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.
A month ago, I had the opportunity to learn more about the partnership between Stacy London’s Style for Hire company and Westfield Malls. This weekend, I had a chance to see this partnership in action. Style for Hire has created a pop-up shop in select Westfield malls (right now Westfield Montgomery in Maryland, Westfield Trumbull… Continue Reading The Westfield Style Lounge Experience
At my job, we share our bathroom with all the other companies on our floor. Today I stepped in and was surrounded by what looked to be several interns or new hires. How did I know this? Purely by how they were dressed or their beauty choices. I know I wrote about this recently, but… Continue Reading Dressing for Respect in the Office
Everywhere you look, chiffon is taking center stage. From see-through tee shirts to maxi skirts with short slips, the sheer trend is hot for summer. One of the most popular variations of this trend is the sheer blouse; it can be an easy way to incorporate this trend into your daily wardrobe. However, without proper… Continue Reading How to Wear the Sheer Fashion Trend
I love HOBO Bags – they are well-made, not overly trendy, not covered in logos, and have a clean look that fits with my personal style. I also love that HOBO is based out of Maryland, where I have lived almost all my life. Since they are based out of Annapolis, Maryland I have easy… Continue Reading HOBO Sample Sale Summer 2012 – My Haul
After re-reading my post on what to pack for vacation, and reading some of the comments on my blog and on a forum that was discussing the post, a song by Whitney Houston came to mind. It’s Not Right, But It’s Okay In this song, Whitney was singing about a man who cheated on her,… Continue Reading It’s Not Right But It’s Okay – Dressing for Respect
Many of you have contacted me asking what to pack for a vacation, and many of you are looking to pack light, but with style and versatility. It is possible to pack light, but be stylish and ready for any occasion during a vacation. With luggage fees and restrictions, it’s best to try to pack… Continue Reading What to Pack for Vacation
Dear Allie: I am getting back into the workforce after five years as a SAHM. I’m really excited, but am having a hard time finding nice work clothes. I am a size 18, 5’5” and an apple and all I seem to find are lowcut dresses and polyester pants. Do you know where I can… Continue Reading Plus Sized Work Attire Options
I spend my days in a pretty casual office, where even the managers wear jeans and t-shirts, so my minuscule capsule wardrobe has remained something I use only for date night and visits to relatives. My company is sending me to the corporate HQ and I need to dress professionally. I am blonde and my… Continue Reading Ask Allie: How to Make Wardrobe Classics Look Trendy
I have a bit of a love affair with DUO, a boot company located in the UK. It started several years ago with my first pair of boots from them – the “Bern”, a pair of classic boots that are similar to the famous Frye “Harness” boot. I had always wanted a pair of Fryes,… Continue Reading Duo Boots – Dealing with an Exchange, Return, or Repair