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’ve received many capsule wardrobe requests lately and they have been extremely specific. However many have had similar themes – classic clothing but not boring, comfortable shoes, and many desire a capsule wardrobe not based on black. I hope the following fall wardrobe capsule will provide inspiration and show you can have fun while keeping… Continue Reading Capsule Wardrobe: Autumn Classic
For over a decade, my mom, sister, and I have been getting together for a long weekend to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Once Emerson came on the scene, she joined us on this girls’ getaway. This is often the only time we see the Atlantic Ocean all summer; I’ve always loved the beach and look forward… Continue Reading Rehoboth Beach Girls’ Getaway Weekend Recap
I know, Nordstrom seems to have these big sales all the time, but they’re soooo good! And this one has up to 40% off a lot of things that are useful and versatile and quite chic. This sale ends September 11th, so shop while you can. Bypass the summer stuff, here’s the items you can… Continue Reading Nordstrom Clearance Sale: My Picks
If you’ve read this blog for a while you know I’m a Hanky Panky devotee. Since having Emerson and now having a soft lower belly, I am a big fan of their “Retro” line, which has a higher rise. Their Retro Thong is the most comfortable thong I have ever worn and I love that… Continue Reading Friday Favorite: Hanky Panky
Spoiler alert – there’s no misses really in this post. Also note some items were gifted to me from Soma, the rest were purchased with my money and my only discount was the code I got from one of their emails that goes to all customers. Anyway, on with the items I have recently purchased… Continue Reading Fashion Purchases Hits and Misses: Soma Intimates Edition
Can you do a capsule wardrobe that is full of prints and personality? Capsule wardrobes always are so minimalistic and boring. I want to shrink my wardrobe but I don’t want to lose the fun it has. What does it take to be stylish? I look at street style and blogs like The Sartorialist and… Continue Reading Capsule Wardrobe: Street Style Fashionista
The bralette trend is hot this summer. A little bit of lace or ladder straps peeking out of a tank, from the neck of a deep v-neck tee, or adding flair to a simple camisole is a way to have light support, carry off filmy summer pieces with a bit of coverage, and add interest… Continue Reading Bralettes for Big Busts? A Torrid Review
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!