capsule wardrobe

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what to start again clothes wise what are the main items i need.

What kind of lifestyle do you lead? Eg if you work fulltime your capsule will be different than if you are at home full time etc.

For casual -
3 pairs skinnies - one indigo, one black, one grey or khakies
1 denim or cord mini or skirt shape to suit
Layering tops in neutrals and in colours to suit you
Ditto jumpers - a couple of v neck cashmere ones if feeling rich, maybe grey and a colour that suits
Couple of jersey dresses
Heeled ankle boots
Chelsea type ankle boots
Tan knee high boots
Parka or peacoat
Biker jacket
Converse type things -low top and leather, maybe metallic
Lots of scarves
Casual blazer

For work -
biker shaped fabric jacket to dress up a skirt or dress without looking suity
pencil skirts
blazer type jacket
Chanel type jacket
Cigarette trousers
Couple of dresses
Silk t shirts or blouses or whatever, depending on what suits you
Black heels
Grey heels
Ballet flats

Any use?

great ideas, thanks :) i do work full time in social care, just feel i always wear frumpy, baggy clothes and never look smart or put together want to look sleek and chic

How smart do you need to be? I have to be jacketed, hence the trying to do jackets which don't actually make a suit thing. I like the jersey dresses from The White Company for work, as they are comfortable but smart and are machine washable. Can be had for about £50 in the sales. I get tired of jackets faster, so tend to buy them for pennies in H&M, or to take advantage of huge reductions on the Hobbs outlet site.

There is really no dress code, we can wear jeans etc, which i normally do but often look a real mess and want to smarten up bot not too much.

Okay. Maybe cigarette trousers instead of jeans; jersey dress dressed down with boots and a biker jacket?

What size/shape are you? Do you know what kinds of things suit you?

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie how long do you White company dresses last?

I purchased one last February and I loved the fit; but it didn't look great by the end of the summer (so not alot of wears -- maybe 10?).

It was grey and I'm wondering if a navy or black would last longer.

Erm... I've probably worn each of them 20 odd times so far, I guess, including a grey one. They seem to be lasting really well. I wash them every couple of wears, rather than after one wear. And another advantage is that they don't need ironing! :)

Thanks. I guess I need to stop cooking in mine & maybe it will last longer.

You know what, I think I have one of these!

I've always been the type to buy lots of stuff some of which doesn't fit but I have recently bought the following:

• 4 pairs of skinnies - black, brown, burgundy and dark green. All from Primark. The colours are twill so more casual but they wash really really well for cheap ones.
• some tops from Gap. I have about six, ranging from orange to black to white, but they are all classic shapes and are easy to work with.
• a black blazer. I prefer colours to black but this was the best fit - from Matalan.
• some chunky ankle boots. They have a heel but it is not high so they are super comfy and trendy. Also Primark!
• Some brown knee highs from Office. Same small heel.

I wear them all in a mix with or without the jacket, sometimes with a circle scarf with butterflies on it, sometimes with a pendant. I don't really do too much jewellery as I have a one year old who's a bit grabby. I wear the same for casual or for work. I prefer to tart myself up with make up and a nice bag or something.

I know I've spent about £200 on clothes, the Office boots were £90. PS - I'm not skinny I'm not a 16 either the labels are wrong but I have learned not to buy clothes to 'slim into' so surprisingly my clothes fit better and look nicer.

(I have lots of dresses and skirts etc but with three boys and a full-time job these things I reach for every day)

I wear skinny or straight leg jeans I have-
Grey, indigo, leopard, blues

Stretchy jersey body con dresses- h&m with wooly tights

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I like to think I look smart and chic BTW

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Tops-Breton stripes, plain jersey layering tops and some loose knits. I like Zara, warehouse and h&m.

Scarves-lots

Boots- short ankle boots from Hudson , work boots from blundstone, biker boots from fly

Coats- car coat from Zara, pea coat from gap, and dress coat from a boutique and a cape from next

I have a couple of really nice leather bags and ray ban sunnies which sort of pulls it altogether.

Neutral makeup with red lips for going out. Good hair cut, earrings.

Coats -

I've got: biker jacket / cropped trench / peacoat. I really need something for cold weather - maybe a parka?

OP if you want a capsule wardrobe it's helpful to stick to a colour theme so that items all work well together. I like muted autumnal colours. The following work for me:
3 pairs skinnys - blue, black, burgundy
1 pair slim leg black trousers
1 cord skirt - teal green
1 jersey style dress - green
4 heat gen tops from M&S in neutral colours
1 Fitted cashmere crew neck in grey
1 Fitted cashmere cardigan in cream
1 white shirt
1 lace blouse
2 bretons - navy stripe and burgundy stripe
1 pair ankle boots - I have Ash Jalouse in grey/black
1 pair knee high riding boots
1 pair patent brogues
2 nice scarves
2 nice bags - black and tan

I've been slowly organising my work wardrobe this year to create a capsule wardrobe where everything actually fits and matches. So this is what I now own:

1 pair grey wide Legged trouser
1 pair black straight legged trousers
1 black wool skirt
1 wool skirt thats sort of speckley - main colour is grey
1 stretchy black mini skirt
2 black cami vests
1 black short sleeve blouse
1 green cropped v neck wool cardi
1 black v neck cardi
1 light grey round neck cardi
1 black jersey dress
1 cord dress - burgundy
2 long sleeve jersey top - charcoal and plum
1 pair black ballerinas
1 pair black heels

I know its a bit samey on colours but I started using what I already owned and added to it and as I used to wear exclusively black, I'm slowly trying to introduce colour. It's made getting ready for work about a million times easier

(I work in senior management in an office but as its public sector I need to look smart but not suity if you know what I mean)

remus there are some really nice parkas about, especially Zara.

I also think you need to figure out your colours and sort of stick to that palette op

I have lots of greys, blues, greens and then the occasional splash or orange, red or yellow. Layers tones looks good too.

Thanks Nilby. Zara drives me insane though and the quality is so awful most of the time. I think I'd rather invest in a 'good' one but at sale prices! Size 6, 17 year old dd looks great in Zara stuff but tis not for me.

Meggles - where were your slim leg black trousers from? Mine need replacing and I just can't find any anywhere.

remus these black trousers look good