Real-Life Style for Grown Women by Alison Gary
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Weekend Reads for May 17th
Weekend Reads for May 17th I didn't even know about this article until it showed up in my Google Alert for my name: โMidsizeโ at 50, she shares her inspiring looks! (MSN) I Found All the Vibrators in Dying for Sex. (The Strategist) Has the internet changed how women sound? (New York Times – gift link)… Continue Reading Weekend Reads for May 17th
Building a Summer Bra Wardrobe
Soma is having its famous $29 Bra Sale, and I thought it would be a good time to update a popular post from the past, in which I shared my summer bra wardrobe featuring my Soma bra collection. Since initially writing this post, Soma has launched new bras, discontinued some old ones, and kept many favorites.… Continue Reading Building a Summer Bra Wardrobe
The Best Travel Sandals: A Teva Hurricane Drift Review
The Best Travel Sandals: A Teva Hurricane Drift Review One summer, I took a family trip to Savannah, Georgia, and Wilkes County, North Carolina. The weekend before that trip, I spent in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. I visited Salem, Massachusetts, Providence, Rhode Island, and Long Island, New York, the month prior. Over the summer, I went… Continue Reading The Best Travel Sandals: A Teva Hurricane Drift Review
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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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