Since 2005, Wardrobe Oxygen has been providing fashion advice. Focusing on real-life style for grown-ass women, Alison Gary shares her personal style, reviews of brands and garments, denim hauls, and resources on where to shop for petite fashion over size 10, plus size fashion, bras for large busts, wide width shoes as well as how to style footwear trends, and sustainable style.
Known for its real-life capsule wardrobes that offer inclusive sizing, Wardrobe Oxygen helps you feel stylish, as well as yourself. Work (or work from home), weekend, vacation, and special events, Wardrobe Oxygen is a style destination for women over 40 living on their own terms.
I have now attended Dîner en Blanc on two separate occasions. This is an event that requires some preparation, supplies, and strategy to have a great time and I want to share what we’ve learned and what has worked to help others enjoy Dîner en Blanc. I hope these tips for Dîner en Blanc will… Continue Reading Tips for First Time Dîner en Blanc Attendees
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
This July, my family, our dog, and I strapped the rooftop carrier to our Subaru and headed north. We drove straight to Salem, Massachusetts for almost a week, spent a night in Providence, Rhode Island, and then a couple of nights on Long Island. This trip was part sightseeing, part visiting relative, and part R&R… Continue Reading One Week, One Bag: Summer Road Trip Capsule Wardrobe
As I prepare for my summer vacation, I can’t help but think about essentials that keep me feeling and looking great. From must-pack items to everyday favorites, I’ve got you covered, even on the hottest, most humid days. Check out my updated list of summertime essentials for beating the heat (also watch out for those… Continue Reading My Summertime Essentials
The best list on the internet on where to shop for petite clothes over size 10 and who sells petite plus size fashion Continue Reading The 39 Best Stores that Offer Petite Clothes Over Size 10
When I shared the best white sneakers for grown women, I had a few reach out saying they don’t like wearing white sneakers and prefer a darker sneaker with their wardrobe. Well, there is a cool classic black sneaker that has come back in style, it’s usually under $75, and it may be perfect for… Continue Reading The Cool Classic Black Sneaker for Grown-ass Women
Universal Standard reached out in the Summer of 2021 and asked if I would like to try out their Sunny Swim Shorts. This was for an Instagram campaign (seen here). I know many like a bit more coverage with their swimwear and said yes so I could provide a thorough and honest review. What I… Continue Reading The Best Size-Inclusive Active Shorts: A Review of the Universal Standard Sunny Shorts
The conversation started in my post on how to shop the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale… is it even worth it any more? I get you, I too am sick of Barefoot Dreams cardigans and Spanx faux leather leggings, and I have ben burned by items that seem like great deals from great brands only to have… Continue Reading Is the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Worth it This Year?
There is nothing better than being able to get away on vacation. Whether you’re flying to a destination or packing up the car for a road trip, a quick Amtrak ride to a local city or an hours-long trip to a distant destination, your vacation will be better if you pack well. Below I share… Continue Reading My 10 Vacation Packing Essentials