What do I need for a capsule wardrobe?

[juicy12]

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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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

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

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

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.

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