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

    Sleepy, beachy day. Pictures taken an hour after lunch and several hours into a grueling work day. Cream cable-knit hooded jacket cardigan from Express. Brown ribbed tank from Old Navy. Dark denim pencil skirt from Gap. Brown peep toes with wood heels from Maripe. Long glass and wood bead necklace from Claire’s, looped twice. Hair…

  • Monday

    Today is an icky day. Spitting rain, the air feels heavy and dank. No desire to go to work, and wardrobe is terribly stagnant. Cherry ribbed crewneck sweater from Chico’s, black triacetate suiting trousers from Ann Taylor Loft, black city boots from Aldo, silver hoops and cuff bracelet. Hair is second day, a bit blown…

  • Thursday Night

    So I got home, and had a quick salad before I headed to the city for the Andre Leon Talley presentation. And I spilled all over my black sweater and pants and was frantic. Hated my hair, outfit ruined, and just having an all-over grumpy day. I went upstairs and straightened my hair really quick,…

  • Thursday

    There are no pictures from Wednesday because my husband has decided to paint the hallway. This means the rug, the table, the artwork and everything else is in the room with the full-length mirror to the point that one cannot fully open or close the room’s door. Also the light in that room? Well the…

  • Tuesday

    Meeting with client. Business casual is the attire. Then have to fly home in the outfit. Comfort and chic. Black merino turtleneck from Ann Taylor. Ivory ribbed suiting pants from Ann Taylor (dry cleaner ruined the matching jacket, but the pants are still nice). Same black city boots from Enzo, same silver hoops and cuff…