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Author: Alison Gary

Since 2005, Alison Gary of Wardrobe Oxygen has been providing real-life style advice to grown women. With a focus on capsule wardrobes and size-inclusive fashion, Wardrobe Oxygen encourages women to achieve big style with a small closet. Alison Gary has over a decade of experience in apparel, visual merchandising, and styling women of every age, size, shape, and budget. She has been featured in publications such as The Washington Post, The New York Times, Redbook, and WhoWhatWear.
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Outfit Posts | Travel | Winter

50th Birthday in Vegas in January: What I Wore

As a grown-ass woman, I was very focused on what I packed to wear for four days in Las Vegas in the winter. Winter in Las Vegas is 40-60 degrees and going for my 50th birthday, I wanted to be prepared, festive, but not corny or uncomfortable. I know I am not the only person…

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How I Removed My Acrylic Nails At Home
Beauty

How I Removed My Acrylic Nails At Home

I am not a nail expert, so do not hold me accountable if this doesn’t work for you. I know a lot of you, like me, get acrylic nails.  Whether they are acrylic tips or powder dip acrylic layers, there’s a good chance they’re growing out right about now, and you’re struggling to keep your…

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where to shop for colorful clothing for women over 40
Fashion Advice

Colorful Clothing for Grown-Ass Women

23 different fashion brands that offer stylish colorful clothing great for us grown women. A range of pricepoints and several sustainable brands and plus size offerings.

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Negative NuFACE Review I Didn't Want to Write
Beauty | Skincare

The Negative NuFACE Review I Didn’t Want to Write

I once read Bobbi Brown’s interview with Into the Gloss where she mentioned she used a NuFACE device, and I was immediately intrigued. Bobbi Brown is all over social media promoting her beauty line Jones Road, and she looks great – she doesn’t look 25, but she glows and looks healthy and cared for. I…

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starting style from scratch style hacks and sample outfits for women in midlife by wardrobe oxygen
Fashion Advice

Starting Style from Scratch: Outfit Inspiration and Style Hacks

In the 2025 Starting Style from Scratch series, I shared a collection of items that I believe can create a strong foundation for the closet of a woman in midlife. Today I want to share some outfit inspiration; looks that could be created from this capsule wardrobe to wear for everyday situations. I love making…

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Does the Embr Wave Really Work? My Experience After 2+ Years
Health and Wellness | Perimenopause

Does the Embr Wave Really Work? My Experience After 2+ Years

An unpaid and honest review of the Embr Wave 2 from a perimenopausal customer. Comparison of the original Embr Wave bracelet and the Embr Wave 2, both I own.

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Fashion Advice | Winter

Refined Winter Fashion Tips: Warm Fashion for Cold Weather

A big question that brings folks to Wardrobe Oxygen this time of year is how to handle very cold temperatures while staying stylish. While it’s frigid right now by DC standards, I don’t deal with such cold temps regularly and would never consider myself an expert on cold weather fashion. Below are the winter-style tips…

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Hannah Höch (1889-1978), Duft, 1937 Weekend Reads #313
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Weekend Reads #313

Music, art, books, TV, the most interesting articles I read this week, and ways to best help those affected by the California fires.

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Fashion Advice

Starting Style from Scratch: Where to Shop for Closet Staples

the series is a bit out of order due to family issues; I decided to publish this one a bit early and will be tackling Q&A and what to wear when next week!

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