Outfits, capsule wardrobes, and fashion advice for women over 40 featuring Talbots. Modeled by a size 14/16 petite woman in her 40’s for real-life style advice.
I’ve recently shared how much I love the Talbots Holiday collection. Talbots reached out and invited me to pick out a few things from their New Arrivals and share my honest thoughts on fit, quality, and offer styling tips. I was excited to have this opportunity to showcase New Arrivals to you in time for… Continue Reading Talbots Black Friday Sale: What I Ordered, Got and Thought
If you can’t tell by now, I am a fan of Talbots and I am especially a Talbots fangirl when it comes to their holiday collection. Each year, Talbots comes out with gorgeous sweaters with a festive feel, pieces with a bit of shine and holiday style to incorporate into your existing wardrobe, and in… Continue Reading Exploring the Talbots Holiday Collection
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 was invited by Talbots to peruse their new arrivals and share some items I feel would work well this summer, and also look great as we head into fall. I was impressed by the collection and I immediately began thinking of creating a summer to fall transitional capsule wardrobe. Inspired by Talbots’ color Blue… Continue Reading Summer to Fall Transitional Capsule Wardrobe
Let’s talk about skorts. Practical, comfortable, but if you’re like me you may have decided you’d never have one in your closet. But maybe after this past year, you’re considering skorts again and are wondering what are the best skorts for grown women and women over 40. This post has been updated several times since… Continue Reading The Best Skorts for Grown-ass Women
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
As someone who is short (5’3″) and with a large bust (36 F), it’s hard to find wrap dresses that fit. They are often too low-cut, and even more often do not have enough fabric to properly cover my bust area. I’ve become used to safety pins strategically placed inside the dress to hold it… Continue Reading Universal Standard Tiered Twirl Wrap Dress: A Bust-Friendly Wrap Dress
I always love Talbots’ Spring New Arrivals. The pretty florals, the crisp chinos, the wearable dresses, the smart footwear, the accessories that are pretty but always with a little something that makes them fun. I was scrolling through Talbots’ March New Arrivals for spring and so many things caught my eye I had to share… Continue Reading Talbots Spring New Arrivals: My Picks
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