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 few questions I have recently received from readers: Deborah asks, “You and I have similar hair and back in 2006 you were loving the Suave Professional Curly line (which I think is gone). I’m wondering what are you loving now? What’s working for your hair when worn curly and what’s working for your hair… Continue Reading Ask Allie – Hats, Scarves, Boots and more!
I spend Thanksgiving at my mom’s house each year. We have a great assortment of friends and family who attend, usually 10-16 folks. There is no dress code, but I believe one should dress nicely for a dinner like this to show appreciation and respect to the hostess. I also like layers so I can… Continue Reading My Wardrobe on Thanksgiving
Every woman is different, and every woman’s wardrobe is different. However we are upon an amazing season of fashion where there are SO many fabulous versatile items en vogue. I keep telling women, NOW is the time to stock up on wardrobe essentials and that special little “something” that brings YOU to your wardrobe. Whether… Continue Reading Five Items to Add to your Wardrobe This Season
Black Knit Moto Jacket – Gap (no longer available online but you may find in their stores in black or gray)Black Ponte Dress with Exposed Back Zipper – LOFT (no longer available online which is a shame because I LOVE LOVE LOVE this dress!)Belt – Ann Taylor (bought a couple years ago)Black Patent Mary Janes… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Tuesday
It’s great living in the DC area – access to amazing FREE museums, living within an hour of three major airports, one of the best concert venues in the country (I love you 9:30 Club!), all the convenience and options of a major city, yet close proximity to the ocean, the bay, wineries, and farmland.… Continue Reading Review – Hobo International Sample Sale
The day after my previous post about Nordstrom, I was contacted by their Corporate Communications department via email and then by telephone. Today Chris from Nordstrom and I had a lovely call during my lunch hour and I have more insight concerning the change in shipping styles and policies for the company. Before, if the… Continue Reading A Nordstrom Update
Image via Return to Manliness who has a great post about how to shine shoes – works for mens or women’s shoes! 1. Polish your shoes. Be they from Payless or Prada, if they are scuffed, they will destroy your entire look. I inherited my dad’s shoe polishing kit – a couple tins of different… Continue Reading Five Fast Ways to Look Richer and More Stylish
Last week I attended an early showing of the Last Call Studio. I am a weird size, not plus size, but not a single digit so I knew there would be limited clothing there that would fit and flatter my frame. As that I was given some spending money, I headed straight to the accessories.… Continue Reading Can Your Shoes Do This?
Dear Nordstrom, I love you. You KNOW I love you. The only store credit card I still own is for you. When I worked retail and had a stressful day, I didn’t smoke a cigarette in the parking lot. I didn’t get a drink at the bar. I walked into Nordstrom. I breathed in the… Continue Reading An Open Letter to Nordstrom Nov 16, 2010