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.
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    The Hair Trap

    It’s February I’m totally hating my hair right now. And if I didn’t have a blog that records my life and my hair journey, I likely wouldn’t realize that around the end of February, I hate my hair. It looks damaged, it feels boring, the color is wrong, and I am in desperate need of…

  • Wednesday

    Blackberry kimono sleeve lightweight sweater from Ann Taylor Loft, black nubby textured trousers from Ann Taylor, silver necklace from Ann Taylor Loft, silver cuff and hoops. Black leather city boots from Impo. Hair was washed the night before and allowed to air dry. Then in the AM it was thrown in an elastic and survived…

  • Monday

    Black jersey dress from Velvet Torch. Underneath is an ivory synthetic camisole from Express. Green and silver necklace from target, silver cuff bracelet. Black heavy tights from target cut off at the ankle, black round toe high heel pumps from Jessica Simpson. Hair was washed on Saturday night and allowed to air dry. Today random…

  • Thursday

    Purple kimono sleeved faux wrap top from Mossimo for Target. Underneath is a black cami from Victoria’s Secret. Black wool blend nubby trousers from Ann Taylor, black and brown necklace that my husband got me while he was in Mexico, black city boots from Impo. Hair is washed, conditioned, bit of Samy’s Mucho Volume at…

  • Snow Day!

    Today I am working from home because the roads are snow coated with an inch or two of ice. Add to that I parked on the street last night and they plowed the roads onto my car and then it iced over. Too bad my work’s FTP site is not letting me access it from…

  • Tuesday

    My collection of soft cotton garments is dwindling and I am not sure what to do with this itchy skin without breaking the bank. So you will be seeing outfits worn again more regularly until this rash is finally gone kaput! Coral scoop necked tee from Gap, denim trousers from Gap, two coal glass chip…

  • Monday

    Skin is still miserable. Can’t get a dermatologist or GP appointment until mid-to late next week. Seem to be better when away from the home. Completed the bathroom, the husband is back, he’s taking the dog to the vet to check on his shedding and I vacuum nightly now. Oh well… life goes on! Running…

  • Thursday

    Black merino crewneck from Banana Republic, honey colored wool blend coin-pocket trousers from Ann Taylor Loft, teal suede wedges from Seychelles (it’s like wearing Business Casual slippers!), silver dangle earrings from Nordstrom, silver cuff bracelet, a heck of a lot of Eucerin Calming Cream. Hair was allowed to air dry last night. That combined with…