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

    Black ribbed crewneck sweater from Chico’s, black Tahari suiting trousers, long gray necklace from Target looped three times, black Enzo boots. Hair is on it’s third day, blown straight where bedhead was. Makeup was done in a jiffy as that I lolled in bed too long reading for my Book Club. L’Oreal True Match foundation,…

  • Tuesday

    This time of year, the sun hitsvery brightly in my spare room, making it hard to capture a full-length picture. This is the best I could get out of five tries. Black cashmere crewneck sweater from Isaac Mizrahi for Target, gap ribbed tank in black underneath for opacity. Dark denim skirt from Gap – now…

  • Monday

    Candy pink merino v-neck from J. Crew, white ribbed tank from J. Crew, black suiting trousers from Ann Taylor Loft, black city boots from Aldo, silver cuff and dangle earrings. Hair is not done – alarm accidently set for PM instead of AM. Brushed out the curls, hit a straightening iron to the top to…

  • Sunday Night

    Concert with the husband and a few friends. Black merino wrap sweater from Banana Republic, black tank from Banana Republic, curvy bootcut jeans from Gap, black city boots from Enzo, silver necklaces from Ann Taylor Loft and from Ren Fest. Silver dangle earrings from Nordstrom, silver cuff bracelet. Hair was washed, conditioned, but of Suave…

  • Saturday Night

    Holiday party at my sister’s place in the city. I am typing this as I wait for my ride, so I’ll let you know how it goes! Green tissue-weight jersey top from Shine, same black Ann Taylor Loft trousers from the day before, gold chain from Express, leopard peep toe heels from BCBGirls. Makeup is…

  • Thursday

    Haven’t consumed solid food since Saturday night and still have a low grade fever, but damnit, I am going to make the best out of the day! See that smile? I am feeling GOOD! Well not really feeling good but I am going to look as though I feel good! Let’s celebrate! Hey, lost so…

  • Monday and Tuesday

    Another business trip, another time traveling when sick. Caught some kind of stomach virus over the Thanksgiving weekend and I was feeling miserable. Raspberry merino v-neck from Ann Taylor Loft, my turquoise pashmina, straight bootcut jeans from Gap, black city boots from Enzo, silver dangle earrings from Nordstrom and silver cuff bracelet. Hair is washed,…