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 always loved the beauty and versatility of scarves. My mom had a great scarf collection, so many beautiful ones she collected over the years. I started my own collection inspired by her, and now own many I inherited from her. Scarves are an accessory that takes up little space but can truly transform…
Plus size belts for women do exist and I found the most stylish and highest quality!
A member of the Wardrobe Oxygen community reached out asking for advice on cocktail and formal shoes for plantar fasciitis. She saw my reel discussing my new favorite sneakers and how I deal with wide width feet and plantar fasciitis and hoped I had some suggestions for dressy shoes for fussy feet like mine. I…
My sister was invited to an event that had a dress code of semi-formal and took place during the daytime. She shared how hard it was to find a stylish look as a grown woman, especially with a good size range. Weddings, bar mitzvahs, retirement parties, political events… there are a lot of semiformal occasions…
The slip skirt is a garment that has been in and out of fashion for decades. In the 1920s, slips as we know now became popular to ration fabrics; you could rewear a slip instead of adding a lining to a skirt or dress. Slips became a fashion statement thanks to both the dress trends…
Many of you have asked for a more relaxed capsule wardrobe. Looks that are more casual but refined for everyday, and specific requests for a teacher capsule wardrobe for fall. This collection is for you! A mix of classic with a hint of whimsy, this capsule wardrobe is comfortable yet polished. It can also be…
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…
We all know by now I am a fan of Universal Standard. Since 2017, I have been a customer of this revolutionary apparel brand that has helped democratize fashion. Offering elevated basics and the occasional unique piece and designer collaboration in sizes 00-40, Universal Standard makes fashion truly size inclusive. But dang, has it been…
When I shared easy work tops, several of you asked if I could find a cheaper alternative to the Frances Valentine top. I hate to say it, but Frances Valentine apparel is really stellar quality, great fabrics not often seen elsewhere, and manufacturing that can stand the test of time. Especially in 2025, you get…