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.
I spent two weeks away from home this July, on the road sleeping in hotels. Most places we only stayed one night and often didn’t have the time to babysit our clothes at a laundromat. We only did proper laundry once on Day 7 yet I, a fashion lover, not only survived with a carry-on… Continue Reading Capsule Wardrobe: Two Weeks Road Trip
Short on money, long on time, Slowly strolling in the sweet sunshine, And I’m running late, And I don’t need an excuse, ‘Cause I’m wearing my brand new shoes. A photo posted by Alison Gary (@wardrobe_oxygen) on Jul 9, 2016 at 11:27am PDT This past weekend you may have seen this photo on Instagram… Continue Reading Friday Favorite: My New Red Shoes!
After my last LOFT experience I didn’t plan on shopping there again. I felt I had aged out of the store. However so many of you raved to me about the LOFT linen tees I decided to give them another chance. So glad I did! While not everything was a hit for me, this was… Continue Reading Recent Fashion Hits and Misses: LOFT Edition
I’m not one into subscription boxes. I’ve tried a few but I find usually the items aren’t things I really want, need, or will use. However, in the past I was offered a free POPSUGAR Must Have Box and was impressed with the contents. I still regularly use items from it and found the value… Continue Reading POPSUGAR #MustHaveBox June 2016 Review
I’m trying to buy not just for the here and now, but the future. I know I am not alone in thinking this may be a temporary size for my body, but I am over holding off on personal style and quality clothing because of it. Let’s be real, the last time I was under… Continue Reading Everlane Sizing: Can a Size 14 Woman Wear Everlane?
Oh Boden, how I love you. You go up past a size 12 and some of your items come in petite and tall. You have stellar customer service – seriously if you’re not sure what size to buy call them, they’re the best and so patient and knowledgeable. Easy shipping and returns and plenty of… Continue Reading Recent Fashion Purchases: Boden Edition
I’ve been wearing the LOFT Custom Stretch Trousers for several years. They’re machine washable, a classic professional cut, match some blazers, and the 14 petite is the perfect length for me with low heels. However, I craved a change of silhouette and on a whim tried the Banana Republic Ryan pants (also in 14 petite).… Continue Reading Unexpected Versatility: Creating Outfits not Capsules
With my last hits and misses post, my friend (and fabulous personal stylist) Rosana said she’d like to see me try out ASOS this season. She’s been having a lot of success with her clients, I trust her style and shopping skills, so I took a look. I’m looking for some weekend summer looks –… Continue Reading Recent Fashion Hits and Misses – ASOS Edition
When we were getting ready for our friends’ wedding we realized Karl’s best suit is no longer the best. With styles changing and his body changing with a new diet and exercise regime, his dapper trouser and jacket looked like something he may have bought from Chess King in 1992. It was time for an… Continue Reading Men’s Suiting at Nordstrom