Since 2005, Wardrobe Oxygen has been providing fashion advice. Focusing on real-life style for grown-ass women, Alison Gary shares her personal style, reviews of brands and garments, denim hauls, and resources on where to shop for petite fashion over size 10, plus size fashion, bras for large busts, wide width shoes as well as how to style footwear trends, and sustainable style.
Known for its real-life capsule wardrobes that offer inclusive sizing, Wardrobe Oxygen helps you feel stylish, as well as yourself. Work (or work from home), weekend, vacation, and special events, Wardrobe Oxygen is a style destination for women over 40 living on their own terms.
Blouse – Old Navy Skirt – Halogen (this year’s version) Necklace – eBay (similar) Pumps – Nine West (similar) Bag – Thrifted (similar) I haven’t had much luck with Old Navy as of late. A lot of their dresses are strangely high waisted (not empire, and they aren’t petites yet they are up near my… Continue Reading Thursday – Put a Bird on It
Hi Allie, I’m wondering if you have good resources for bigger undergarments? Thank you. Thank you for asking this. I don’t think many lingerie companies realize that when you are plus sized you can’t just rock the same thong or bikini in a larger size. Flattering and comfortable undergarments for women with curves are… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Shapewear and Other Underpinnings
I said it before, but it bears repeating… It’s not worth it to “make it work.” The other day I wore this skirt. While it looked cute in the photos, and even in my full-length mirror, it wasn’t a good choice for me. A tad shorter than I feel comfortable wearing, and a very… Continue Reading On Making it Work (and when to give up)
I have a question regarding family pictures. We have an extended family picture coming up and we have been asked to wear any combination of khaki, white, and jean. Do you have any suggestions that will look hip yet appropriate? Thanks so much! With a husband who occasionally shoots family portraits, I have seen all… Continue Reading Ask Allie: What to Wear for Family Portraits
Dear Allie, I was going through some pre-pregnancy clothes that now fit and found a bunch of cropped dress pants. Would they still be stylish?? They are nice brands, but that could be an over trend for all I know. One pair has a wide leg that falls a bit below the knee; the others… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Passé Pants
The ‘80s and ‘90s are alive this spring, and for my fellow women who lived through this decade, you may feel as though you’re having a flashback. What’s next, mall bangs and charm necklaces? Fear not, while trends that were hot then are back now, they have returned in a very wearable manner. Here’s some… Continue Reading Fashion Trends – Back to the Future
Yesterday I carried a clutch to work and a reader emailed me asking, How can you carry such a small bag to work? My work bag is almost the size of a suitcase to hold all I need, and yesterday there was a chance of rain in DC. I’d love to see what is in… Continue Reading What’s In My Bag? Clutch Edition
What do you feel is worth saving after weight loss? I have never used a tailor outside of formal dresses. I am in the midst of losing weight, but as I start dropping the pounds, I am curious as to if it is cheaper to tailor old clothes or just buy new ones. -M I… Continue Reading Ask Allie: What to Wear When Losing Weight
Every so often I like to give you a peek into my closet to see what I am working with, how I organize it. A lot has changed since the last time I did a detailed collection post – biggest thing is I have lost weight. Returning to a comfortable size, I am able to… Continue Reading The Current State of the Closet