Wardrobe Oxygen has provided practical fashion advice for women over 40 since 2005. Created by Alison Gary, a 5’3″ size 14/16 woman navigating midlife with confidence and experience, this category delivers real-life style guidance rooted in fit, comfort, and personal expression, not fast trends.
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Style Guides – How-to advice for dressing over 40
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Wardrobe Oxygen is known for detailed brand reviews, community-tested feedback across multiple sizes, and practical styling advice designed for women whose bodies, careers, and lifestyles have evolved. Every recommendation is wear-tested in real life and evaluated for comfort, versatility, and longevity.
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Attire:– Black cotton wrap shirt from Ann Taylor Loft (worn Sunday)– Gray “Drew” trousers from The Limited– Black leather thong heels from Mossimo– Silver cuff and hoops– pashmina for warmth Hair:– Second day– Large sections around curling iron in haphazard fashion– Finger comb Makeup:– Philosophy: The Present and The Supernatural Color Corrrectors concealer trio in…
Wish I had my camera for the outfit is tres cute today! Hair was washed and conditioned, a bit of Pureology’s blow-dry amplifier and then some Got2B curling mousse added. Dried with a diffuser (got a cheapo Conair that folds up that was $12, I couldn’t hold out any longer and this was all I…
What a weekend! Friday I dashed home from work to let out Ruckus and feed him dinner, then drove to the wedding. It was a nice time, the bride was gorgeous and it was very fun. Woke up early the next day for yoga, and then a crazy day of errands. Target, grocery store, pedicure,…
Well now all you know what I got for the Ann Taylor Friends & Family! I got this dress (which was on sale already), the white wrap shirt and black pants from yesterday, and a 3/4 sleeve black wrap shirt that hasn’t yet been worn. I also got white jeans but returned them (the 12…
Attire:– White wrap shirt – Ann Taylor (hidden safety pin to hold wrap from opening)– Black tropical wool trousers – Ann Taylor– Leather sandals – Mossimo– Red necklace – boutique in Rehoboth Beach, DE– Red earrings – gift from my mom from her African safari Makeup:– Philosophy – The Present– L’Oreal True Match foundation in…
Black cashmere puff-sleeve sweater from Banana Republic, black ponte pencil skirt from Ann Taylor Loft, black patent peeptoe heels from BCBGirls, silver cuff and hoops. Hair washed the night before and dried while sleeping. Woke up to a beachy look that would be awesome with a tan and floaty white peasant top, but not for…
Black and white print cotton top from H&M, black stretch poplin trousers from Caslon, black leather thong heels from Mossimo, silver cuff and hoops. Hair is second day, brushed out a bit and the scraggly pieces hit with the curling iron. Makeup is philosophy The Present, L’Oreal True Match foundation in C3, philosophy The Supernatural…
Friday night we just stayed in and watched a movie because we had a very early Saturday. We had to be up and out the door before 8am to shoot a wedding. Hair washed and conditioned and then dried with the Croc wet-to-dry flat iron. Makeup is philosophy The Present, L’Oreal True Match foundation in…
What a glorious, glorious day! Woke up to sunshine, the dog was happily prancing around the yard sniffing all the new plants and grass and no need for a coat or even pashmina! Love it! Olive linen puff-sleeved shift from Old Navy 2007, orange crinkle silk scarf from Banana Republic, tan “Bern” boots from Duo,…