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What do I need for a capsule wardrobe?

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juicy12 · 08/06/2010 17:31

Hello. I've recently shed 2.5 stone and literally have no clothes to fit me any more. Good in many ways, inconvenient in some! Anyway, I'm going to be doing a big shopping spree on a limited budget, so what essentials do I need? What's in a "capsule wardrobe"? Jeans, obv. I don't want to end up with load of stuff that I can't put together. Thank you!

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juicy12 · 08/06/2010 17:56

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janeite · 08/06/2010 17:57

Erm - for work, play or both?

I would say as a starting point for play you need:

  • two pairs of jeans - one for heels and one for flats
  • two three quarter or long sleeved fitted-ish t-shirts: neckline and colours chosen to flatter shape and colouring
  • ditto but camis or short sleeved tops
  • denim skirt
  • at least one other skirt - maybe patterned or a plain one in a colour that goes with your t-shirts
  • 2 cardigans - one dark eg black or grey and one in a colour that complements your t-shirts and suits you
  • ballet shoes
  • brown boots (go with more than black ones)
  • converse type things
  • casual jacket of some sort
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juicy12 · 09/06/2010 14:08

Thanks! For play really as not working at the moment.

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thereistheball · 09/06/2010 15:07

I would add to that list

  • a pair of yoga pants or similar for lounging around in at home
  • a couple of vest tops to go with them
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thereistheball · 09/06/2010 15:12

Also, personally I look much better in shirts than t-shirts: you could swap one of the short sleeved t-shirts for a thin cotton shirt if you wanted.

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Bobbalina · 09/06/2010 20:01

Look at Gok's fashion fix
You need 24 items and about £1300

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