What I Wore: Navy on Navy (From the Real-Life Capsule Wardrobe)
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What I Wore: Navy on Navy (From the Real-Life Capsule Wardrobe)

The first look from my real-life holiday capsule wardrobe is one of the more casual options.  This could be worn to Thanksgiving, to a work party right after being at the office, a dinner party at a neighbor’s house.  To make it more festive I swapped out the traditional brooch for one shaped like a… Continue Reading What I Wore: Navy on Navy (From the Real-Life Capsule Wardrobe)

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A Real Life Holiday Capsule Wardrobe

The holidays are right around the corner, is your closet ready? I’m of the mindset that quality trumps quantity and you can achieve great style with a small wardrobe. My calendar is already filling up with events and I’m looking to find a hardworking holiday capsule wardrobe that will mix and match providing great looks… Continue Reading A Real Life Holiday Capsule Wardrobe

building a work from home wardrobe photo of Alison Gary in Soma Style Essentials blazer and tank and ponte pants
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Building a Work from Home Wardrobe

This post is sponsored by Soma. One of the most requested topics for Wardrobe Oxygen is advice on what to wear when working from home. Whether it’s as a telecommuter, a busy stay at home mom, or an active retiree, there are three aspects necessary for a great work from home wardrobe: comfort, washability, and… Continue Reading Building a Work from Home Wardrobe

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Real-Life Capsule Wardrobe: Chico’s Travelers Collection

Thank you Chico’s for agreeing to be part of this project. While this post is sponsored by Chico’s, I had full creative and editorial control. Chico’s Travelers Collection is a cult favorite, copied by many but never as good as the original. Wrinkle-resistant fabric that moves with you, doesn’t cling, dresses up and down with… Continue Reading Real-Life Capsule Wardrobe: Chico’s Travelers Collection

How to tell the difference between t-shirts, how to find a refined t-shirt that can dress up and down, what is the fabric content and the best place to find them in regular and plus sizes.
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Real Life Capsule Wardrobe: The Refined T-Shirt

Not all t-shirts are created equal. There’s the stiff square ones you get free for being part of a fun run, the lightweight v-necks you pick up at Target and wear with everything from sweatpants to ankle pants and a cardigan on Casual Friday, there’s ones of silk and linen and those $200 ones that… Continue Reading Real Life Capsule Wardrobe: The Refined T-Shirt

how to style an ivory blazer three ways
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Real Life Capsule Wardrobe: The Ivory Blazer

White, ivory, cream… it doesn’t matter which color you choose.  Having a light colored blazer in your closet is a game changer and a regular addition to the capsule wardrobes I create on Wardrobe Oxygen.  Unlike grey which reads corporate, navy which can be hard to match, and black which can often be too severe… Continue Reading Real Life Capsule Wardrobe: The Ivory Blazer

The Universal Standard Yarra Shrug sweater: three ways to style the cashmere one-shouldered sweater as seen on Wardrobe oxygen
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Real Life Capsule Wardrobe: The Accent Piece

Capsule wardrobes are often associated with minimalism, but that doesn’t mean the pieces within the capsule need to have minimal style.  In fact, when your capsule wardrobe has unique details and accent pieces, it not only is more fun to wear, but more stylish and versatile.  In the real life capsule wardrobe I featured yesterday,… Continue Reading Real Life Capsule Wardrobe: The Accent Piece

Image is of a capsule wardrobe featuring seven pieces of clothing, three pairs of shoes, five accessories, and the ability to mix and match them into 18 or more different outfits.
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Real Life Capsule Wardrobe

I regularly write about capsule wardrobes and create capsule wardrobes for different situations, but I rarely walk the talk. I feature outfit posts, but rarely any cohesion from look to look. This post features a real life capsule wardrobe created from items currently residing in my closet.  Seven pieces of clothing, three pairs of shoes,… Continue Reading Real Life Capsule Wardrobe