Real-Life Style for Grown Women by Alison Gary
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Americana Chic: The Most Accessible Fashion Trend of Fall/Winter 2024
This time of year there are soooo many articles about the fashion trends for fall/winter. And sometimes those trends seem accessible, say a color or skinny jeans, but often fashion trends aren't accessible. It is only for certain body shapes, abilities, or sizes, certain bank account shapes and sizes, even certain skintones. Fall/2024 is showing… Continue Reading Americana Chic: The Most Accessible Fashion Trend of Fall/Winter 2024
The Best Stylish Wide Calf Boots
Fresh for Fall 2024, the most stylish wide calf boots for grown women. Quality and style and looks that will remain chic years from now and all with over a 16″ calf circumference. Continue Reading The Best Stylish Wide Calf Boots
Weekend Reads #298 (& The Best Labor Day Weekend Sales)
The most interesting reads this week plus the absolute best sales and my personal picks from each retailer. Continue Reading Weekend Reads #298 (& The Best Labor Day Weekend Sales)
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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
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