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Fashion Advice

Since 2005, Wardrobe Oxygen has been providing fashion advice. Focusing on real-life style for grown-ass women, Alison Gary shares her personal style, reviews of brands and garments, denim hauls, and resources on where to shop for petite fashion over size 10, plus size fashion, bras for large busts, wide width shoes as well as how to style footwear trends, and sustainable style.

Known for its real-life capsule wardrobes that offer inclusive sizing, Wardrobe Oxygen helps you feel stylish, as well as yourself. Work (or work from home), weekend, vacation, and special events, Wardrobe Oxygen is a style destination for women over 40 living on their own terms.

My Favorite Breton Shirt is Under $35
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My Favorite Breton Shirt is Under $35

Anyone who has read Wardrobe Oxygen for some time or follows me on Instagram knows that I love a Breton striped top. I regularly recommend them in my capsule wardrobes as they are easily found at most every price and size and mix and match so beautifully. I often have posts discussing my favorite Breton…

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a 2019 press photo from Universal Standard showing three plus size models in edgy architectural fashion in the color black
Fashion Advice | Plus Size Fashion

Does Plus Size Minimalism Exist?

I recently updated the look of Wardrobe Oxygen, and while doing so, I am seeing old blog posts pop up without featured photos. I’ve been writing real-life style advice on Wardrobe Oxygen since 2005, so there are a lot of old blog posts in various conditions of format and content. As I go in to…

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caribbean vacation capsule wardrobe for women over 40 by wardrobe oxygen
Capsule Wardrobes | Fashion Advice

Caribbean Vacation Capsule Wardrobe for Women Over 40

I recently went on a long weekend getaway to Curaçao and was inspired to create a capsule wardrobe for women over 40 who are going on a Caribbean vacation. Whether it’s Aruba or Antigua, The Bahamas or Bonaire, if you’re heading to warmer waters and staying at a resort or large hotel, I think this…

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A man and woman in suiting at a bar. The man is in a navy chalkstripe suit from Banana Republic with a white shirt with the collar open. The woman is in a hot pink Banana Republic pantsuit.
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The Best Fashion Buys for My Husband

In 2024, fashion is more fluid and creative than ever. It’s hard to know what to buy that will remain stylish for years to come but also remain enjoyable to wear. I find it’s even harder to know what stylish clothes to buy for men. But each year, I buy my husband a couple of…

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Comfy Dress Shoes for Grown-ass Women
Fashion Advice | Footwear

Comfy Dress Shoes for Grown-ass Women

Yes, you can have your cake and eat it too with these stylish yet comfortable dress shoes!

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November and December: What I Bought and What I Thought
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November and December: What I Bought and What I Thought

It’s December, and even though I am taking off a lot of work to focus on my mom’s estate and the holidays, I am still online a LOT as I have done shopping for others. And let’s face it, as we peruse teh interwebs for gifts, we end up finding many things we want for…

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A Fantasy Wish List Helps Me Stay the Course with my Personal Style
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A Fantasy Wish List Helps Me Stay the Course with my Personal Style

As I shop for others, I keep seeing things I myself love. And I don’t expect any of these under the tree, but these are things that have caught my eye and kind of go with the vibe I’ve been feeling recently: Making wish lists like this are a great way to create a sort…

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The Universal Standard Denim Drive is Back!
Denim | Fashion Advice

The Universal Standard Denim Drive is Back!

The Universal Standard Denim Drive is back where you can get a pair of their cult-favorite jeans for just $25. Plus I offer a discount code for 10% off Universal Standard sitewide!

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Talbots Black Friday Sale: What I Ordered, Got and Thought
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Talbots Black Friday Sale: What I Ordered, Got and Thought

I’ve recently shared how much I love the Talbots Holiday collection. Talbots reached out and invited me to pick out a few things from their New Arrivals and share my honest thoughts on fit, quality, and offer styling tips. I was excited to have this opportunity to showcase New Arrivals to you in time for…

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