A whole new (capsule) wardrobe.

[Layter]

So I have lost a stack of weight, the end is in sight and to help move the last half stone I am planning my new wardrobe.

Trouble is I am utterly clueless.

What are the essential basics?

what type of clothes do you wear to work? smart or casual?

if you work that is, sorry. More info required.

It does depend if you need work clothes,how you spend your time, if you go out a lot and what styles you like...

At a minimum I'd say:

For casual:
A couple of pairs of good jeans or casual trousers - whatever style suits you
Casual tops - thin cotton plus sweaters
Casual jacket
Casual winter coat
Boots
Casual shoes like pumps

Work:
Depends what you do? But separates that all go together colour wise and easy or no iron!

Going out:
Dressy blazer/jacket
Dark skinny jeans
Couple of dressy tops
Pencil skirt
Pair of heels
Pair of dressy boots
Dress coat

Depends on your age, shape, colouring and preferences what styles of these...

Right ho, am back. Thank you for your replies.

Further information. - for work I am essentially manual labour. Think your skanky council workman type out in all sorts of weather but smelly to boot. So really there's no crossover between working clothes and non- working clothes.

I don't really feel that I have a style. I have been wearing anything that fits and covers up the acreage. I would like to have clothes that don't require much in the way of an iron but are smartish. Not necessarily fashionable but stylish iykwim. Also I am breastfeeding so the ability to whip up and wear a vest underneath is helpful.

Happygirl - what about a dress and skirt in each of your categories?

I do not go out much. Currently in my spare frivolous time I toddle off for a walk and things like that, nothing requiring nice clothes.

Your list happy girl gives me a really good start - thank you!

I would also go with a pair of dark denim jeans in what style suits your body shape ( would prefer skinny/straight though) , a black blazer that you can wear with them if you want to really smarten it up, or with tshirts underneath etc.
a pair of casual shoes for walking, a pair of more dressy boots like shoe boot style

Nice blazer and comes in various colours

I've just ordered this coat

Versatile tube skirt for dressy or casual..

these lists are hardly enlightening, are they?
jeans
tops
jumper
coat
skirts

you know..

rather than?
chaps,
tutu
yeti boots

etc

I have this, it's beautiful

This top would be nice tucked in to skirt or jeans

Nice jumper

Like these shoes

Just some ideas.. Sorry all from same site just happened to be on it but they're all quite classic styles, nothing radical..

Jeans

shes breastfeeding and is a manual labourer...

dont think most of those links are useful!

Excuse me tomato? I wasn't posting work clothes as presumably she doesn't need help with that..

So because she's breast feeding the OP can't wear jeans, a blazer, a coat, shoes....?

back at you... What are you adding to this discussion? The OP has asked for a bit of help..

I don't know about the OP but I'm loving some of your links Happy especially the jumper (I have trouble getting sleeves long enough - looks like those would be more than OK!) and shoes.

I think most of the links posted so far are probably too dressy for what the OP is currently after, especially the shoes and the draped top.

How about:

Jeans

Boots

Nice basic jumper

Top

Pretty but basic t-shirt

I have the jack wills top that Remus linked above and love it. Good quality, classic and good price

Agree the OP says she doesn't go out much Remus but we all go out sometimes and good to have something there to throw on...

Really like the Topshop top btw Remus

Thanks Pink I've ordered the Zara jumper, pick up tomorrow, hopefully as nice as it looks..