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 been a Banana Republic fan for decades. Fun fact, I almost worked for the company twice back when I worked in retail and apparel. Both times my current job countered to keep me but I wonder how different my life would have been if I made the switch. I have always loved the…
The Universal Standard Denim Drive is back where you can get a pair of their cult-favorite jeans for just $48.
There is no better time of year than the holidays to have fun with fashion. Battery-operated tree light necklaces? Rock them. Beaded and bedazzled theme earrings? I own them, and I support wearing them. And ugly Christmas sweaters? They’ve been popular for decades, they’re a lot of fun, and I love styling ugly Christmas sweaters…
By far my most popular piece on Wardrobe Oxygen, an updated list of the best places to shop for women over 40, sharing style and size details and personal experience.
It’s stupid to wear uncomfortable shoes. The older we get, the more we feel the repercussions of cheap, ill-fitting, and poorly designed footwear. I tip my hat to the younger generations who have sneaker balls and made flat and more comfortable of shoes fashionable. What’s great is that trend also benefits us grown women, for…
Quince has become a popular direct to consumer online retailer known for offering “luxury for less.” Best known for its cashmere and washable silk, Quince also carries handbags, Quince luggage, homegoods, and even beauty and wellness. In recent months, Quince has expanded its womens denim offerings. I know I wasn’t the only one curious about…
I was slow to the barrel jean trend. I felt it a passing fancy, and the old style rules ingrained in me since I was little made me worry they were “unflattering.” But barrel jeans grew on me, I think because they do break so many style rules. They’re jeans for those who have fewer…
There is an unofficial Universal Standard Buy/Sell/Trade group on Facebook. It is an excellent place to get Universal Standard clothing never worn or gently worn for great prices, learn more about this popular size-inclusive fashion brand, and be in an inclusive and supportive online community. Recently, a member put forth a Universal Standard style challenge…
Way back in 2018, I made a real-life holiday capsule based on what was in my actual closet. While the holidays are often known for red and green, I chose a color palette of navy, black, white, and silver/crystal and found it festive without being so on the nose I couldn’t wear it beyond the…