am familiar with Everlane; a couple of years ago I did an Everlane review focusing on tops as back then Everlane only went up to size L and I knew no bottoms would fit my body. Everlane… Continue Reading Everlane Jeans Review by a Curvy Size 12/14 Petite Woman
“I’m furloughed. I don’t know when I will go back to work so I can’t take a trip or get into a major project. I’m cleaning out my closet and it’s been enlightening to say the least. My concern is if I get rid of everything I don’t like I won’t have any clothes left!… Continue Reading My Closet Cleanout Left me Without Clothes!