Fashion Advice from DC Style Blogger, Alison Gary

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What started with reader emails has become one of the most popular topics on Wardrobe Oxygen. “Ask Allie” is a feature on Wardrobe Oxygen where popular DC style blogger, Alison Gary, answers reader questions about fashion, styling, how to wear the latest trends, and more. Use the Contact page to submit your questions and you never know, it may be the subject of the next “Ask Allie”!

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December 11, 2018

Nordstrom is Killing It in the Plus Size Department

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I sometimes wonder about buyers for department stores; it’s like they think anyone over a size 12 wants to wear only dark and dreary colors and waterfall cardigans. However, Nordstrom seems to be stepping up their plus size game. Recently perusing their New Arrivals, I saw so many stylish, pretty, professional, and downright fun plus sized options I just had to share! High Waist Belted Pants – On trend but…

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November 26, 2018

Cyber Monday: I Own It, You’ll Love It

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Likely most of you have done your shopping this long weekend, but if not there are some amazing deals this Cyber Monday. I did a list of the best sales for Black Friday and many of those promotions are still taking place. So instead of a repeat, here are items I own and love that are part of a Cyber Monday promotion. Talbots: 50% Off First Item, 40% Off The…

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November 23, 2018

The Best Black Friday Deals for Fashion and Beauty

Fashion Advice

Good morning, Black Friday shoppers! Alison here with a list of the very best sales across the internet to get your holidays looking stylish for much less. As I hear of new sales I will update this post, and please share in the comments any amazing deals you score today. Happy Black Friday shopping! Colleen Rothschild As I mentioned in this blog post, Colleen Rothschild has 30% off the entire…

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November 14, 2018

A Casual Capsule Wardrobe for Fall to Winter

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A reader reached out asking a question about a casual capsule wardrobe. What would I have in a capsule wardrobe if I wasn't a fashion blogger? I am an urban planner working in the architecture/engineering/development space. I make enough money so that I can buy clothes that are well made, but I also cannot break the bank and don't have the space for a ton of stuff that's rarely worn.…

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November 13, 2018

What I Wore: Navy on Navy (From the Real-Life Capsule Wardrobe)

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The first look from my real-life holiday capsule wardrobe is one of the more casual options. This could be worn to Thanksgiving, to a work party right after being at the office, a dinner party at a neighbor's house. To make it more festive I swapped out the traditional brooch for one shaped like a snowflake. sweater | pants | bag | brooch | earrings | shoes Sweater: Audrey Cashmere…

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November 5, 2018

A Real Life Holiday Capsule Wardrobe

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The holidays are right around the corner, is your closet ready? I'm of the mindset that quality trumps quantity and you can achieve great style with a small wardrobe. My calendar is already filling up with events and I'm looking to find a hardworking holiday capsule wardrobe that will mix and match providing great looks for everything from casual occasions to more formal fetes. This holiday capsule wardrobe is created…

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October 25, 2018

A cabi Capsule Wardrobe for Fall

Capsule Wardrobes Fashion Advice

Thank you cabi for agreeing to be part of this project. While this post is sponsored by cabi, I had full creative and editorial control. A cabi Capsule Wardrobe for Fall 2018 I think in capsules, and when sitting in NYC watching the live streaming of the cabi Fall 2018 fashion show I saw how the collection really lent itself to be a capsule wardrobe. Similar colors, a whole collection…

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October 18, 2018

Rothy’s Shoes Review

Fashion Advice

A year ago, I purchased my first pair of Rothy’s flats. After giving them a real beating through the streets of New York, I wrote my first Rothy’s flats review. Since then, tens of thousands of you have read that review and purchased your own pairs of Rothy’s. And since then, I have added to my Rothy’s shoe collection, trying out their Points, Flats, Loafers, and their Sneaker. I have…

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