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Capsule wardrobe for British spring - HELP!

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Hop27 · 04/03/2022 05:05

I live in the tropics and haven't been home in 3 years (thanks COVID) and need to come home at Easter for 1 week.
I have very few items in my wardrobe that will transfer, so need a few key items that will be really flexible. Anything I have that's warm is pretty corporate (for when I travel with work).

Key bits I have.
Oversized trench
Lightweight Burberry scarf (black)
Classic Burberry scarf
LV Damier speedy 35 (I know S&B hates LV, but I love mine)
So Kate 120 in black
Axel Arrigato trainers
Black fine merino
Grey wool knit
Oversized white shirt
Pale pink leather pencil
Camilla bomber jacket
Waxed black denims
Wide leg black pants

How can I pad this out for a week, casual with a few dinners, nothing formal. Don't want to spend big as won't get much use after the week.

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doobyscoob · 25/03/2022 19:05

Wow! It rather depends on your plans and style. You seem very smart and formal

Are you attending a few business meetings? I'm guessing you are.

What about leisure time?

doobyscoob · 25/03/2022 19:11

Blazers are big right now. Perfect with jeans and shirt in spring

WashableVelvet · 25/03/2022 19:27

The ankle boots you posted will be very useful (and they’re lovely). I just noticed they have leather soles, which may get ruined in a downpour here. I always get my shoes soled with rubber before I wear them if they have leather soles.

Hop27 · 25/03/2022 20:42

I love those boots @WashableVelvet, I know what your saying about the leather sole. But I don't see the point of paying for leather then replacing with rubber!

In terms of casual, I have a few t-shirts like this

scotch-soda.com.au/collections/all-womens-sale/products/printed-organic-cotton-t-shirt-1 (also might but that one) and have a few sweaters of a similar ilk.

scotch-soda.com.au/collections/womens-sweatshirts/products/graphic-sweater-1

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Gonnagetgoing · 25/03/2022 20:53

@Hop27

I'm reluctant to buy much, especially not Joseph price tags 🤣 I might invest in some denims, I dislike maxi dresses/skirts. I'm just going to need to think layers !!!
@Hop27 - when I had more money I used to splurge on Joseph but it’s gone up in price! Shock
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