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.
  • Wednesday

    Attire:– Banana Republic: Dark red merino shift dress– Express: Red print silk scarf– Silhouettes: Brown suede slouchy tall boots– Silver cuff and hoops Hair:– Second day, brushed with wood-bristle brush but otherwise left alone Beauty Products:– L’Oreal: True Match foundation in C3– Cargo: Matte BeachBlush in Tenerife– Revlon: ColorStay Sheer lipcolor in Sheer Plum– Body…

  • Tuesday

    Sorry no pics… forgot my camera at work last night! 🙁 But I am proof positive that what you wear affects how you feel. This morning I felt AWFUL. I had chills, aches, headache, and wanted to curl up in the fetal position under my comforter and sleep another 10 hours. No can do, duty…

  • Friday: May 09, 2008

    Attire:– Banana Republic: black sheath dress (via eBay)– Duo: “Bern” boots in tan– J. Crew: Gold necklace– Ann Taylor: Gold hoops– Ralph Lauren: Gold bangle– Express: Camel and berries silk scarf, knotted a few times and tied as a necklace Hair:– Washed and conditioned with Pureology– Pureology blowdry amplifier– Got2B curling mousse– Dried with diffuser–…

  • Thursday

    Attire:– Ann Taylor: White cotton wrap shirt and black tropical-weight wool trousers– Mossimo: Black leather heeled thongs– Jewelery: Silver hoops and cuff, teal glass necklace from Italy on white gold chain. Hair:– Second day, just brushed Beauty Products:– philosophy: The Present clear makeup– L’Oreal: True Match foundation in C3– Cargo: Matte BeachBlush in Tenerife– Clinique:…

  • Wednesday

    Attire:Old Navy – Olive linen puff-sleeved shift (2007)Duo – “Bern” boots in tanRalph Lauren – Gold bangleAnn Taylor – Gold hoopsUnknown – Tortoise shell necklace Hair:Washed and conditionedDried with Croc wet-to-dry flat iron Beauty Products:philosophy – The Present clear makeup, The Supernatural Color Correctors concealer trio in LightL’Oreal – True Match foundation in C3Cargo –…

  • Tuesday

    Attire:Ann Taylor: Black ponte square-neck dress, gold “twig” bangles, gold hoopsJ. Crew: Gold necklaceBanana Republic Outlet: Black ponte collarless jacketMossimo: Black leather heeled thongs Hair:Second dayBrushed out with wood-bristle brushLarge sections around curling ironJohn Frieda’s Brilliant Brunette Finishing CreamMakeup:L’Oreal: True Match foundation in C3Nars: Blush in OrgasmPop Beauty: Palette for Brown Eyes – gold and…