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Did you hear that capsule wardobes are a big deal right now? Kendra’s talking about them, Kelly’s talking about them and now I’m going to talk about them. So let’s get a few things straight:
- I don’t have a nifty capsule wardrobe setup in my closet these days.
- I probably won’t any time soon — the idea of culling my wardrobe down to 37 pieces for each season (so 148 pieces) seems overwhelming/sad to me. (Plus, I’m not even sure that I own 148 pieces of clothing if I don’t count workout wear or pajamas.)
- Despite my aversion to formalized capsule wardrobes, I do see the merit in taking a critical look at one’s wardrobe to determine what’s worth keeping and what’s worth donating.
- Plus, I’m going to be starting graduate school soon, so I need to look like a real live grownup, okay?
So here they are: 7 things to encapsulate in your fall wardrobe:
- This Grey Mini Skirt.
I picked up this little grey skirt on my outlet mall adventure. It’s way shorter than anything I normally wear, but with a pair of thick black tights and boots, I think I can pull off the rocker chic aesthetic. I wouldn’t ever wear this skirt to church, but for meeting friends for dinner or hanging around town, I think it’s perfectly acceptable.
Plus, corduroy is the true opiate of the masses, right?
- This Stolen Orange Sweater.
I borrowed this from my mother several years ago and never gave it back. I’m probably never going to give it back. One day, I’ll confess my sins to a priest or something.
- These Dark Wash Jeans.
Everyone needs a pair of jeans for the colder months. Since I’m trying to be more of a real grown up, I’ve been a little more into the whole “dark wash, classic silhouette” thing.
- These Two Fabulous Sweater Dresses.
I know, I know, this is technically two items, but both of them are so excellent that I had to include them both.
- This Classic Pair of Boots.
I bought these boots when I worked in a shoe store and got an 80% discount. They get worn almost daily in the cooler months. Plus, since they’ve been around for like a bajillion years, I’m confident that they’ll never go out of style.
- This Little Grey Jacket.
My new Grandma bought me this jacket for Christmas last year. I like how it’s cut a little bit differently from the traditional suit coat — I can wear it out and about without feeling like I’m playing dress up as a super serious business person. Also, if I ever have to appear in a business setting, this jacket totally works.
- My Favorite Bag in the Universe.
The color palette says spring, which is a good thing to focus on when it’s frigid outdoors.
- Bonus! This Black Tank Top.
I picked this up at the outlet mall as a fancy alternative to all the natty ribbed black tank tops I’ve been wearing since high school. I like how its cut a little bit away from the body and I feel a lot more polished when I wear it. (The really swanky trim helps with that, too.)
So that’s that — a mini capsule wardrobe for all your capsule-y needs. Do you have a capsule wardrobe? How’s that working out for you?
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Lindsay said:
I wish I could wear sweater dresses! They look so comfortable and cute, but my wide, child-bearing hips will have none of it.
How about something like a white, long-sleeved button-down? I have been trying to lock down a good one for a long time, but I never remember that when I’m actually out clothes shopping.
I recently got a pair of calf-length black leggings, and they are fantastic. The annual Halloween cold has rolled into Austin, though, so they might be almost be out of season again.
ekabby111 said:
As a wide-hipped woman myself, I’ve found that the key to snuggly sweater dresses is finding ones that are cut like fit and flare/A-line dresses. The tight-fitting sheath ones do me no favors.
I have a hard time with button down shirts — I usually have to size up a few sizes to keep it reasonably modest and that sort of negates the crispness of the white shirt. I should probably invest in some tailoring.
Leggings of all types are my jam! I know a lot of people are anti-leggings, but I think they’re a really functional layering piece. I know that I have some super cute skirts/tunics that I would NEVER be able to wear without leggings.
Lindsay said:
We just need to convince the world that leggings are not pants, but ARE an alternative to tights. I’m on it.
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