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.
One of the most popular questions I receive as a personal stylist and fashion writer is how to look rich. How does one get champagne style on a beer budget? Below, I share my tried and true tips for looking rich when your wallet states otherwise. Dress sharply and they’ll remember the outfit; dress impeccably… Continue Reading How to Look Rich
Oh you dedicated readers, I thank you for sticking with me as I have been missing from the blog, busy taking care of adorable babies, husbands, dogs, and the communication and technology needs of various agencies and corporations. And for that, I have another contest and it’s a GOOD one! I am offering one reader… Continue Reading Contest: Win a Watch from Orient!
A request from my friend Karin, who is petite, slim but with some lovely feminine curves. I haven’t had any luck with jeans lately, and was wondering if you fabulous women may have some suggestions: If anyone has recommendations for (not skinny!) jeans that aren’t reminiscent of a plumber but at the same time are… Continue Reading Reader Advice Wanted: Great Jeans
Buying a wedding dress is a stressful experience for any woman, but it’s harder when you are fuller figured. Most bridal boutiques don’t carry any samples larger than a size 10, and many dress retailers do not offer plus sizes for all their styles. When dresses are available in a larger size, they aren’t usually… Continue Reading Review: IGIGI Plus Size Bridal Collection
I am a huge fan of How I Met Your Mother, I feel this show is highly underrated. Every time I watch an episode, I fall more deeply in love with it. A recent episode was called, “The Mertaugh List,” after Danny Glover’s character Roger Mertaw in the Lethal Weapon movies. Many times in those… Continue Reading My Personal Mertaugh List
After giving birth to my daughter in the beginning of 2009, I have received many requests from readers of Wardrobe Oxygen to share my tips for living a stylish life during pregnancy and beyond. Below I share my recommendations for nursing bras, bodycare to help with the transition through pregnancy, and my favorite nursing pads.… Continue Reading Ask Allie – Pregnancy and Beyond
Attire: Banana Republic – Teal merino sweater Liz Lange for Target – Black ponte trousers (get used to them, it’s pretty much all that fits right now) David Tate – Black leather city boots Limited – Silver chain with charms Silver hoops and cuff Hair: Washed and conditioned Redken – Satinwear 02 applied while damp… Continue Reading Tuesday
Attire: Old Navy Maternity – White wrap tee Liz Lange for Target – Black ponte pants David Tate – Black leather city boots Silver hoops Hair: Washed and let air dry, nothing else except fluffed a bit Beauty: Philosophy – The Supernatural foundation in Beige Nars – Blush in Orgasm Cover Girl – LashBlast mascara… Continue Reading Sunday
Attire: Lands End – Orange fine gauge scoop sweater, black ponte trousers David Tate – Black leather city boots Silver cuff and hoops Tags-n-Stones – Silver “Emerson” necklace Hair: Washed and conditioned night prior; let air dry sans product Curled random pieces this morning and used curler to straighten bangs Jonathan Silky Dirt to smooth… Continue Reading Thursday