Real-Life Style for Grown Women by Alison Gary
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How to Style the Universal Standard Next To Naked Bodysuit
I share my love for the Universal Standard Next To Naked Bodysuit regularly on Instagram. I find it so comfortable, supportive yet not restrictive, flattering (gosh, that is a loaded term) without being compressive. It's a favorite for working from home and doing yoga, but as I shared in my Universal Standard Next to Naked… Continue Reading How to Style the Universal Standard Next To Naked Bodysuit
Weekend Reads for the End of March
Music, art, TV, the most interesting articles I read this week, and the sales not to miss with some spring style inspiration! Continue Reading Weekend Reads for the End of March
Starting Style from Scratch: Changing Seasons with Your Closet
The next chapter in the Starting Style from Scratch series: tips for updating your closet for the upcoming season Continue Reading Starting Style from Scratch: Changing Seasons with Your Closet
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Since 2005, Wardrobe Oxygen has offered real-life personal style advice for grown women. Capsule wardrobes, travel guides, inclusive fashion, and the personal style and outfits of Alison Gary, a 40-something working mom and style consultant.
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Over-40 makeup and skincare, reviews of beauty brands, application tips, and my journey to embrace my thinning curly hair in midlife
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Midlife travel (solo, with family, with friends), packing advice, hotel recaps + more
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Relatable style made simple: capsules and packing lists for travel, work, special occasions, and the everyday.
Perimenopause + Midlife
Navigating perimenopause, aging parents, children becoming adults, and other aspects of midlife
Let's Talk Bras
Bras, undies, shapewear, sleepwear, and other intimates for grown women
Chic + Comfy Shoes
Honest shoe reviews, stylish advice, with a focus on comfort and support.
Welcome to Wardrobe Oxygen!
This is a safe space for grown-ass women who still give a sh*t but have fewer f*cks to give. Wardrobe Oxygen is here to translate the trends and help you know which ones to care about and which to ignore. Regular capsule wardrobes to assist you in having big style with a small closet. Honest reviews of fashion and labels to know which ones deserve your hard-earned money. And how to be stylish on your terms within your available time and lifestyle. I'm so glad to have you here!
–Alison Gary, Editor-in-Chief
Sustainable Style
Sustainable fashion brand reviews, ethical style tips, DIY methods for updating your closet, and more
The Business of Blogging
You deserve to be an informed consumer. Behind the scenes of blogs, influencers, and websites