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.
Karl Lagerfeld and models wearing his Spring 2010 Chanel collection; brilliant and hysterical art by Danny Roberts Today in America is a day of giving thanks. For slowing down, spending time with loved ones, and focusing on what really matters. I want to take a moment to thank all of you for being a part… Continue Reading Happy Thanksgiving 2015
I have multiple health conditions which make dressing nicely difficult. The two hardest are that 1. I can’t wear pants (or tights!) of any type and 2. I can only wear a few “comfort” shoes. Mainly Algeria Palomas. I can get by with some cute Merrell flats or Uggs for a very short time, if… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Personal Style with a Health Condition
I was a lifeguard every summer of college. At some pools, I wore the requisite red one-piece with the white cross on the front. At others, they let me wear the swimwear of my choice. But at all, it seemed important… no NECESSARY to have cool sunglasses. Sitting in that chair, twirling the whistle, you… Continue Reading The Power of Accessories: Sunglasses
One of the best things about going to BlogHer this summer was meeting with Amazon. I have learned so much about the company and how great of a place it is for fashion. I’ve learned since then if there’s something specific I know I want to search for it at Amazon as I can usually… Continue Reading 20% off Bags, Sunglasses, Luggage and More at Amazon: My Picks
The problem with writing advice posts for Wardrobe Oxygen is I come across some of the most lovely things. I’ve been saving them, some I have purchased for myself, some I told loved ones I would enjoy finding under the tree with my name on them. I decided to share a few, call it my… Continue Reading Gift Guide: My Grown Up Christmas List
Every year, my mom, sister, and I exchange emails of what we and our loved ones want for Christmas. We share far more than one could purchase; mix links to specific items with general ideas (you can always make me happy with a gift of a funky dish towel or cloth napkins) so there is… Continue Reading Gift Guide: Cold Weather Accessories for Him
Through November 15th, Nordstrom is having their Fall Clearance Sale. If you didn’t score your deals during the Anniversary Sale, now’s the time to replenish your wardrobe with wallet-friendly staples and update with current trends. I’m a big fan of Nordstrom for their free shipping and returns (with no time limit), variety of sizes, brands,… Continue Reading Nordstrom Fall Clearance Sale – My Picks
Talbots’ Friends and Family starts today with 30% off your entire purchase online (code FRIENDS30) and in stores! You KNOW I am LOVING Talbots this fall; they’ve recently released a lot of their winter and holiday collection so the pickings right now are great. Below I share my picks for what to snag November 5th… Continue Reading Talbots Friends & Family Starts Today!
by KC Sledd It’s not easy to be an informed consumer. In fact, it can be downright disheartening, particularly when it comes to something you love. For example, Fashion. I lovingly sketched clothing designs in the margins in my notebooks as a child, I cried when I first touched Chanel, and my mother bought be… Continue Reading Committed to Consciousness – The Case for Ethical Fashion