Real-Life Style for Grown Women by Alison Gary
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Stylish Raffia and Straw Bags for Many Springs and Summers to Come
Want a bag that will go with most everything this spring and summer? Reach for a straw bag. Straw, raffia, wood, and bamboo accents are classic bag textiles for warm weather, and they are pretty timeless, too. I wanted to share some stylish raffia and straw bags for sale right now I think will remain… Continue Reading Stylish Raffia and Straw Bags for Many Springs and Summers to Come

Style Inspo: Early Spring Edition
After completing my mom's estate, I rewarded myself by going back into therapy. This week my therapist asked what I enjoy most about this job, and it's making collages, capsule wardrobes, and outfit flatlays. Writing is my baby, but this is fun like vision boarding in PicMonkey and seeing my thoughts become a bit more… Continue Reading Style Inspo: Early Spring Edition

Spring Capsule Wardrobe + How to Create a Capsule Wardrobe
Fashion designer Donna Karan created the first capsule wardrobe in 1985 with her “7 Easy Pieces” collection. This was a capsule of clothing items for the working woman to simplify getting dressed each day. I've been creating capsule wardrobes at Wardrobe Oxygen since 2005. I believe in the power of capsule wardrobes for achieving big… Continue Reading Spring Capsule Wardrobe + How to Create a Capsule Wardrobe
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Welcome to Wardrobe Oxygen!
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 Beauty
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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Capsule Wardrobes
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