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.
  • Wednesday

    Attack of the baby brain yesterday! Left my keys at work when I left to grab lunch and needed the receptionist to let me into the office. Then I got 3/4 of the way home on the Metro and realized I again left my keys in my office. Problem is this time I then didn’t…

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    Tuesday

    Attire: Gap Maternity: Jeans (yes, these are a 12 Ankle) H&M: Purple print cotton top, silver necklaces B.P. for Nordstrom: Black leather heeled sandals Silver cuff and hoops Hair: Second day Jonathan Silky Dirt to smooth and separate Beauty: Cover Girl: Smoothers tinted moisturizer in Light/Medium, LashBlast waterproof mascara in Very Black Maybelline: Brow powder…

  • Monday

    Attire: New York and Company: Teal jersey dress, teal and gold scarf Twisted Silver: Gold bracelet Ann Taylor: Gold hoops Lands End: Gold Sandals Hair: Washed and conditioned Matrix Curl.Life Conditioning Milk Air dry (as you can see still wet at time of picture) Beauty: Philosophy: The Supernatural Color Correctors in Light Cargo: Matte BeachBlush…

  • Thursday

    Sorry for not posting yesterday – I left my camera at work so didn’t get any pictures of my outfit. Nothing terribly exciting – white tank, my teal linen jacket from Ann Taylor, black trousers. Hair was straightened. Attire: Old Navy: Black matte jersey wrap dress Limited: Purple and silver necklace Silver hoops and cuff…

  • Tuesday

    Oh yeah baby, what ya’ll have all been waiting for – actual maternity clothing!!! Last night I got home from a tour of a birthing center and there was a box from Target. I needed a bathing suit and the halter tankini from Liz Lange for Target has gotten great ratings as attractive and not…

  • Monday

    Big thanks to reader Tara Incognita for this dress! Yes, it is the one you mentioned in the June 27th post’s comments – got it in red and teal and used that 30% coupon (also in the comments)and it worked! Thanks so much! Attire: New York and Company: Red knit dress Lands End: Gold sandals…

  • The Case for Camis

    Over the past couple of years, camis (camisoles, tanks, shells) have become a staple in most women’s wardrobes. Balancing sheer, low-cut or flowing styles with female curves and the desire for modesty/looking appropriate at work has caused these to be a must-have in a multitude of colors. A nude colored second-skin camisole is a lifesaver…