Real-Life Style for Grown Women by Alison Gary
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The Cure for Itchy Ears During Perimenopause
I found the cure for itchy ears during perimenopause! After doing a lot of research I found an organic supplement that helps with itchy ears, dry eyes, and more!
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Weekend Reads for November 8th & 9th
Weekend Reads for November 8th-9th What women really want: To not answer work emails at 10 p.m. (New York Times – gift link) Olivier Rousteing exits Balmain after 16 years with the brand. (Elle) Supreme Court reinstates the administration’s transgender passport policy. (The Hill) We still call women hysterical – but now we do it through…
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$30 Soma Bra Sale is On! The Best Buys
Through November 11, 2025, the famous $30 Soma Bra Sale is taking place. This is a fantastic price on what I find to be high quality and great fitting bras in sizes 32A to 44H. I have been a Soma customer and fan for many years and wanted to share what I think are the…
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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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Capsule Wardrobes
Relatable style made simple: capsules and packing lists for travel, work, special occasions, and the everyday.
Gift Guides
It's the holiday season and I pride myself on no-bull gift guides of unique items your loved ones are sure to love
Plus Size Fashion
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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
Perimenopause + Midlife
Navigating perimenopause, aging parents, children becoming adults, and other aspects of midlife
Travel in Midlife
Midlife travel (solo, with family, with friends), packing advice, hotel recaps + more
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
















