Author: Alison Gary

Since 2005, Alison Gary of Wardrobe Oxygen has been providing real-life style advice to grown women. With a focus on capsule wardrobes and size-inclusive fashion, Wardrobe Oxygen encourages women to achieve big style with a small closet. Alison Gary has over a decade of experience in apparel, visual merchandising, and styling women of every age, size, shape, and budget. She has been featured in publications such as The Washington Post, The New York Times, Redbook, and WhoWhatWear.
  • Thursday and Friday

    Thursday:Attire:Ann Taylor Loft – Blackberry dolman sweaterGap – Navy linen blend trousersGift – Olive chrocheted scarfRalph Lauren – Silver necklaceSilver chain with wedding band, silver hoops and cuffLands End – Tan leather sandals Hair:Washed and conditionedFrederic Fekkai – Luscious Curls Cream added while damp, scrunched, let air dry Beauty:Estee Lauder – Nutritious Vita-Mineral Makeup in…

  • Wednesday

    Attire:Ann Taylor – Black matte jersey wrap dressVintage – Shell necklaceRalph Lauren – Gold bangleCallisto – Tan “Cruz” heeled sandals Hair:Next day. Brushed out, large sections in curling iron, finger comb and then a small bit of Jonathan Silky Dirt. Beauty:Estee Lauder – Nutritious Vita-Mineral Makeup in Intensity 3.0Cargo – Matte BeachBlush in TenerifeRevlon –…

  • Tuesday

    Attire:Ann Taylor – Blue refined tee, silver necklaceGap – White low-slung chinosSofft – Black patent T-strap sandals (sooo comfy!)Silver hoops and cuff Beauty:Estee Lauder – Nutritious Vita-Mineral Makeup in Intensity 3.0Cargo – matte BeachBlush in TenerifeNars – Blush in OrgasmStila – Lip Glaze in Fruit Cake (in the morning)Benefit – Her Glossiness in Next Question…

  • Monday

    This weekend was pretty busy – Sunday I hosted a bridal shower for my best friend. I hope to have pictures from that event a little later in the week. I wore the same dress that I wore on Thursday, same shoes too. 🙂 Anyway, on to today…Attire:Old Navy – Two white ribbed tanks layered…

  • Thursday and Friday

    Thursday:Attire:Muse – Purple and black printed synthetic knot-front dressCallisto – Tan heeled ‘Cruz” sandals Silver cuff, hoops and chain with wedding band (still doesn’t fit) Hair:Next day, just big sections in curling iron, Jonathan Silky Dirt, and finger combed to separate Beauty:Laura Mercier – Foundation PrimerL’Oreal – True Match foundation in C3Pop Beauty – Palette…

  • How to Look Rich

    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…

  • Wednesday

    Attire: Ann Taylor Loft – Burgundy dolman sleeve sweater tunic Gap – Navy linen blend low-slung trousers Gift from Friend – Olive crocheted cotton scarf Lands End – Tan leather sandals Silver hoops and chain Hair: Next day. Looks super fluffy and weird in big pic because my husband mussed it to be funny, but…