Wardrobe Oxygen has provided practical fashion advice for women over 40 since 2005. Created by Alison Gary, a 5’3″ size 14/16 woman navigating midlife with confidence and experience, this category delivers real-life style guidance rooted in fit, comfort, and personal expression, not fast trends.
Capsule Wardrobes – Seasonal and lifestyle-based wardrobe formulas
Denim – Honest jean reviews and fit guidance
Plus Size & Midsize Fashion – Inclusive style advice for curves
Shoes & Accessories – Footwear, bags, and finishing details
Style Guides – How-to advice for dressing over 40
Swimwear – Fit-focused reviews, styles that support while looking great
Underpinnings & Sleepwear – Bras, shapewear, and comfort essentials
Wardrobe Oxygen is known for detailed brand reviews, community-tested feedback across multiple sizes, and practical styling advice designed for women whose bodies, careers, and lifestyles have evolved. Every recommendation is wear-tested in real life and evaluated for comfort, versatility, and longevity.
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Not really feeling this dress but it was essentially free (will post about it within the week). Also woke up feeling a bit achy and icky so not in the best mood for a bold print. Attire: Olian Maternity – Brown print jersey wrap dress Silhouettes – Brown suede boots Silver hoops Hair: Day 3…
Attire: Olian Maternity – Pink jersey top (on sale at Nordstrom for like $29 and totally worth it – super comfy, easy to wash, gorgeous color, doesn’t itch or even feel as though you’re wearing anything) Old Navy Maternity – Black ponte trousers (expect to see these a LOT in the next couple of months)…
Sorry for the delay, Friday was BUSY and this weekend I didn’t get much computer time. Friday’s Attire: Old Navy Maternity – Black tee, dark jeans Liberty – Silk scarf Sudini – Black leather booties (currenly at the cobbler getting reheeled – city walking destroys heels!) Silver hoops and cuff Hair: Next day, thrown up…
Companies spend so much on advertising and marketing… I love it when they do it well. This time last year I posted about a fabulous truck I saw on the DC streets – Marshalls filled a glass box with tons of covetable shoes. I know it stopped me in my tracks and had me look…
Attire: Proenza Schouler for Target – Teal jersey dress Nordstrom – Aqua pashmina Duo Boots – Bern boots in Tan Silver hoops and cuff Hair: Day 2, just brushed Beauty: Laura Mercier – Flawless Face Kit in Sand Nars – Blush in Orgasm Pop Beauty – Shadow palette for Brown Eyes – khaki and celadon…
Attire: Old Navy: Black matte jersey wrap dress Silhouettes: Brown suede boots Ann Taylor: Gold hoops and twig bracelets J. Crew: Gold necklace Added orange silk crinkle scarf after the picture for warmth Hair: Washed and conditioned with Pureology (hair says thank you!) Tiny bit of Sexy Straight Hair’s Shine On Dried with round brush…
Attire: Old Navy Maternity: Olive long-sleeved wrap tee, black ponte trousers Sudini: Black leather booties Limited: Ivory and wood bead necklaces Silver hoops and cuff Hair: Next Day Large sections in curling iron, fingers to separate waves Beauty: Laura Mercier: Flawless Face Kit in Sand Nars: Blush in Orgasm Body Shop: Shimmer Cubes for eyes…
I actually ended up adding my Banana Republic Outlet collarless black ponte jacket and my gray print shawl as a scarf since it was so cold. Went for my monthly appointment and the nurse said I was a sassy pregnant diva – felt nice, considering my hair was acting crazy because I rushed and used…
Casual Friday, and not feeling too hot. Not sure if it was the dehumidifier, the weather or what but I ended up with a pretty brutal cough, wheezing, headache and more. Made for a rough night’s sleep and a pretty foul morning… however I am able to get to work to get some stuff done…