Hey there, my fellow grown-ass women. Do you have occasions coming up where you need to be dressed up and don’t want to deal with heels and hose and Spanx and cold legs and entering and exiting cars in a graceful manner and having the right coat for the length of you skirt? Same, friend.… Continue Reading Why You Need a Cocktail Pantsuit
There’s a new restaurant in the Union Market District in Washington, D.C., and the name may sound familiar to some who have dined in the Big Apple (or watched Sex and the City). Pastis, the French Restaurant in New York City’s Meatpacking District, has opened a second Pastis here in DC. I went to dinner… Continue Reading What I Wore to Pastis DC
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 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
Susie, a member of the Wardrobe Oxygen community reached out last month asking if I would share details about a fundraising luncheon for the Brem Foundation, a DC based non-profit committed to advancing early detection of breast cancer for all women, regardless of their ability to pay. I know many people in my life, including… Continue Reading What I Wore to a Charity Fundraising Luncheon in Washington DC
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
Before Lockdown, I used to get my nails done on a regular basis. I do powder fill acrylic; as someone who chews her nails and cuticles I find this type of nail keeps me from gnawing (makes my nails too thick to reach my cuticles and covers the nail), it lasts without chipping (up to… Continue Reading Move Over Viva Magenta, I’m Crushing on Fuchsia
Ann Taylor was my go-to retailer for YEARS. The clothes fit me well, the price was right, and the style was perfect whether I was attending a conference, traveling for business, meeting a client for dinner, or going out with friends on the weekend. And I recommended Ann Taylor over and over because I felt… Continue Reading I See You Ann Taylor, Looking Fresh and Modern for Grown-ass Women
Raging against the beige and neutrals of this season with a pink on pink outfit with blue wool coat all from Talbots. Continue Reading Rage Against the Beige with Pink on Pink from Talbots