Real-Life Style for Grown Women by Alison Gary
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The Cure for Itchy Ears During Perimenopause
I found the cure for itchy ears during perimenopause! After doing a lot of research I found an organic supplement that helps with itchy ears, dry eyes, and more!
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Weekend Reads for November 8th & 9th
Weekend Reads for November 8th-9th What women really want: To not answer work emails at 10 p.m. (New York Times – gift link) Olivier Rousteing exits Balmain after 16 years with the brand. (Elle) Supreme Court reinstates the administration’s transgender passport policy. (The Hill) We still call women hysterical – but now we do it through…
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$30 Soma Bra Sale is On! The Best Buys
Through November 11, 2025, the famous $30 Soma Bra Sale is taking place. This is a fantastic price on what I find to be high quality and great fitting bras in sizes 32A to 44H. I have been a Soma customer and fan for many years and wanted to share what I think are the…
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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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Eff that noise that you MUST toss anything from your closet to be stylish and current. A little restyling can give new life and a fresh look to anything in your closet, including millennial booties.
Want more real life style advice from Wardrobe Oxygen that doesn’t force you to buy new to feel current? Comment LINK and I’ll send you more tips on styling your favorite shoes in a way that is modern, stylish, and likely won’t make you spend an additional dime. 🧡
Proud wife and daughter of @usnavy veterans. To all who are in and have been in the U.S. military, thank you for your service. This country exists and is great because of you and your dedication to upholding democracy and protecting our citizens.🇺🇸💙
Style comes not from what you have in your closet but how you wear it. All these items have been in my closet a while. Instead of spending time shopping for new, I used that time to play with the pieces and see if I could create a new combination and give a fresh life to my closet.
What’s awesome is these same items are still for sale or else there is a new version this season from the same retailer. Hello shirts made for large busts, petite pants over a size 12, water and sweat resistant jewelry, and chic size inclusive trench coats!
Shirt: @theshirt_rochellebehrens
Sweater: @bananarepublic
Pants: @anntaylor
Bag: @onequince
Glasses: @eyebobs
Necklaces and circle ring: @analuisany
Coat: @universalstandard
Lipcolor: @merit
Sneakers: @adidas
Comment LINK or SHOP to receive a DM with more details on this look including where to shop for these pieces! For reference I’m wearing the shirt and sweater in XL, the coat in XS, and the pants in 16P.
When I saw this purple color at @anntaylor I couldn’t resist it. And hello petite pants over a size 12! For those who saw my video about dress shoes for wide feet and plantar fasciitis these are the red suede shoes I featured!
Comment SHOP below to receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/5tJBf
#ltkmidsize #ltkpetite #ltkover40 #thisisann #anntaylor
I was so anti the barrel jean trend. Then I got these horseshoe jeans from @gap and can’t stop won’t stop wearing them.
Sweater: @somaintimates
Jeans: @gap (hello petite!)
Sneakers: @veja
Scarf: belonged to my dad
Glasses: Prada (got them at @lenscrafters)
Earrings: @mmlafleur
Bag: vintage @balenciaga but I added a strap from an old @dagnedover bag to make it a crossbody.
If comment LINK, I’ll send you a DM with all the deets to shop this look!
I’ve been a @zennioptical fan for over a decade. The latest addition to my glasses wardrobe are these yellow square EcoBloomz frames from the Zenni Witchcore collection; SKU# 2045422 the frames are made from recycled materials and 1% of each purchase goes back to the planet. #partnership #zennioptical #ilovemyzennis #zenniglasses
It’s wool blazer season; that period of the year where it’s comfortable wearing one without a coat and not too overly heated inside to keep it on. I decided to have some fun with pattern mixing in shades of blue with a pop of leather.
Blazer: @veronicabeard (it’s one of the jackets you can add dickeys to; I recommend if you’re a 16 to go with the smaller dickey, above go with the larger)
Shirt: @theshirt_rochellebehrens
Jeans: @lovechicos (old)
Belt: old @talbotsofficial scarf
Bag: @onequince
Glasses: @eyebobs
Sneakers: @adidas
Comment SHOP for more details and to shop this look
I love chartreuse, moss gold, acid green, and all those other greenish goldish colors big this season. Sure they look great with denim, black, brown, and navy but I’ve been styling the color with unexpected pairings and love the effect.
Sweater: @landsend
Pants: @loft (machine washable & petites over size 12 🙌)
Sneakers: @veja (old)
Belt: @anntaylor (old)
Glasses: @zennioptical
Earrings: @mmlafleur
Lipstick: @merit Vermillion
Comment LINK to get a DM with more details on this look via @shopmy
#ltkover40 #ltkpetite #ltkmidsize #loveloft #landsend
Through October 26th, save 40% at the @lanebryant Holiday Friends + Family Sale! Clothing, accessories, sleepwear and more. Stock up on holiday style now while there is selection and the best prices of the season. I was thrilled to find so many great midsize and plus size items available in petite!
Comment SHOP below to receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/5s5nD
#ltkplussize #ltksalealert #ltkover40 #ad #lanebryantpartner #lanebryant
Dressy shoes for wide feet and plantar fasciitis that aren’t ugly or frumpy? I got you my friend. I’ve been dealing with difficult feet all my life and have been searching for stylish yet roomy shoes that don’t hurt. My personal shoe wardrobe plus the tools I use to make my shoes more comfortable. Comment LINK and I’ll send you a DM with all the deets!
Decided to stay local and attend #NoKings in @cityofgreenbelt with my sister @debbiefaye78 and so glad I did! It was heartening to see so many of my neighbors join together to protest what this administration is doing to our country. It’s not about red or blue, left or right, but right and wrong and the way they are destroying our country, breaking laws, and having complete disregard for our Constitution. We cannot be silent, and these No Kings gatherings should be motivation to take our activism to the next level. The reason we’re in this mess is apathy; fighting back is the only way to save our country. Thank you to all who participated today; let’s keep this energy going! 🇺🇸💪
The @girlscouts x @bark collab is such a cute addition to the fall product sale! Oscar and Bowser enjoy them so much we just had to share! Available from your local Girl Scout here in @gscnc 💚🐾