Outfits, capsule wardrobes, and fashion advice for women over 40 featuring Talbots. Modeled by a size 14/16 petite woman in her 40’s for real-life style advice.
Let’s talk about skorts. Practical, comfortable, but if you’re like me you may have decided you’d never have one in your closet. But maybe after this past year, you’re considering skorts again and are wondering what are the best skorts for grown women and women over 40. This post has been updated several times since…
Susie, a member of the Wardrobe Oxygen community reached out last month asking if I would share details about a fundraising luncheon for the Brem Foundation, a DC based non-profit committed to advancing early detection of breast cancer for all women, regardless of their ability to pay. I know many people in my life, including…
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 area. I’ve become used to safety pins strategically placed inside the dress to hold it…
I always love Talbots’ Spring New Arrivals. The pretty florals, the crisp chinos, the wearable dresses, the smart footwear, the accessories that are pretty but always with a little something that makes them fun. I was scrolling through Talbots’ March New Arrivals for spring and so many things caught my eye I had to share…
I have been slow in sharing my outfits here on Wardrobe Oxygen; here are some of the looks I’ve worn in the past month. Holiday looks, office looks, and some casual outfits mixed in and lots of repeats showing you don’t need a big wardrobe for big style. And you can have a very specific…
Where I live in the U.S. it can be 60 degrees and rainy one day in December, the next day it can be below freezing with snow, and the day after it can be sunny and in the mid-50s. I’ve learned that winter layering is a must. It not only means you can shed layers…
‘Tis the season for fire pits, football games, s’mores, hiking to view fall foliage, and other outdoor group activities. Not too cold to spend quality time outside with friends and family, but cold enough that you need to figure out the right layers that keep you cozy but able to move and enjoy the moment….
I’ve been raving about a lady tux for years. Able to go anywhere a cocktail dress would, a lady tux (also known as a Le Smoking) is oftentimes more comfortable, warm, and versatile. It looks chic with flat shoes, it doesn’t require special underpinnings, and the jacket and pants can separate to increase the number…
The Talbots Friends and Family sale is here and this is a sale you do NOT want to miss! This sale gives you 30% off your entire purchase and I gotta tell you, the Talbots New Arrivals are so good! If you think Talbots is only one aesthetic you need to take another look. Amazing…