Dress it up or down for work with a suit or jeans for a more casual look.Ī tracksuit: Perfect for workouts, a morning run, or lounging around the house on a Sunday afternoon. Choose a classic stone, black or navy.Ī classic white shirt: You can not beat a classic white shirt with a standard collar. The classic tea dress style can be dressed up or down and suits all body shapes.Ī Trench coat: Some of you may decide that a trench coat is not for you, but if you love that Parisien style in simple block colours, it serves very well to finish off an outfit and keep the chill out in autumn or spring. An excellent way to accessorise a garment with a print is to use the colours in the print (not the background) to mix and match and accessorise. If you choose a print, select a colour that will work well in your palette. Two dresses: These could be in either a block colour or a print.
A bomber or biker style is more timeless than some of the other fashion fad styles available. Whichever you choose, make sure your accessories, for example, belts and bags, are the same shade. Choose a standard block colour like navy, charcoal or black.Ī leather/ pleather jacket: Choose a jacket in black or chocolate brown. A V-neck will suit more people and sit better over a shirt or round neck T-shirt.Ī suit with a skirt and trousers to match: By buying a suit with both a straight skirt and a pair of straight-leg trousers that match it, you can wear the suit in two different ways, or any one of the garments on their own with something else. Two V-Neck Jumpers: Try two different block colours. Two Long-sleeved T-shirts: One plain and one striped with a round neck I have not included underwear, swimwear or heavy outer clothing.įour T-shirts: two or three simple block colours and one or two striped. The list is based on a simple capsule wardrobe to cover a seasonal climate. If you need more suits for work, or your environment predicts that you need warmer clothes, then adapt the suggestions below accordingly. Everybody’s capsule will be different, and it has to be about you and what you love – nobody else. After answering the questions above, you may well find that some of these suggestions may not fit YOUR capsule. Always choose quality over quantity, whatever your budget.īelow are some suggestions as to what to include in your capsule wardrobe. Try to choose colours that are already common in your wardrobe.īudget: Do you have a budget set for your wardrobe? It is common for people to take around a year to build a capsule wardrobe.
If you are a woman, have you had a recent bra fitting? For a man, have you ever been measured for a suit? Many women are wearing the wrong bra size, and many men are wearing the wrong sized suits.Ĭolouring: What colours suit you? Have you ever had a colour analysis to determine your colours, or do you have an instinct and know what suits you? If you have a good idea, I suggest selecting seven or eight colours to build your capsule. Size: Do you know what size you are? I know this might sound like a crazy question, but you would be surprised by the number of people who get this wrong. Do you know what can enhance your body shape? Lifestyle: What do you do every week? Do you spend the majority of your time at work? If so, are you provided with a uniform, or do you have a dress code? Do you spend time with the kids? Do you go to a weekly yoga, art or fitness class? Do you like tending the garden or DIY?Ĭomfort: What fabrics do you find comfortable, and what materials do you find uncomfortable? Can you wear heels or shoes with a point? Do you have wide feet?īody Shape: Do you know your body shape? Many women who come to me get it wrong. Do you have a style you love? Do you love the French style capsule collections? If you are not sure, use Pinterest or Instagram for style inspiration. Taste: Make a note of your taste preferences in style, colour, and fabric. Seasons: Do you live in a seasonal environment? If so, do you plan to create a wardrobe for all four seasons, two or one that covers them all? Most commonly, people choose autumn/winter and spring/summer with some items that transition through both.Įnvironment: When you plan to create this capsule, do you need to stay cool/warm? Does it rain or snow a lot? Do you need protection from the cold or heat? Before you go on, as I briefly mentioned above, you have lots to consider before you embark on building a capsule wardrobe that will work effectively.