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.
  • Tuesday

    My collection of soft cotton garments is dwindling and I am not sure what to do with this itchy skin without breaking the bank. So you will be seeing outfits worn again more regularly until this rash is finally gone kaput! Coral scoop necked tee from Gap, denim trousers from Gap, two coal glass chip…

  • Monday

    Skin is still miserable. Can’t get a dermatologist or GP appointment until mid-to late next week. Seem to be better when away from the home. Completed the bathroom, the husband is back, he’s taking the dog to the vet to check on his shedding and I vacuum nightly now. Oh well… life goes on! Running…

  • Thursday

    Black merino crewneck from Banana Republic, honey colored wool blend coin-pocket trousers from Ann Taylor Loft, teal suede wedges from Seychelles (it’s like wearing Business Casual slippers!), silver dangle earrings from Nordstrom, silver cuff bracelet, a heck of a lot of Eucerin Calming Cream. Hair was allowed to air dry last night. That combined with…

  • Monday

    Pink merino v-neck from J. Crew, white ribbed tank from J. Crew, black wool blend coin-pocket trousers from Ann Taylor Loft, black city boots from Enzo, silver dangle earrings from Nordstrom, silver cuff bracelet. Hair is on it’s third day, blown dry from the shower but not washed. This weather is horrible – so cold…

  • Friday: Feb 02, 2007

    Black merino turtleneck from Ann Taylor, dark denim pencil skirt from Gap, heavy tights from target cut off at the feet to make leggings, black round toe high heels from Jessica Simpson, silver dangle earrings from Nordstrom and silver cuff bracelet. Hair is second day, blew out the curls while dry with a round brush…

  • Thursday

    Coral scoopneck tee from Gap (it’s new and online and only $25 and very nice quality), denim trousers from Gap, two coal glass chip necklaces, silver dangle earrings from nordstrom, silver cuff bracelet, leopard peeptoe heels from BCBGirls. Hair is done curly. Washed and conditioned, then some FrizzEase Dream Curls sprayed in and a bit…

  • Wednesday

    This is why I am so boring and routine with my makeup. When I try to get creative, it never looks as good. I remember once going to work in an orchid-hued sweater and did my eyes in shades of plum. I thought it was pretty, and they always say to wear plum shades with…

  • Tuesday

    So I forgot to take my picture. here’s one of me at the end of the day when I had to run to my car in insane snow flurries. Snow! And of course this is the day that I decided to be healthy and park at the very back of the parking lot!!! So I…