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

    Teal jersey dress from Proenza Schouler for Target (bow untied and tucked under belt), leather belt from… not sure if thrifted or inherited from my Mom, tan leather “Bern” boots from Duo, gold chain from Express, gold bangles from Ralph Lauren, gold hoops from Claire’s. Makeup is L’Oreal True match concealer in W4-5, philosophy’s The…

  • Wednesday

    Very warm day here in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States! Opened the window last night. Still raining, but I am not complaining considering how very dar it has been here and further south the past couple of months. Today I woke up on time, didn’t spend forever fiddling on the computer and had…

  • Stop Being a Snob!

    Stop being a snob! Yes, YOU. The one who thinks that Nordstrom is too expensive and would never set foot in that place, who believes that Walmart only sells crap, Abercrombie only sells to teens, and Talbots only caters to conservative old ladies. I fully agree that finding brands that work can save time and…

  • Monday

    White stretch cotton v-neck from Banana Republic (spring 07 clearance), black stretch poplin trousers from Caslon (summer 07), black city boots from Impo (06), silver cuff and hoops, silver necklace from Brass Plum (07) and then once I got in the car until I am writing this now, I have also had my avocado pashmina…

  • This Weekend

    Saturday started with yoga, then checking out new dining tables at various retailers. Nothing exciting- black yoga pants from ProSpirit, teal scoop tee from Gap, New Balance trainers and a coat. Usually don’t go out in public in workout clothes (big personal no-no) but we were strapped for time. Dashed home still sans a dining…

  • Thursday

    Ivory and black print wrap dress from Ann Taylor (this fall), black round toe “Henri” heels from Jessica Simpson (2006), black and silver necklace from Brass Plum (this fall), silver hoops and cuff. Hair was washed and conditioned, a bit of Pureology Root Lift and some Sexy Straight hair’s Shine On! added while wet, and…