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.
  • Sunday

    Took my father-in-law to lunch to celebrate a belated Father’s Day. We went to a casual barbecue joint that is a favorite of his. After we ran a few errands and then watched the US/Mexico soccer game on TV with him. Green and white jersey dress from H&M (recently shortened), silver cuff, silver hoops from…

  • Saturday

    Music festival in Annapolis with friends. Black tee shirt dress by Jones New York, silver cuff, jade and turquoise necklace from Mexico, black Reef “Sandy” flip flops, cheap aviator sunglasses from a mall kiosk. When it got hot, I pushed up the dress sleeves. Hair washed, conditioned and allowed to air dry. Small amount of…

  • Friday: Jun 24, 2007

    Coral gauzy peasant top by Lily, Provocateur jeans by Joe’s Jeans, black leather thong heels by Mossimo, two coral glass chip necklaces. Hair washed, conditioned and then a bit of Sexy Curly Hair’s Curl Power applied while damp. Allowed to air dry. Makeup is Body Shop Bronzing Powder in Light as powder, Smashbox Soft Lights…

  • Thursday

    Black fine jersey (very sheer, double layer) surplice-neck 3/4 sleeve dress from Lily (on sale at Nordstrom), black snakeskin peep toe heels from BCBGirls, long gold chain from Express. Hair was washed, conditioned, a bit of Sexy Curly Hair’s Curl Power added while damp, dried with a diffuser and crunchy and straight pieces hit with…

  • Wednesday

    Black tee shirt dress from Jones New York, shell and wood necklaces from my mom, black leather thong heels from Mossimo, gold hoops and bangles from The Icing. Hair is second day, brushed out. Makeup is Body Shop bronzing powder in Light, Smashbox Soft Lights in tint on the cheeks, Revlon ColorStay shadow quad in…

  • Tuesday

    What a difference a day makes! Look, I am HUMAN again! A bit browner, a bit slimmer (thank you Bonnaroo for making me walk so much!), tons more freckles, but back to Corporate Allie. When I got home last night I saw the retail gods were shining down on me, leaving a package of $14.99…

  • Tuesday

    Last day of work before vacation! I have dry cleaning to pick up but have put off because I need the $ for the trip, and all my casual stuff is packed and ready to go so it’s slim pickings. Let’s add I spent the whole AM playing with my iPod… Navy linen blend camp…

  • Monday

    Teal jersey dress by Proenza Schouler for Target, leopard peep toe heels from BCBGirls, gold bracelets and hoops from the Icing. Hair is second day, a few pieces curled and touched up with Brilliant Brunette Finishing Cream. Makeup is Bare Escentuals mineral foundation in Fairly Light, Body Shop bronzing powder in Light, Smashbox Soft Lights…