A/W CAPSULE WARDROBE.
Can you really survive a season with just 20 items? Absolutely.
In fact, you could probably get away with as little as 16… or even 12 (but I haven’t quite graduated to that level of minimalism just yet). Nevertheless, this 20-piece wardrobe will create countless outfits (casual and formal) this winter.
This is the second capsule wardrobe I’ve curated and without a doubt I’ll do it again next season. The benefits are numerous:
* No more decision-making fatigue. * Everything works together. * It takes less space to store. * You’re not overwhelmed by the sheer volume of choice. * You can try a new style (without having to marry it). * You spend less time shopping. * You save more money. * You make far fewer spontaneous (and often regretted) purchases. * You can let go of clothes without feeling guilty (you’ll need to replace them after 6 months). * A new capsule wardrobe (every 6 months) means no shabby clothes. * You can experiment with themes: Monochromatic minimalism or bohemian rhapsody… the limit is your imagination (and next season you can reinvent yourself all over again). * You’re in love with everything in your wardrobe. * It will all fit into ONE suitcase… Who needs a packing list? * Your clothes are tailored to fit the body you have right now.
EMBRACING BRITISH-STYLE THIS WINTER
I wanted my wardrobe to feel like a cocoon this winter (chunky knits, wool coats and warm tweeds). I was inspired the trending checks, very British brogues and sultry over-the-knee boots on the runways. The result is a wardrobe that wouldn’t be out of place in an episode of Peaky Blinders, but is still very feminine (and sexy when it needs to be).
Here’s where I sourced the pieces in my capsule wardrobe this season:
Shop the look:
COATS | black dress coat (Daniel Hechter); camel 3/4 coat (Daniel Hechter); burgundy coatigan (Country Road)
SWEATERS | burgundy roll-neck (Zara); cream oversized knit (H&M): black roll-neck (Zara)
TOPS | black polo-neck (Zara); burgundy polo-neck (Zara); cream polo-neck
PANTS | black shorts (Zara); black leggings (Zara); burgundy (Zara)
SKIRTS | check skirt (H&M); black velveteen mini skirt (Country Road); camel skirt (Zara); burgundy leather-look skirt (Forevernew)
SHOES | black over-the-knee boots (Aldo); camel over-the-knee boots; camel brogues (Country Road); black brogues (Europa Art Shoes)
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