Since 2005, Wardrobe Oxygen has been providing fashion advice. Focusing on real-life style for grown-ass women, Alison Gary shares her personal style, reviews of brands and garments, denim hauls, and resources on where to shop for petite fashion over size 10, plus size fashion, bras for large busts, wide width shoes as well as how to style footwear trends, and sustainable style.
Known for its real-life capsule wardrobes that offer inclusive sizing, Wardrobe Oxygen helps you feel stylish, as well as yourself. Work (or work from home), weekend, vacation, and special events, Wardrobe Oxygen is a style destination for women over 40 living on their own terms.
Recently, I bought a black suit from Ann Taylor (the Rosemonde tropical wool jacket with their Signature pants). I no longer need a black suit mainly for work; thus, I need help knowing how to accessorize my suit in such a way that I look fashionable rather than stuffy. You made a wise purchase –… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Styling a Suit into Separates
Style seems to attract style, at least it seems that way here in DC. Through my stylish friend Alison I met the ever-chic Chelsea, though Chelsea I met the fashionable Rosana, and through Rosana I met Buki. I loved her positive outlook, spunky style, and true knowledge of fashion and her personal style. Not only… Continue Reading True Fashionista: Buki
I usually find issue with office attire advice from fashion magazines and websites. While the editors have the best intentions, they are so far removed from traditional office environments they can’t truly understand the needs and dress codes of their readers. What works at Hearst Media rarely will work at the corporation in town or… Continue Reading Realistic Ways to Rock Sequins for Day
Today I turn 38 years old. Saturday marked 20 years since the first time I kissed Karl. We were on the phone late at night, I said I was craving Beefaroni, he said he had to get off the phone and 30 minutes later was tossing pebbles at my bedroom window, holding a… Continue Reading January 2013 – A Recap
Sometimes I look at blogs and wonder what in the world that woman does for a living that she can get away with such style. It’s funny, when I came across Jentine’s blog, My Edit I thought, hey someone who really loves fashion, has a good time with it, and makes it appropriate for some… Continue Reading True Fashionista: Jentine from the blog My Edit
Last week I had the opportunity to interview Christine Hunsicker, Gwynnie Bee CEO. Gwynnie Bee is a plus size clothing rentail company, sort of like Netflix for fashion sizes 10-32. For a monthly fee, you can borrow clothing as often as you wish. Be it work blazers or cocktail dresses, leather jackets or sequined tank tops, Gwynnie… Continue Reading Interview with Christine Hunsicker, Gwynnie Bee CEO
Dear Allie, I found your wardrobe staples post many years ago and it changed my life. I cut my closet in half but finally had the right clothes for everything. Since then, I have had two children and some health issues and I’m now a size 22. I gave up on fashion the past five… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Plus Size Wardrobe Staples
I get often receive emails and comments from women stating that fashion is unattainable because of their size. That I don’t get it because I have never been larger than a size 18. That they can’t relate to fashion blogs because they never feature fashionable plus-size women. That they can’t wear current trends because they… Continue Reading True Fashionista: Interview with Chastity Garner
Wind, rain, snow, and sleet can wreak havoc on a morning commute… and your commuting style. When it comes to dressing for inclement weather I learn so much from my fellow DC office workers and commuters. Some is what not to wear, but more often than not it’s tips and tricks on how to stay… Continue Reading Winter Weather and Commuting: Style Tips