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.
  • Friday: Mar 27, 2007

    Coral gauzy babydoll top from… some brand at Nordstrom (got last year). Patch-pocket jeans from gap Outlet, two coral chip glass necklaces from a boutique at Rehoboth Beach, teal suede wedges from Seychelles, silver hoops and silver cuff bracelet. Hair was washed with Suave Professionals Sleek shampoo (very small amount at scalp), then ArTec Cherry…

  • Thursday

    Black cotton tank from Banana Republic, Denim trousers from Gap, Khaki canvas jacket from Mossimo for Target, black coral necklace from Mexico, silver cuff, balck round-toe high heeled pumps from Jessica Simpson. Hair was washed with Artec color-depositing shampoo in Cherry Bark, then Kiwi conditioner. Sprayed in FrizzEase Dream Curls, and a bit of Suave…

  • Wednesday

    White stretch cotton tailored shirt from Ann Taylor, ivory and coral and brown tweed trousers from Ann Taylor, brown peep-toe pumps with wood heels from Maripe, silver cuff and hoops, white gold and diamond necklace from the hubby. Hair was washed with the Suave Professionals Sleek shampoo and not conditioned because somehow I forgot. I…

  • Tuesday

    Black kimono sleeve fine-gauge v-neck tunic sweater from Ann Taylor Loft, gray ribbed tank from Old Navy dark denim patch-pocket jeans from Gap Outlet, silver chain from a booth at a Renaissance festival, silver chain with pocket watch from Ann Taylor Loft, silver medium hoops and silver cuff bracelet. Teal suede wedges from Seychelles. Hair…

  • Monday

    Can you tell that the bulb is out in this room? I had to get to work early for a meeting and the sun hadn’t completely risen so the full-photo is a bit dark… but I have worn this outfit before so no biggie. Ivory wool-blend Coin Pocket trousers from Ann Taylor Loft, ivory and…

  • Saturday

    St. Patrick’s Day party at a friend’s house. Happy to know I fit in this shirt again, I haven’t worn it in over two years. Not so happy that the last time I wore it I must have spilled something on me and didn’t get the shirt cleaned before having it sit in my closet…

  • Thursday

    Navy twill blazer from Talbots, turquoise ribbed tank from Caslon, faux turquoise necklace from Target, Curvy bootcut jeans from Gap, brown peep-toe pumps with wood heel from Maripe. Hair is washed, conditioned and allowed to 80% air dry after being spritzed with FrizzEase Dream Curls. Rest dried with diffuser, then curling iron to unruly pieces…