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.
Allie- I’ve been loving both of your fashion blogs for years and years, but especially since getting pregnant with my now 13 month old. I am still nursing her, and don’t plan to stop for a while yet, but I’m finding I really miss wearing dresses! I notice that you wear a lot of dresses,… Continue Reading Ask Allie – Nursing and Wearing Dresses
Original image found here, via Piperlime’s Twitter page This mantra is courtesy of Piperlime. And I have to say, I couldn’t agree more. My favorite part? The part about RESPECT. I don’t believe women should dress well to impress other women, or to snag men. I believe women should dress well because they DESERVE it. … Continue Reading I Agree, it IS Time
It is amazing how a simple look or trend will start and then explode all over the place. Even after the runways and glossy mags are showing it, we American women cling to it with all our might. The bootcut jean stayed way past its prime, as did the empire waist, the peasant top (well… Continue Reading To Belt or Not to Belt?
I don’t subscribe to many magazines any more. I used to get over a dozen in the mail every month, but started letting my subscriptions lag when I stopped to think about all the paper and waste. So many magazines have great Websites, blogs, and such that I can get the information I desire online.… Continue Reading Simplifying the Boyfriend Jeans Look
Hey Allie, I recently discovered your blog and fell in love. There is something I need some help with – a cardigan/wrap that doesn’t make me look bulky or shorter than I already am. I’m 5’4″ on a good day and around 130 lbs, but with short legs and a long torso. I’ve found… Continue Reading Ask Allie – Cardigans for All?
Dear Allie: I don’t have an unlimited budget for clothes. Where can I get some cheap closet staples? I need to do a closet redo STAT! Allie, I follow My Wardrobe Today but there is no way I can afford places like Ann Taylor and Nordstrom. How do you afford those places, and do you… Continue Reading Ask Allie – Cheap Closet Staples, Cocktail Attire When Over 50
Hi Allie, I know you recently went to the Bonnaroo Music Festival in the US. I am going to the Oxegen Festival. I was wondering what you suggest I wear to it? Dear Allie, Are you going to Bonnaroo again this year? I am going too! What do you suggest I pack? Dear Allie: My… Continue Reading What to Wear to a Music Festival?
I have received so many emails recently asking for fashion advice. I figured I would share the questions and responses with you readers – what helps one may help many! Dear Allie: I have found my figure looks great in simple sheath dresses and I recently realized I have a good 8-10 of these in… Continue Reading Ask Allie – How to Accessorize a Sheath Dress
Everyone is getting on the Amazon bandwagon and I couldn’t be more thrilled about it. Everywhere I look, another online retailer is offering customers to rate and/or review previous purchases. The trouble with shopping online is that you can’t touch, feel, or try on your item before purchase. Even with easy (and sometimes free – hello Zappos!)… Continue Reading Shopping Karma