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 LOVED Glamour Magazine’s feature on plus size fashion. However, their picks for the best plus size fashion skewed a bit… young. Nothing wrong with that, Glamour is a magazine catered to younger Millenials. But what about us grown women? Those of us over 35, and maybe over 65? We…
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I work from home; I technically could spend the whole day in my pajamas but that’s neither good for morale nor the chance to interact with the outside world. While I believe a properly fitting bra won’t be painful, even well-fitting bras feel great being taken off at the end…
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Universal Standard invited me to share a week of workwear looks from their brand on my Instagram Stories. While Universal Standard is known for elevated wardrobe essentials, they also have great office fashion and wanted to showcase it. I agree, and below are the looks I used for that campaign. …
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I think in capsule wardrobes. Every time I’m considering a new wardrobe addition, I think how it can be styled at least three ways with what I already own. I love a cohesive, hardworking wardrobe that offers more style with fewer items. This past summer I had the pleasure of…
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It’s that time of year… the time when you realize you need to retire the sandals and find the need for more substantial shoes. As someone with wide feet, it’s not always easy to find stylish wide width shoes. They fit my feet but not my style. However, I have…
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As I mentioned in a recent blog post, I am going to try once a month to review a classic wardrobe piece that is under $100, preferably under $50. The item needs to be available in a good range of sizes and be versatile – something that is quality that…
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My great aunt was a jewelry maker. My mom is a jewelry lover. She has many pieces my great aunt made, plus ones she collected on her travels and over the years. I was born to also love jewelry. Since I was young, I have loved bold jewelry that makes…
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The first day of school, my daughter came home and told me that classmates told her she was a VSCO Girl. For those unfamiliar with this term, VSCO (pronounced Vis-ko) is an app where you can edit and upload photos. It used to be a place just for serious iPhone…
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