I had a Wardrobe Oxygen reader recently reach out asking how to soften linen clothes she finds scratchy. She purchased a J. Crew linen sweater that I suggested in this summer getaway capsule wardrobe and loves the sweater, but finds…
An Honest Embr Wave Review After Over 2 Years of Use
An unpaid and honest review of the Embr Wave 2 from a customer. Comparison of the original Embr Wave bracelet and the Embr Wave 2, both I own.
Weekend Reads #248
Weekend Reads #248 300 women share what fashion over 50 looks like for them. (The Good Trade, and yours truly is mentioned!) A lifetime of racism makes Alzheimer’s more prevalent in Black Americans. (Seattle Times) The hard part of being…
Where To Shop for Rainbow Fashion: 30+ Pride Apparel and Accessories
Where To Shop for Rainbow Fashion: 30+ apparel and accessories to show your Pride with color.
The Best Memorial Day Sales for 2023 – My Picks
Memorial Day weekend is when the pools open, the grills are fired up, and the sales are super. Spend this weekend outdoors and with your loved ones, not the mall. The best Memorial Day sales are online, and I have…
Fashion Is a Form of Gardening
Fashion Is a Form of Gardening A childhood friend moved to my neighborhood. The other day, we were walking through the community, she was seeking inspiration for landscaping her new yard. We wandered the sidewalks, admiring the work of neighbors,…
40+ Chic Swim Coverups for Grown Women
Everybody and every body deserves to have fun in the sun. And it’s a lot more fun when you’re wearing swimsuits and swim coverups that make you feel confident and look chic. Not all swim coverups are created equal, and…
Weekend Reads #247
Weekend Reads #247 Yours truly was interviewed for this article: Will Amazon Style pick out everyone’s clothes? It’s already happening. (Washington Post – gift article) Heather Armstrong’s friends remember the Dooce.com blogger’s complicated legacy. (NBC News) Want your hotel room…
Styling a Boyfriend Blazer: Capsule Wardrobe of Over 21 Looks
I recently visited the DC M.M.LaFleur showroom and tried a lot of their spring and summer offerings. One item I fell for was the O’Hara Blazer in Plaid Sharkskin. A lighter-weight blazer but still full of professionalism and quality construction,…
Universal Standard Tiered Twirl Wrap Dress: A Bust-Friendly Wrap Dress
As someone who is short (5’3″) and with a large bust (36 F), it’s hard to find wrap dresses that fit. They are often too low-cut, and even more often do not have enough fabric to properly cover my bust…
We All Deserve to Age in Peace
This week it was revealed that Martha Stewart is the cover model for Sports Illustrated’s 2023 swimsuit issue. At 81 years old, she is the oldest cover model for the magazine. And she looks fantastic. I shared the image on…
6 Top Summer Shoe Trends for Grown Women: 2023 Edition
We grown-ass women wear whatever we want, but sometimes we like to know what’s fashionable each season and add some trends to our existing closet. The easiest way to update your existing summer wardrobe is with a switch to shoes….
