![]() There’s nothing better for a capsule wardrobe than a sleek white sneaker. And ensure they are comfortable! Buying cheap shoes means less comfort which means less wear. Make sure whatever heeled boot you choose works for you and your lifestyle. I live in my Loeffler Randall Isla Boots and style them a myriad of ways. Heeled Bootsįor me living in New York there are six months out of the year when I am looking to wear a pair of heeled booties. My go-to layer in Spring and Summer I love how iconic, timeless and classic a denim jacket is. Bit by bit you’ll build up a beautiful wardrobe full of pieces that excite you.įor me, my capsule wardrobe includes these essential items: Denim Jacket Use your list as you would any to do list and get to the items as you can. And don’t go running out to buy them all at once. Make a list of what essential items you want to be a part of your capsule wardrobe. For me personally a blazer is a piece I always, always feel confident and put together in so it’s always going to be a part of my capsule wardrobe. If you’re never going to wear a blazer – nix it from the list. Successful capsules are built around pieces you’ll actually wear…and enjoy wearing! So take the recommendations of pieces below with a grain of salt. And knowing you have a tailor in your arsenal will also make shopping less of a pain at times. Shorten sleeves, chop hems, take in waists – a great tailor will have you feeling excellent in your clothes. ![]() So think through what pieces make the most sense to your day to day life and build a list from there.Ī tailor is one of the most underused items when it comes to a great functioning capsule wardrobe in my opinion. You don’t want to be making loads of wardrobe investment in pieces you will only wear Saturdays and Sundays and the occasional evening out. So think through what makes most sense for you for both climate and your work environment as well. And if you’re in the Northeast you may not consider a sandal something you’d invest in. If you live in Florida you likely don’t need a great wool coat. Take climate and your work environment into consideration. Think critically before you click Checkout or stand in line to purchase a bunch of items that won’t contribute to your capsule wardrobe. You will likely end up not wearing those pieces much and eventually give them away because they can’t stand up to wear or you tire of them quickly. Sales and inexpensive items can give you that rush of dopamine we all love when we shop but taking advantage of them is the antithesis of curating a capsule wardrobe. For me – my statement pieces are my bags and shoes. But if you love showing your personality through vintage jewelry – continue that. And not every item you’re going to own is going to be a statement piece. Not every piece you own needs to be a capsule wardrobe item of course. Show your personality through statement pieces. No matter what it is, stick to it and try and really only purchase items in those colors that spark joy, make you feel confident and can easily be mixed and matched with a variety of pieces in your closet. For me – that color palette is neutrals but for you it may be pastels. Below are my best tips for capsule wardrobe basics and high quality items to build on for your wardrobe foundation.Ĭapsule Wardrobe Basics: High Quality Items To Build On Stick to a color palette.Īs mentioned, a capsule wardrobe really functions best when you have a color palette. You’ll feel more prepared to get dressed for every day and for special occasions and you’ll have less decision fatigue when it comes to picking out your outfits.Ī capsule wardrobe will save you time and energy and eventually money, too. Now is as good of a time as any to start building your dream capsule wardrobe. It also makes packing a breeze as so many of my clothes are interchangeable! Of course, I sprinkle in prints and patterns and some color here and there (typically in the summer when I add florals into the rotation or I’ll wear more red during the holiday season) but largely I stick to a neutral color story. It allows for me to mix and match pieces endlessly and these are also the colors I feel most confident in. It led to a functional wardrobe of foundational pieces that I love and wear again and again.įor me, my successful capsule wardrobe is built around a neutral color palette largely. ![]() I began to spend less at fast fashion spots and instead build a closet largely made of investment pieces that would lend themselves to many outfit ideas. I made a list of capsule wardrobe essentials and decided to hone in my shopping on quality over quantity. Many years ago, as I got older and as my lifestyle evolved as well, I really leaned into building a capsule wardrobe of high quality items. ![]()
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