Capsule wardrobes advice needed...... Work and casual

[frannie1981]

ok, well last bit (and a bit more) of baby weight has finally come off after 2 years :-)

Which leaves me in a dilemma where nothing fits. Can you please help me with a spring clean to my wardrobe?

What would be good capsule pieces to start and then build on, both for work (smart) and home (casual)

Any budding Gok Wans please help!!!!!

thanks

In same position! Waiting with interest. :)

You should have a look at the School Gate Style blog - I've got some really good ideas from there.

I would say for casual, you should try to get a few pairs of jeans/trousers in different colours. So maybe a dark denim pair, a stone pair etc. And then some basic tops that you can mix and match. Maybe something like these from H&M. You can then ring the changes by adding different accessories - scarves, jewellery ec.

I'd start with a pair of dark blue skinnies and a pair of black skinnies (I like the M&S 'jeggings' ones which sound hideous but are actually pretty decent), a pair of heeled ankle boots in tan or grey maybe, a pair of leather Converse-alikes in either tan or pewter and a selection of tops plus a biker jacket and some scarves. And some khaki 7/8th trousers (think Topshop have these) and maybe a cropped denim jacket.

I'd also go to The White Company and buy a couple of their jersey dresses (they come in black, grey, blue).

Agree with others:
Dark blue skinny / slim jeans
stone slim fit chinos
black slim 7/8 trousers
jersey maxi
Tea dress
vest and Ts in neutral colours
breton top
cropped denim jacket
blazer
Navy cashmere sweater
fitted white shirt
Converse or ballet flats
tan heeled ankle boots
tan handbag

Then use scarves and chunky necklaces to add interest