Real-Life Style for Grown Women by Alison Gary
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How to Style Wide Leg Pants as a Grown-ass Woman
If you're like me, you're looking at your closet and wondering what you're going to wear as the seasons change. I think a lot about pants, as I think they are the easiest and most impactful way to update an existing closet. I find the wide-leg fashion trend to look modern, fresh, and comfortable. Below,… Continue Reading How to Style Wide Leg Pants as a Grown-ass Woman
Then and Now
In 2012, I was working at an office in Washington, D.C. I commuted via the Metro and every day walking to the Farragut North station, I'd pass an Ann Taylor store. That spring, I saw a chiffon maxi skirt in the window that drew me in. I had absolutely no need for such a skirt;… Continue Reading Then and Now
Weekend Reads for the Start of May
Art, music, books, TV, streaming, sales, style, and plenty of reads for you this weekend! Continue Reading Weekend Reads for the Start of May
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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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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!
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