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Sephora Spring Savings Event Shopping Guide
Beauty | Make Up | Skincare

Sephora Spring Savings Event Shopping Guide

Last year, I invited my sister and beauty guru Debbie to share what she was buying at the fall Sephora Savings Event. Debbie is back to share what she is planning shop from the Sephora Spring Savings Event. As always, I encourage you to share your purchases to assist other members of the Wardrobe Oxygen… Continue Reading Sephora Spring Savings Event Shopping Guide

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Entertainment | Lifestyle

How Old is Maxine Dellacorte-Simmons in Palm Royale?

I know I am not the only one watching Palm Royale, a new series on Apple TV starring Kristen Wiig. Set in 1969, Wiig's character, Maxine Dellacorte-Simmons, recently moved to Palm Beach and is willing to do almost anything to be part of high society. And I know I am not the only one looking… Continue Reading How Old is Maxine Dellacorte-Simmons in Palm Royale?

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Fashion Advice

The Crescent Bag is the Must-Have Accessory Right Now

I recently visited two different malls and did a lot of big box shopping. One of the trends that was loud and clear in stores from Bloomingdale's to Walmart, Khaite to Zara was the crescent bag. What is a Crescent Bag? The crescent bag is also known as the half-moon bag, the banana bag, and,… Continue Reading The Crescent Bag is the Must-Have Accessory Right Now

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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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Relatable style made simple: capsules and packing lists for travel, work, special occasions, and the everyday.


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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Perimenopause + Midlife

Navigating perimenopause, aging parents, children becoming adults, and other aspects of midlife


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

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Latest outfits on a 5'3″ size 14/16 woman in midlife.


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