[…] buttons over your chest is not going to flatter, or de-emphasize that part of your body. A single-breasted style, preferably with a notch collar will be far kinder to your frame. Turtlenecks Again, a turtleneck will draw all attention to your bust and shoulders. A cowl neck, or even some distraction (long necklace or […]
Did you know the average woman in the United States is petite and midsize? Yep, the CDC shares that on average, women in this country are around 5’3″ tall and based on averages for the weight and waist measurement averages, we’re looking at petite women wearing between a size 12-16. (source) So if American […]
[…] January DC Rent the Runway sample sale. I have put off wearing this dress because it is low-cut, low-back, and cannot work with a traditional bra. I knew I’d have to wear it with boob tape, something I have never before tried. Folks have been using a variation of boob tape for years. When […]
If you subscribe to Wardrobe Oxygen and received my first exclusive content monthly newsletter, you know I worked on updating my closet for the season. A lot of you replied back to the newsletter saying you used my tips and also updated your closet. And like me, you may be looking at your cold […]
How do I find inspiration? How do I know what to buy each season and how I know it will flatter not only my figure but my personality? Fashion is a form of art, just like painting and sculpture and music. When you look at it as a form of art, it’s easier to […]
I know I am not the only woman who, once she became a Grown Woman, realized her feet could no longer handle the spike heels, pointed toes, and cheaply made shoes she rocked through her 20s (and maybe her 30s and 40s). Plantar fasciitis, bunions, nerve damage, or just feet widening with childbirth and […]
[…] liquid, and it comes out completely. I have been able to get oil spots out without issue, and it feels nice on a hot day. M.M.LaFleur was kind enough to send me their Annika tee and Zhou culottes in their black and white Symphony Print washable silk. The t-shirt is XL, the pants 14. […]
I just wish that more dresses came with sleeves, any kind of sleeves. It’s annoying trying to find the perfect cardigan or jacket to wear on top. And fully bare arms are a no-no in my workplace. I hate my arms and it seems every summer dress is sleeveless. I need ideas for work […]
