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.
I really promote having a closet of wardrobe classics here at Wardrobe Oxygen, but I think it’s also important to add zest to your sartorial staples with seasonal trends that catch your fancy. This fall, there are so many trends that are extremely wearable and can really add interest to your wardrobe classics. Here’s a… Continue Reading How to Wear Wardrobe Classics with This Fall’s Trends
Many readers contact me telling me that because of their job, they can’t dress to match their personal style. Many also tell me that once they hit 30, they don’t feel that they can show their personal style at work because it won’t be seen as professional or serious. When I get such emails, I… Continue Reading True Fashionista: Audi
Hi Allie, I have a dinner to attend & was wondering if you might be able to suggest something to wear with black straight (not skinny) ankle trousers similar to these. I’ll be wearing a pair of dressy heeled black pumps with them, but could use some up-to-date ideas for a blouse/jacket or sweater,… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Styling Black Cropped Pants for Evening
When you link to my blog on a forum… I come to see what the conversation is about. Sometimes it’s folks discussing my personal style, sometimes it’s a debate on a topic I wrote about, more often than not it’s one person asking for advice and others offering it and using my blog as a… Continue Reading Lighten Up!
Don’t buy the boots if they are made of that weird suede that has a white tinge. You know what I mean, that cheapy suede that’s thin, strangely dyed, and shows you got them for only $50. Don’t buy the boots if they are so loose you don’t have to use the zipper.… Continue Reading Don’t Buy the Boots
Sometimes you come across a blog that has a style completely different from your own but still you find it incredibly inspiring. So inspiring, you think of it often, and though you don’t wish to replicate her style, it affects how you shop, and how you think about clothing. That’s how I feel about Stephanie… Continue Reading True Fashionista: Interview with Stephanie Hoff Clayton
Today’s True Fashionista is Catie Nienaber – blogger, writer, business owner, and lover of vintage fashion. When I thought of the True Fashionista series, I knew I had to include her. I have seen her personal style develop over the years, and knew others would find it as inspiring as I do. Catie is another… Continue Reading True Fashionista: Interview with Catie Nienaber
What are the best accessories to choose for this fall to update your essentials? I am working with a pretty basic wardrobe for a conservative office, but I would love to know what trends can help me look a little more fashionable too. Thanks!! While I did discuss my favorite fashion trends for Fall 2012… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Fashionable Accessories for Fall 2012
Hi Allie, your suggestions for the orange pants were spot-on and I was hoping you could assist me with a similar situation. This weekend I purchased this blazer from Talbots (in orange) and while I love it I realize I am not sure how to style it. I wish to wear it for work as… Continue Reading Ask Allie: How to Style the Talbots Shetland Check Jacket