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.
I don’t know if it’s the size of my breasts or the increase of vanity sizing, but I have been a size Large my entire adult life. I remember it clearly, September 1997, I walked into Express to turn in a job application. I was 135 pounds (though at the time thought I needed to… Continue Reading Living Large
I’m going to tell you a little story about how a hurricane saved my closet. Yes, a natural disaster helped me when it broke open my closet and I learned quickly the best way to protect my clothing, my accessories, and my shoes. Not to ruin the end of the story, but the only things… Continue Reading How to Protect Your Clothing and Accessories
I don’t believe you need to purchase anything to look stylish each season. Fashion has become so all-encompassing, it really is possible to be true to your personal style and look great no matter the trends. However, I have had many of you contact me asking for a post where I break down the fashion… Continue Reading Fall 2011 Fashion – How to Update Your Current Wardrobe for the Season
I hardly ever watch a television show the day it airs. I fought tooth and nail against the expense of a DVR, I found it to be unnecessary but my husband won the battle. And now, I am more addicted to the DVR than he. I love being able to fast-forward through commercials, watch my… Continue Reading Nina Garcia and Embracing What You Hate
I am tired. Dog tired. This week is kicking my tail, and it’s only Wednesday. Today I had to get to work pretty early. I knew I had no meetings today, will pretty much be holed up in my office. I even brought my lunch. I would be on the subway so early, I could… Continue Reading Dressing for Your Date With Destiny
For those who follow me on Twitter and Facebook (or actually read my blog’s sidebar!), you will know I am a weekly columnist for Savings.com. At Savings.com I write about frugal fashion – current trends and how to accomplish them on a budget, ways to make your current wardrobe last longer and stay looking great,… Continue Reading Just Call me DealPro Allie!
I rarely write about fashion I desire on here. However, this coming fall has some really awesome trends and trends that fit my personal style and I know I will enjoy for years to come and think if you like my personal style, you may also like these items. I find that when I make… Continue Reading Fall 2011 Fashion Wishlist
Amanda from Miskabelle Vintage asked me what I packed for my week-long trip to Vermont. I would love to say I made a very careful list and planned out all my outfits (and my sister would like me to say this as well since she told me a dozen times to make one so I… Continue Reading Week-long Vacation – What I Packed
My family and friends I have had since childhood call me Allie, but I have introduced myself as Alison since high school when I decided to become cool. Looking back, I was a pretty cool kid. I won art contests and made up lyrics to songs with my friends. In middle school I was very… Continue Reading Being Cool