I’ve said this before, but I don’t think I’m the type of girl who could EH-VER have a totally capsule wardrobe. I absolutely love finding funky pieces for the perfect occasion that may not go with anything else that I own. I’m a sneaker and novelty purse junkie and I dream in tie-dye, neon, and leopard print.
However, I love the idea of a capsule wardrobe. I find myself grabbing familiar silhouettes in neutral colours for work. Today, I’m wearing a knotted black blouse with a leopard skater skirt, tights and boots. I’ve worn this combo dozens of times and I always feel great in it. So, yes, for work, I think I could do a capsule wardrobe.
It’s almost that time of year where our closets need a refresh. Time to send those sweaters you didn’t wear all winter to ThredUP and re-evaluate what you have and what you need. I love the idea of the hanger method- turn all your hangers the wrong way around and at the end of the season see what you didn’t wear. You don’t need those pieces anymore. Give them a new home. Once your closet is a little clearer, you can see what’s working for you- colours and styles that make you feel awesome. See what goes together and if you have any holes. I found a great checklist for a springtime business casual capsule:
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What works for one person is not going to always work for another. I’ve been tending to wear warmer colours: camels and warm blushes and burgundies. I have a hard time with silvers, more blue-pinks, and mints. I also virtually never wear pants to work, except on casual Friday, where can wear nice jeans. And button up shirts are difficult for *ahem* busty gals like me.
So if I was to start a capsule wardrobe, based on the advice above, here’s what mine would look like:
Layers: Velvet By Graham & Spencer Cozy Ribbed Knit Cardigan||Mural ‘Curve’ Open Front Shawl Collar Blazer||Women’s SONOMA Goods for Life™ Collection Utility Jacket||Amazon Essentials Women’s Fisherman Cable Crew neck Sweater
Tops: Rebecca Taylor Leopard Print Keyhole Sleeveless Silk Blouse||Daniel Rainn Pleated Long-Sleeve Blouse||New York & Company Leopard-Print Puff-Sleeve Blouse – 7th Avenue||Banana Republic JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Mock-Neck Blouse
New York & Company Button-Front Cap-Sleeve Blouse – 7th Avenue||Liz Claiborne Womens Round Neck Short Sleeve Blouse||H&M – Satin Blouse – Green||1.STATE Windowpane Tie Hem Blouse
Tees: Amazon Essentials Women’s 2-Pack Classic-Fit Short-Sleeve V-Neck T-Shirt||Blooming Jelly Womens Leopard Print Top||Floerns Women’s V Neck Short Sleeve Casual T-Shirt
Amazon Essentials Women’s 4-Pack Slim-Fit Camisole||Amazon Essentials Women’s 2-Pack Slim-Fit Tank||KIDDAD Women’s Leopard Print sleeveless top
Bottoms: Sam Edelman The Stiletto High Rise Ankle Skinny Jeans||Hudson Jeans Blair Super Skinny Raw Ankle Jeans
Tash + Sophie Sleeveless Wrap Skirt Dress||Loveappella CROSS WRAP SIDE TIE DRESS
New York & Company Leopard-Print Midi Shirtdress||Maggy London Printed Ruche Fit & Flare Midi Dress||Rekucci Women’s Slimming 3/4 Sleeve Fit-and-Flare Crossover Tummy Control Dress||Lark & Ro Women’s Sleeveless Split Crew Neck Belted A-Line Dress with Pockets
Urban CoCo Women’s Basic Versatile Stretchy Flared Casual Mini Skater Skirt||Star Vixen Women’s Full Knee-Length Ponte Knit Skater||Catherine Catherine Malandrino Pull-On Pleated Midi Skirt||Urban CoCo Women’s Flared A line Pocket Skirt High Waist Pleated Midi Skirt
Shoes: Naturalizer Sandara Ballerina Flats Women Shoes||Steve Madden Women’s FEATHERL Loafer Flat||Sam Edelman Payton Wedge Sandal||Crown Vintage Dunja Wedge Sandal
Naturalizer Suzie Block Heel Pump||Franco Sarto Global Genuine Calf Hair Pump||Steve Madden Irenee-S Heeled Sandal (Blush) Women’s Shoes||Nine West Pruce Block Heel Sandal (Modern Pink) High Heels
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