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 recently returned from a weekend getaway to New York City with my family. I wanted to pack sensibly and not overpack. While it was spring, the forecast said New York City would be sunny but windy, with highs in the 50s (Fahrenheit) and evenings down to the 30s. I knew I’d have to pack,… Continue Reading Spring Travel Style for NYC
I recently visited two different malls and did a lot of big box shopping. One of the trends that was loud and clear in stores from Bloomingdale’s to Walmart, Khaite to Zara was the crescent bag. What is a Crescent Bag? The crescent bag is also known as the half-moon bag, the banana bag, and,… Continue Reading The Crescent Bag is the Must-Have Accessory Right Now
Macy’s has been on my radar as of recent. A great mix of brands, really good prices, and unexpected size offerings like wide width shoes, petite plus size, and plenty of extended size offerings; Macy’s is working to target real-life people with real-life style. The Macy’s VIP sale has an extra 30% off sale prices.… Continue Reading Macy’s VIP Sale: Best Spring Dresses
One of the most popular questions I get from readers is what is the proper length to hem pants? Years ago, there was a cut-and-dry answer, but these days, even hemlines get caught up in fashion trends. However, there are some classic guidelines to follow if you’re looking for a traditional cut or how to… Continue Reading How to Determine Proper Pant Length for Women
I have a knee-length red plaid woolen kilt I picked up on a college trip to Scotland almost 20 years ago. I trek it out once a season or so, usually around the holidays, but I like it and am trying to think of ways to get more wear out of it beyond the expected… Continue Reading Ask Allie: How to Style a Kilt
truly stylish wide width shoes: where to buy tips from wardrobe oxygen Continue Reading Where to Shop for Truly Stylish Wide Width Shoes
You found the perfect pair of shoes. They’re delicate and beautiful and complete your outfit… but you really wish they had a bit more cushioning and/or arch support. Been there, and I’ve got you with the best insoles for flats and dress shoes that have been road tested by me, my friends, or other members… Continue Reading The 8 Best Insoles for Flats and Dress Shoes
The stores are launching their spring collections, fashion weeks for fall 2024 are taking place, and it’s the perfect time to begin eyeing 2024 fashion trends and which ones to consider embracing. I love fashion, but I don’t add trends and new items to my closet willy nilly. I want to share the the most… Continue Reading The Most Wearable 2024 Fashion Trends
Faux leather leggings have been a fashion trend for several years (seriously, I was discussing the style merits of faux leather leggings way back in 2016), and they don’t seem to be going away any time soon. In fact, I originally wrote this post in 2018 but updated it as faux leather leggings are still stylish.… Continue Reading How to Style Faux Leather Leggings