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.
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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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Today it is over 80 degrees in The Nation’s Capital… and today I have seen some of the worst work fashion travesties in months! Ladies, just because it is warm out does not mean decorum, class and style should go right out the window. It really is possible to stay cool and be cool about…
Attire:Old Navy – Olive linen puff-sleeved shift (2007)Duo – “Bern” boots in tanRalph Lauren – Gold bangleAnn Taylor – Gold hoopsUnknown – Tortoise shell necklace Hair:Washed and conditionedDried with Croc wet-to-dry flat iron Beauty Products:philosophy – The Present clear makeup, The Supernatural Color Correctors concealer trio in LightL’Oreal – True Match foundation in C3Cargo –…
Attire:Ann Taylor: Black ponte square-neck dress, gold “twig” bangles, gold hoopsJ. Crew: Gold necklaceBanana Republic Outlet: Black ponte collarless jacketMossimo: Black leather heeled thongs Hair:Second dayBrushed out with wood-bristle brushLarge sections around curling ironJohn Frieda’s Brilliant Brunette Finishing CreamMakeup:L’Oreal: True Match foundation in C3Nars: Blush in OrgasmPop Beauty: Palette for Brown Eyes – gold and…
Attire:– Gap: Navy lightweight cotton shirt– Old Navy: black pencil skirt– Steven: red pointy-toed pumps– Silver cuff and hoops Hair:– pureology: Volumizing shampoo and conditioner, blowdry amplifier– Got2B: curling mousse– scrunched, and dried with diffuser Makeup:– philosophy: The Present clear makeup, The Supernatural Color Corrector concealer trio in Light– L’Oreal: True Match foundation in C3–…
Sorry about being MIA yesterday, major drama day. So I check in to see the status of my camera and it says that it was delivered to my doorstep at 2:45 PM on the 30th. Yeah, my husband was home at that time and no package was delivered. Due to the weird numbering of my…
Attire:– Black cotton wrap shirt from Ann Taylor Loft (worn Sunday)– Gray “Drew” trousers from The Limited– Black leather thong heels from Mossimo– Silver cuff and hoops– pashmina for warmth Hair:– Second day– Large sections around curling iron in haphazard fashion– Finger comb Makeup:– Philosophy: The Present and The Supernatural Color Corrrectors concealer trio in…
Wish I had my camera for the outfit is tres cute today! Hair was washed and conditioned, a bit of Pureology’s blow-dry amplifier and then some Got2B curling mousse added. Dried with a diffuser (got a cheapo Conair that folds up that was $12, I couldn’t hold out any longer and this was all I…
What a weekend! Friday I dashed home from work to let out Ruckus and feed him dinner, then drove to the wedding. It was a nice time, the bride was gorgeous and it was very fun. Woke up early the next day for yoga, and then a crazy day of errands. Target, grocery store, pedicure,…
Well now all you know what I got for the Ann Taylor Friends & Family! I got this dress (which was on sale already), the white wrap shirt and black pants from yesterday, and a 3/4 sleeve black wrap shirt that hasn’t yet been worn. I also got white jeans but returned them (the 12…