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.
  • 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,…

  • Monday

    Black merino turtleneck from Ann Taylor, dark denim pencil skirt from Gap, black cut-off tights from Target, black round toe pumps from Target. Silver large hoops and cuff bracelet. L’Oreal True Match foundation, Body Shop concealer, Chanel pressed powder, bit of Nars Orgasm blush. Eyes are gray Body Shop shadow on the lid, soft black…

  • Saturday

    Tibetan Buddhist Meditation seminar at the Smithsonian with my mom and husband. Wanted to be comfortable, would be sitting and meditating for six hours. Black heavy knit wide-leg yoga pants from Champion; more like ponte than a regular knit. Black scoopneck shortsleeved tee from American Apparel, charcoal v-neck shetland sweater from L.L. Bean, gray New…

  • Friday: Nov 26, 2006

    Candy pink merino v-neck from J. Crew, white ribbed tank from J. Crew, straight bootcut jeans from Gap, black city boots from Enzo. Makeup is L’Oreal True Match foundation, Body Shop concealer, Physican’s Formula bronzer for powder and a bit of Nars Orgasm blush. Lips is The Body Shop’s Cheek and Lip Tint covered with…

  • Thursday

    Bright purple synthetic v-neck tunic from C. Brule. I don’t like it. I am returning it to Nordstrom. Under it I have a black synthetic camisole from Victoria’s Secret. Denim trousers from Gap, black city boots from Aldo, silver cuff bracelet, shades of purple beaded necklace from Express. Hair is a mess, but I didn’t…