As I mentioned in my last post, I want to take the content on this site in a slightly newer, more purposeful direction. The first part of this new goal includes seasonal capsule dressing that includes sharing my entire wardrobe with you. Rather than only offer glimpses here and there, below I have outlined every article of clothing, pair of shoes and accessory I own.
These pieces are broken into categories based on season and frequency of wear, and moving forward I will indicate which items I am wearing to recreate each look I feature on this blog. Additionally, beginning today I will outline the summer pieces I intend to use the rest of this season (my 2016 summer capsule as it were).
I have planned out these pieces with the goal of maintaining a capsule each season of about 20-30 pieces not including accessories, outerwear or shoes. For me, this is the magic number that feels both manageable and versatile but it might not be for you. Experiment here and there until you find the number that works for you and don't hesitate to make that 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50 or more! Just make sure your closet never becomes unmanageable.
That said, the goal of this exercise should be to free yourself from the stress of getting dressed, not add to it so don't limit yourself too much and remember to have fun with it. After all, it's just clothes and if we are lucky enough to have clothing that we love then we shouldn't take it for granted.
Summer 2016 Capsule Wardrobe
Chambray shirt
White long sleeve cotton shirt
White long sleeve silk shirt
Black short sleeve silk shirt
Blue ruffle shirt
White peplum shirt
Blue and white embroidered shirt
White peasant top
Striped tee
V-Neck tee
Crewneck tee
Striped shirtdress
Black dress
Pink midi skirt
Black midi skirt
Short black skirt
Printed silk skirt
White denim skirt
Green lace skirt
Striped skirt
White chino shorts
Navy chino shorts
Striped shorts
Denim shorts
White denim shorts
Outerwear - Blazers, Jackets etc.
Navy blazer
Rust herringbone blazer
Green herringbone blazer
Grey herringbone blazer
Floral blazer
Pink gingham blazer
Denim jacket
Short white tweed jacket with gold buttons
Short white tweed jacket with brown buttons
Plaid blazer
Short black tweed jacket
Short black wool blazer
Tuxedo blazer
Long blue and white tweed jacket
Long white tweed jacket
Barbour coat
Camel coat
Black wool coat
Seasonal Pieces & Extras (Nice dresses etc)
Green and white striped oxford
Plaid button-down
Plaid ruffle shirt
Cream cashmere crewneck
Cream cashmere turtleneck sweater
Cream cotton cableknit turtleneck sweater
Black cashmere sweater
Cream cashmere cardigan
Black cashmere cardigan
Black and white tweed vest
Brown tweed vest
Blue and white tweed skirt
Plaid midi skirt
Plaid short skirt
Equestrian print skirt
Floral short skirt
Floral midi skirt
Grey moto jeans
Navy trousers
Black trousers
White jeans
Classic wash jeans
Accessories (Scarves, Hats, Jewelry, Purses)
An assortment of silk scarves (about 10)
An assortment of large scarves and shawls (about 10)
Black and brown reversible belt with 3 interchangeable buckles
Classic brown belt
2 vintage Dooney & Bourke belts
Shoes
Ballet flats
Black brogues
Brown wingtips
Black lace-up flats
Black flats with gold hardware
White Jack Rogers
Brown gladiators
Brown loafers
Brown chelsea boots
Black chelsea boots
Brown riding boots
Brown heeled boots
Black heeled loafers
Burgundy heeled loafers
Brown heeled booties
Bean boots
Brown peep toe heels
Black loafer mules
Black and yellow Stubbs
That's everything! As I mentioned above, I will be sharing the exact pieces from each category that I use to create my looks moving forward. My hope is that it will inspire at least one of you to see how I stretch a closet of 110 pieces across all four seasons. Also, I have put together a little capsule wardrobe video on my YouTube channel to go with this post. You can check it out below or here and I hope you like it!
