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

    Brown merino v-neck sweater from Gap, brown and ivory and coral tweed trousers from Ann Taylor, brown leather peep-toes with wood heel from Maripe, silver hoops and cuff. Makeup is L’Oreal True Match foundation in C3, concealer in W4-5, The Body Shop’s bronzing powder in Light, a bit of Smashbox Soft Lights in Tint on…

  • Tuesday

    For work, I wore my candy pink merino v-neck from J. Crew, my new stretch twill black trousers from Caslon, leopard print peep-toe heels from BCBGirls, silver cuff and hoops. Hair was second day, blew out the curls with a round brush and the dryer. Added a bit of Jonathan Dirt for separation. Makeup is…

  • Monday

    Tan canvas jacket with contrast stitching from Mossimo for Target, black ribbed tank from Caslon, Curvy Bootcut jeans from Gap, black city boots from Impo, silver hoops and cuff, black coral necklace from Mexico. Hair was washed, conditioned, a bit of Suave Professionals Healthy Curls applied when damp and allowed to air-dry 90%. Then dried…

  • Sunday

    Brunch at my mom’s house. Black v-neck kimono inspired lightweight sweater tunic from Ann Taylor Loft, coral ribbed tank from Old Navy, black wool-blend coin-pocket trousers from Ann Taylor Loft, black city boots from Impo, silver chain from a Ren Fest, silver hoops and cuff bracelet. Hair is on its second day. Brushed out the…

  • Saturday

    Lunch and the mall with my sister. Black and white cotton kimono-style top from H&M, white ribbed tank from J. Crew, patch-pocket dark cotton jeans from Gap Outlet, black city boots from Impo, silver hoops and cuff bracelet. Hair was washed and blown straight before yoga in the AM, then after class a curling iron…

  • Wednesday

    White tailored shirt with stretch from Ann Taylor, black wool blend coin-pocket trousers from Ann Taylor Loft, leopard peep-toe heels from BCBGirls, silver hoops, silver cuff, silver necklace bought at a Renaissance Festival, looped around neck twice. Hair is on the second day, dryer and round brush used on dry hair to remove any bed-head….