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”!
I love having a dressy blazer in my closet. It’s a quick way to glam up a simple black shell and trousers, looks fun over a graphic tee, can turn a work blouse and pants into festive attire. In my holiday capsule wardrobe, I included a red velvet blazer from…
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Faux leather leggings have been a fashion trend for several years (seriously I was discussing the style merits 0f faux leather leggings back in 2016) and they don’t seem to be going away any time soon. But what to wear with leather leggings, be they real or faux? This post originally…
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This post is sponsored by Cacique Intimates When I shared the top plus size bras and intimates rated by you readers, Cacique noticed. Cacique, Lane Bryant’s intimates brand, rated #1 for bras and top for sports bras in my plus-size intimates reader survey. They reached out to me and offered…
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If you’re like me, you can’t go into any old shoe department and grab a pair of tall boots because they just won’t fit. Even when I was a single-digit clothing size I wore wide calf boots, and I have always struggled to find stylish wide calf boots that are…
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The holidays are right around the corner, is your closet ready? This is the time of year where your social calendar fills up. Friends from out of town are back for a quick coffee catch-up, neighbors host cookie swaps, your aunt hosts Thanksgiving, your cousin hosts Christmas dinner, your bestie…
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I know I shared glam accents earlier this month, but this topic bears repeating because the holidays are coming and it’s the time of year when I get the most panicked emails asking for tips on last-minute holiday glam looks. How can I dress up my work outfit for a…
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I’m trying to be better about photographing all my outfits, not just the ones I’m wearing when my husband has his fancy-dancy camera with him. Here are some of the most recent outfits I’ve worn out and about: Sweater: Everlane (L) | Pants: The Pleated Culottes c/0 And Comfort (0X)…
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It’s so easy to get caught in buying a last-minute look this time of year. A work event, a neighbor’s party that suddenly has a festive dress code, a friend needs a Plus One last minute for her gala. Last-minute buys are rarely good buys, they’re often worn once and…
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