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Weekend Reads #284
Weekend Reads Rihanna is ready to confess. (Interview) Thanks to TikTok, the 1980s color analysis phenomenon is back — this time with help from AI. (Washington Post – gift article) Pompeii: Breathtaking new paintings found at ancient city. (BBC) The New Empress of Self-Help Is a TikTok Star. (The Atlantic – gift article) Sorry, Wall… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #284
Where to Shop for Plus Size Belts
Plus size belts for women do exist and I found the most stylish and highest quality! Continue Reading Where to Shop for Plus Size Belts
Lands' End Spring is So Good
Perusing the Lands' End spring New Arrivals, there is so much good fashion! Classic, chic, wearable… I share my favorites. Continue Reading Lands' End Spring is So Good
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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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Capsule Wardrobes
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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Travel in Midlife
Midlife travel (solo, with family, with friends), packing advice, hotel recaps + more
Sustainable Style
Sustainable fashion brand reviews, ethical style tips, DIY methods for updating your closet, and more
Perimenopause + Midlife
Navigating perimenopause, aging parents, children becoming adults, and other aspects of midlife
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