Hi, my name is Alison and I love striped tops. I regularly share striped tops in the capsule wardrobes I create because I find them so versatile and more elevated than a solid tee. I love them even though I am a curvy woman with a full bust; wearing what you enjoy is always flattering.… Continue Reading The 15 Best Breton Striped Shirts for Grown-ass Women
Fashion designer Donna Karan created the first capsule wardrobe in 1985 with her “7 Easy Pieces” collection. This was a capsule of clothing items for the working woman to simplify getting dressed each day. I’ve been creating capsule wardrobes at Wardrobe Oxygen since 2005. I believe in the power of capsule wardrobes for achieving big… Continue Reading Spring Capsule Wardrobe+ How to Create a Capsule Wardrobe
I hear you my friends, you will NOT embrace the wide leg pant trend, you will NOT give up your skinny jeans, and you will NOT tuck in a top. I won’t preach to you in this article, instead, I am going to help. Here are some tips on how to style leggings, skinny jeans,… Continue Reading How to Style Leggings & Skinny Jeans in 2023 with Tunics and Longer Tops
These are a few of the looks I’ve worn recently. I’ve tried counteracting Deep Winter with bright cheery clothing and taking advantage of any sunny day we experience. I received some items gifted from Talbots and give them an honest review, and share how a pair of jeans in one of my latest capsule wardrobes… Continue Reading What I Wore Recently: Feb 06, 2023
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve seen that the hottest footwear for women over the past decade is a pair of white sneakers. However, the brand, style, and details of these white sneakers or tennis shoes keep changing. As grown women, we’re often looking for the best bang for our buck, and that… Continue Reading The 6 Best White Sneakers for Grown-ass Women
I have been slow in sharing my outfits here on Wardrobe Oxygen; here are some of the looks I’ve worn in the past month. Holiday looks, office looks, and some casual outfits mixed in and lots of repeats showing you don’t need a big wardrobe for big style. And you can have a very specific… Continue Reading What I Wore Recently: Jan 11, 2023
Around 2pm yesterday, I decided this would be my last Weekend Reads of 2022. I planned to have another one for next weekend, but I am ready to head into vacation mode with my family. While my daughter has school this coming week, if I don’t focus on work I can focus on ensuring we… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #227
A Twitter friend mentioned me in a tweet; she bought a robe from Soma last winter and loved it as much as I did. She was recommending it as a great gift, especially because at the time of her tweet and the time I am writing this, it was on sale. And now I can’t… Continue Reading I Can’t Stop Thinking About this Robe
I’ve been raving about a lady tux for years. Able to go anywhere a cocktail dress would, a lady tux (also known as a Le Smoking) is oftentimes more comfortable, warm, and versatile. It looks chic with flat shoes, it doesn’t require special underpinnings, and the jacket and pants can separate to increase the number… Continue Reading 10 Ways to Style a Lady Tux