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.
Before I became a parent, I wrote about ways to make it easier to be stylish and be a mom. I usually got attacked by current moms saying I was unrealistic and didn’t know how it was. Well now I do. My daughter is eight months old, I work full time out of the home,…
Yesterday I visited my local mall in search of a necklace to perfectly complete a dress I am wearing this weekend. I must say, I don’t visit malls very often. I find them frustrating – the selection of sizes is limited, the salespeople are often uneducated on their product (or uninterested in you shopping their…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…