Summer fashion featured on Alison Gary, Editor in Chief of Wardrobe Oxygen. For reference, Alison is 5’3″ and usually wears an XL, 14/16, or 14W.
Within the past five years, my body has fluctuated about 20 pounds, though I have essentially still worn around the same clothing size. Perimenopause, fitness changes, diet changes, life—they all affect my body, and I’d go broke if I bought a new wardrobe each time it changed. I am especially grateful to items in my… Continue Reading Styling the Universal Standard Geneva Dress for Day and Night
As someone who has a job that offers her free clothing, I really examine what stays in my closet year after year, especially in my summer wardrobe. That which I find comfortable yet stylish, breezy and fun to wear. And below I share the dress I wear all summer long. It’s a certain fabric and… Continue Reading The Dress I Wear All Summer Long
I bought some of the newest Universal Standard linen collection and was pleasantly surprised by this petite-friendly jumpsuit! Continue Reading Universal Standard Linen Promenade Jumpsuit Review for Petites
You know what happens when I go on vacation in August? What I wore in July isn’t posted until it’s almost September! It’s amazing how quickly this month has gone by. Well, better late than never, right? What I Wore in July Universal Standard printed top and shorts For the 4th of July holiday, we… Continue Reading What I Wore In July
I first went to see a Broadway musical when I was in 4th grade. My dad’s friend came to visit from NYC and took us to see La Cage aux Folles at the National Theatre in DC. I was hooked, and looked forward to any time in any city to see a musical. So when… Continue Reading What I Wore to Moulin Rouge the Musical
I don’t think anyone who reads Wardrobe Oxygen is surprised I went to see The Barbie Movie as soon as it came out. I am a feminist, a mom, and a child who grew up playing with Barbies. I was expert in creating the most magnificent gowns for my Barbies with Kleenex and Scotch tape,… Continue Reading What I Wore to the Barbie Movie
Time flies when you’re busy AF! And that is how June was. Our daughter graduated from 8th grade and is heading to high school next year. We had dances, ceremonies, celebrations, and all sorts of other events. It was our 19th wedding anniversary at the beginning of the month, and after all the celebrations, we… Continue Reading What I Wore in June 2023
I hesitated to write about this tan satin pantsuit because it’s on clearance and sizes are limited. But at the end of May I got this blazer and these pants from Ann Taylor and wore the pantsuit for three different occasions in June and know this is just the beginning of ways to style this… Continue Reading The Unexpected Versatility of a Tan Satin Pantsuit
If you follow me on Instagram you know I am lowkey obsessed with highlighter yellow this summer. Actually, this love of neon yellow began last summer and has just grown in intensity. I’m thrilled to see this summer so many retailers have jumped on the neon train, as it’s the perfect antidote to all the… Continue Reading How to Style Neon as a Grown-ass Woman: 5 Tried & True Methods