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.
Do you like what I wear? Well now is your chance to buy some of it. As I remove weight, I am posting my old, gently used clothing and accessories at Shop My Closet: Wardrobe Oxygen. Some items aren’t even worn. I try to give very clear descriptions of all items, links to this blog… Continue Reading Shop My Closet!
This Monday, my article at Savings.com was about fashion for new moms. So many women I know have the hardest time figuring out how to dress this new and ever-changing body so I offered some quick tips that helped me that first year or so. I received a comment saying women should be reminded to… Continue Reading Eat Your Veggies – Finding Personal Style
Be you a size 6 or a size 26, it sucks shopping for woman’s swimwear. The fluorescent lighting in the fitting rooms, trying to gauge proper fit over your underwear, dealing with clueless shop staff, and being forced to examine all the trouble spots on your body. Click here to read about my experience of… Continue Reading Review: Swimsuit Shopping with SwimSpot.com
Dear Allie, I see you wearing your black patent leather Mary Janes all winter long – I was told that patent leather is a material that should only be worn in warmer months. I am from New England, maybe the rule is different in the South? Hi Allie, I am seeing lots of suede sandals,… Continue Reading Breaking Fashion Rules: Patent Leather and Suede
I know, I bet you didn’t expect to hear this from me. Allie, the woman who will STILL not condone wearing white after Labor Day, can’t get behind socks with dress shoes, believes bras should always be under wraps. The thing is, there are a lot of style “rules” out there that just don’t make… Continue Reading Some Rules are Meant to be Broken
There is still snow on the ground, but I am already looking forward to spring – tossing the parka and gloves for lighter weight, happier clothes.And this spring, designers are thinking happy thoughts. There are so many inspiring, cheerful, motivating trends this coming season it’s hard to not smile when thinking of warmer months. Here are… Continue Reading What I’m Craving for Spring Jan 17, 2011
click image to see larger My sister sent me her Snapfish album of pictures from Emerson’s birthday party.I looked at the pictures of me when I didn’t know/think about my picture being taken. I was happy my sister fixed my bangs before present-opening, and also happy I wore a solid color. Of course, like most… Continue Reading What a Difference a Year Makes
Hi Allie, I am the very lucky recipient of a short, boxy and gorgeous Persian Lamb wool coat. However, as a working mom of five with basically a wardrobe of fleece, canvas winter coat, ratty old Coach tote…well, I don’t know how to wear it. It is soft, warm and light, but I feel like… Continue Reading Ask Allie – How to Wear a Coat/Reclaim an Artsy Side
As many of you know, I am a fan of live music. I have attended the Bonnaroo Music Festival three times already, and by attending and being a part of an online community of folks who attend this festival I have met some really amazing folks. One was Matt Sloan. Matt was a giving, welcoming… Continue Reading Not Wardrobe Related – Support a Great Idea!