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.
  • Tuesday

    Teal scoop tee from Gap, black ponte cropped jacket from Banana Republic Outlet, dark “The Flirt” bootcut jeans from Old Navy, black booties from Sudini (yes they are new – had to replace the Impo ones I broke), silver necklaces – pendant from B.P. for Nordstrom, chain from Renaissance Festival, silver cuff. Last night got…

  • Monday

    Navy pique dress from Isaac Mizrahi for Target, plum tights from Target, brown suede rouched boots from Silhouettes, silver cuff. Hair is washed and conditioned, pureology amplifier added and dried with a paddle brush. Makeup is Revlon ColorStay Under Eye concealer in Light Medium, philosophy The Supernatural in Beige, Cargo Matte BeachBlush in Tenerife, L’Oreal…

  • Thursday

    Had a few coupons and goodies for Ann Taylor and ordered some nice stuff. Unfortunately very little worked – a dress was a tad small, pants too big, top not my style (but the style and size for my mom so I am going to pass it on – originally $148 and on sale for…

  • Allie & eBay

    Okay, so you guys have seen I have been doing some shopping on eBay. I have had some luck, a few not-so-good purchases, but all in all it has been successful. I had done minimal eBay shopping in the past – bought my Banana Republic purse there last year, got some tools back when I…

  • Wednesday

    Tan, brown and red print faux wrap dress from Maggy London via eBay (same style as my black and turquoise and green one, but a 12 instead of a 14P). Brown suede rouched boots from Silhouettes, long gold necklace from Express, gold bangle from Ralph Lauren. Hair was washed and conditioned the night prior, a…

  • Tuesday

    Felt that a little bit of color was in order… Orchid silk blend v-neck sweater from Banana Republic, French vanilla wool blend trousers from Ann Taylor, black flats from Naturalizer, ivory necklace in the shape of camels from my mom’s jewelry box. Hair is second day; brushed and that’s it. Makeup is Revlon ColorStay under…