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.
Reader Jamie writes in: I’m in law school and need to find a suit for my first upcoming ‘practice’ oral argument. The problem is I’m tall (5’10”) and am a 14-16. I would like to find something of good quality but not outrageously expensive. Any suggestions on where to start? Hey there Jamie: I really… Continue Reading Reader Request – Suits for Tall Women
One of the greatest things about my new job is taking public transportation. I know you must think I am crazy to say that, but I love the People Watching (a sport that deserve to be capitalized), and I love the interaction. For years I have lived in my car, alone on my rush hour… Continue Reading The Commuter Curse
Yesterday on the Metro, a gorgeous woman in a pumpkin-colored toggle coat, brown trousers pinstriped with pink and brown booties. Gorgeous skin with a glow from pink blush and pink-tinted gloss. Pretty braids with little streaks of dark copper with the brown. I would guess the woman was a size 26. She could stop traffic… Continue Reading Black Doesn’t Make You Look Slimmer, it Only Makes You Look Boring
My friend Adam sent me this story and I wanted to share it with all of you. Pretty interesting! What will they think of next… a home that shops for you as well?Disneyland Revives ‘House of Future’GILLIAN FLACCUSAssociated Press Writer Source: General Financial/ Business NewsDate: February 13, 2008 ANAHEIM, Calif. Millions of Disneyland visitors lined… Continue Reading The Home of the Future… With a Wardrobe Consultant?
I love the 80s; some of the most fun in music and even in fashion. I am one who does not flush with embarrassment when I see a picture of me decked out in mall bangs, puffy socks and shoulder pads. I thought at the time, the look was fun and colorful; fashion took risks.… Continue Reading Updating Your Wardrobe for Spring 2008
Many of you over the years have asked me about a maternity wardrobe. As that I have yet to be pregnant or a mother, I really didn’t feel qualified to properly answer this question. Luckily fellow reader Leta Boylan has taken on the task. Thank you so much Leta! “Dear Allie: Using your original list,… Continue Reading Wardrobe Staples for the Mom-to-Be
One of my favorite colors and a great campaign to support; National Wear Red Day. Join me next Friday in wearing red and spreading awareness about women’s heart disease. Friday, February 1, 2008, is National Wear Red Day—a day when Americans nationwide will take women’s health to heart by wearing red to show their support… Continue Reading Wear Red on February 1st – Heart Disease Doesn’t Care What You Wear
I hate too many rules with fashion – it takes the fun out of it. I don’t think a certain age requires one to have a certain length of hair or skirt, and heck, I think diamonds are too pretty only to wear in the evening and when older. However, I think some fashion guidelines… Continue Reading Dress Your Age Not Your Shoe Size
“Sometimes you need to spend money to make money.” We have heard this when it comes to renovating our homes for a sell, or starting a business. Well this rule holds true for fashion. Sometimes you need to spend money to make (or save) money. Quality clothing is usually more durable and classically-styled than its… Continue Reading Spend Money to Save Money?