They always say the older you get, the fewer f*cks you have to give. I see this when it comes to my wardrobe. I have less patience for clothing that is difficult. I don’t want to be pinched or sucked in, I don’t want anything too complicated to care for, and I’ve started breaking all… Continue Reading On Coveralls and Figure Flattery
Tuesday I had meetings in the city. There would be walking, possibly some photos, I wanted to look casual yet polished. My go-to for such situations is jeans, a blazer, and an interesting pair of shoes. These are all wardrobe classics for me and have been for years. The silhouettes may change slightly as new… Continue Reading What I Wore: Wardrobe Classics
The concept of white pants and jeans only between Memorial Day and Labor Day is dated. White is a color that can now be worn year-round. The goal is to make white looks appropriate to the season. I love wearing white jeans all seasons of the year, the key is to style white jeans in… Continue Reading How to Style White Jeans in Winter
Since the beginning of this blog, I have preached the benefit of having a mini capsule wardrobe of pieces in a seasonless fabric that can dress up or down. A shell, a pair of pants, a dress, a skirt, maybe a blouse… things you can mix and match that travel well. For years I suggested… Continue Reading What I Wore: Chico’s Black Label
Another week, another suit! I told you I am on a suit kick, but they’re so great for my wardrobe. I wear the pants alone with sweaters, the blazers with jeans, and the suits work for all the social events on my calendar! This one is from 1901 and is a great price and a… Continue Reading What I Wore: Another Week, Another Suit
This suit is no stranger to Wardrobe Oxygen. The first time it was on the blog was in March of 2016 and I’ll be honest, it was a bit snug. The fabric is stretchy so it did stretch a bit with time but the jacket always pulled a bit across the shoulders. The pants are… Continue Reading What I Wore: What’s Old Made New