Real-Life Style for Grown Women by Alison Gary
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Weekend Reads for February 22, 2025
What are you doing next Friday, February 28th? I hope it doesn't include spending money. If it does, see if there are any ways to do that spending the day before or after. An economic blackout is scheduled, with no shopping, no pumping gas, and no spending any money except when necessary, and then only… Continue Reading Weekend Reads for February 22, 2025
The Best Trendy Sneakers for Grown Women
These days, sneakers are a must in most women's wardrobes. Being worn for gardening and galas, work and weekend, sneakers are an incredibly versatile shoe while also being quite comfortable. But just like jeans and eyebrows, sneakers go through trends and the wrong pair can make an otherwise stylish outfit look awkward and unfashionable, especially… Continue Reading The Best Trendy Sneakers for Grown Women
How to Style Skinny Jeans in 2025
In my post about 2023 fashion trends, I explained why skinny jeans lost popularity. However, I do not think you need to start a bonfire in a field and toss into it all your jeggings and Universal Standard Seines. In my Stressing About The Latest Trend Makes You Look Old post from 2024, I talked… Continue Reading How to Style Skinny Jeans in 2025
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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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Navigating perimenopause, aging parents, children becoming adults, and other aspects of midlife
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Bras, undies, shapewear, sleepwear, and other intimates for grown women
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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
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