Weekend Reads is a series by Wardrobe Oxygen that is published every Saturday. Art, music, interesting articles, sale alerts, and reviews of TV, movies, books, theater, and art exhibits by Alison Gary, and over-40 working mom in the Maryland Suburbs of Washington, D.C.
Hi Alison, I love your capsule collection posts but I find myself struggling with the idea in my own closet. I work in a fairly conservative office and though I don’t have to wear suits every day, I feel like I have 2 wardrobes – work and weekend. Do you have any advice for those… Continue Reading Capsule Wardrobe Tips: Merging Work and Weekend Style
Sweater: MICHAEL Michael Kors (old; similar, plus option) | Pants: Ann Taylor (old; similar, plus option) | Bag: Rough & Tumble Bags | Shoes: Superga | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban | Watch: c/o Larsson & Jennings I bought this sweater back in 2014 (first seen in this post) and it is still a favorite. Friday night I… Continue Reading What I Wore: Winter Weekend Style
Shirt: c/o Foxcroft (14) (plus version) | Jeans: NYDJ (14 P) | Vest: Bernardo (L) (this year’s version, plus size) | Boots: Fitzwell Wide Calf (similar) | Bag: c/o Adora Bags | Bracelet: Had forever (similar) | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban Welcome to my weekend! For this sort of weather, you can usually find me in jeans,… Continue Reading What I Wore: Weekend Style
Karl and I took a little couples’ getaway last month to Columbus and it was just what the doctor ordered. Only a six-hour drive or 1-hour flight from DC, Columbus is a thriving city with plenty to do and see. Their culinary scene is amazing, with so many unique restaurants, food trucks, and talented chefs. … Continue Reading Couple’s Weekend Getaway in Columbus, Ohio
Jeans: Erin Cuffed Ankle Jean c/o Jag Jeans | Shirt: Banana Republic | Shoes Naturalizer ‘Dania’ c/o Shoebuy | Bag: Vintage Coach via eBay (similar) | Bracelets: Lifetherapy, had forever (similar) | Sunglasses: Ray-Ba I’ve been really feeling dark denim this spring, paired with more denim, with white, with unexpected items like a leather pencil… Continue Reading What I Wore: Weekend Denim
Top: lamixx via Etsy | Jeans: c/o Jag | Shoes: Nine West | Bag: c/o Handbag Heaven | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban | Bracelets: Coin Collection (gift), c/o Lifetherapy, c/o LiveTheLook | Necklaces: Etsy (similar), personal charms on a chain I’ve been really digging off the shoulder tees and sweatshirts lately but the prices I’ve seen are… Continue Reading What I Wore: Weekend Style
The older I get, the less complicated I want my wardrobe. I remember a time when I bought things less to wear than to have hanging like art in my closet. Now, serenity comes from a smaller closet, fewer choices, but more pieces that make me happy each time I reach for them. This winter… Continue Reading Capsule Wardrobe for the Weekend Warrior
Jacket: c/o NYDJ | Tee: had forever (similar) | Jeans: NYDJ | Boots: DUO (similar) | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff (similar) | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban | Cuff: had forever (similar) When the weekend comes, I don’t have time to plan out outfits. I have created a weekend uniform: jeans, a knit top, and a topper. It’s easy… Continue Reading What I Wore: Weekend State of Mind
Sales, sales, everywhere is sales… yes I am changing the lyrics to this song (which is a cover of this original) but there’s some insanely good sales going on this weekend that I just HAD to share with you. Old Navy – 25% Off At Old Navy, get 25% off your entire purchase with the… Continue Reading Weekend Sale Shopping