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.
Many readers write to me, stating that my staples and many of my posts do not work for them because they either work from home, or are stay at home mothers or wives. As someone who never did work from home, I would always respond back that there is life outside of your house and… Continue Reading What to Wear When Working From Home
Hi Allie, What do you think about pantyhose or opaque tights with peep toe heels? Are both absolute no-no’s? I can’t stand Sarah Palin, but thanks to her I’ve now discovered the world of Naughty Monkey shoes. I live in Baltimore and am considering going bare-legged while wearing peep toe shoes. Thoughts? (apologies if you’re… Continue Reading Ask Allie – Peeptoe Shoes and Legwear?
Saturday we ran a few errands, my husband taught yoga, did some laundry at my mom’s and then we went to my dear friend’s house. She and her fiancé just bought a house together and it is awesome. It’s an older house in a really lovely older neighborhood and in great condition. After that, we… Continue Reading This Weekend and Monday
Again working from home (well my mom’s home since my house is under full construction at this point). Attire: Gap Maternity – Gray silky jersey top Old Navy Maternity – black ponte trousers Silver cuff Hair: Washed and conditioned night before, air dry, straightened in AM with round brush and dryer Beauty: Philosophy – The… Continue Reading Friday: Dec 05, 2008
Wednesday: Attire: Old Navy Maternity – Black long sleeved wrap tee, black chinos Naturalizer – Creston flats in Black Unknown – Purple silk scarf H&M – Silver necklaces Silver cuff bracelet Hair: Washed and conditioned night before, air dry, straightened with round brush and dryer in the morning, BioSilk to smooth Beauty: Philosophy – The… Continue Reading Wednesday and Thursday
Sorry, no pics from the rest of the weekend. The house is in full upheaval so it’s hard to get near a mirror without a pile of crap or a construction worker… The belly is getting big, as are the arms, the legs, the breasts, the chins… I was shocked to find out I only… Continue Reading Tuesday
I used to post how I looked every day – work and casual. I got lazy with it, not enough time, etc. Well this is a typical look for me when I work from home. Not gussied up, but I feel as though I am far more productive and comfortable if I wouldn’t be utterly… Continue Reading Casual Wednesday
Attire: Ann Taylor Loft Maternity – Black and green print matte jersey dress Liz Lange for Target – Black leggings Naturalizer – Creston flats in Black Pashmina International – Oyster Pashmina Silver Cuff Hair: Washed and Conditioned (Pureology), Matrix Curl.Life Contouring Milk, air dry Beauty: Laura Mercier – Flawless Face Kit in Sand, Nars –… Continue Reading Tuesday
Hey Allie, I am from the warm south but will soon be moving north. I am also very petite. I know nothing about wool coats. Do you have any suggestions for good retailers? Or a list of characteristics to look for? Thanks, Carrie Hi Carrie:I think a wool coat is a great investment. Coat… Continue Reading Ask Allie – Winter Wool Coats