Upgrading your wardrobe can feel like an overwhelming task, especially after spending the better part of two years cruising around in loungewear. Working from home during lockdown had us sneakily opting for business wear from the desk up and sweatpants on the bottom – a uniform those of us still WFH can enjoy. But for those back in the office, it’s time to shop with more freedom.
Building a capsule wardrobe is a smart thing to do because not only does it encourage investment purchases, it also means you have the confidence knowing your wardrobe contains failsafe pieces that never go out of style.
A good place to start is to give consideration to items in your wardrobe that you will typically wear again and again. Is it the colour? Or maybe it’s the fabric that you love? Do these things match with more than one look? Knowing the answers to this can help you personalise your capsule wardrobe.
To give you some inspiration to start your own capsule collection, below are a few items that are fail safes when it comes to trans-seasonal style:
1. A WELL-CUT BLAZER

1. A WELL-CUT BLAZER
You can’t outsmart a good blazer when it comes to fashion. It’s one of those beautiful styles that can be worn as a business piece in the office but paired back with jeans and sneakers on the weekend. An absolute wardrobe winner.
2. A LEATHER JACKET

2. A LEATHER JACKET
Another style that will forever stand the test of time. Whether your style is vintage, biker, modern or vegan, a leather jacket is the ultimate cool-girl piece you’ll find yourself reaching for time and again, it’s just a matter of finding the perfect one to suit you.
3. KNITWEAR

3. KNITWEAR
An essential for layering almost all year round, a knitted sweater or cardigan will go a long way if you choose wisely. We love lightweight staples that can be layered with blazers and coats during winter, but won’t loo out of place teamed with floaty dresses and linens in the warmer months either.
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4. A WHITE TEE

4. A WHITE TEE
An absolute must for a successful capsule wardrobe is a well-cut white t-shirt. There is nothing a good white tee can’t match with and it just feels good to wear! The only tricky part is finding your favourite cut to wear – from slim-fit to boxy and even oversized, there is no wrong answer.
5. TAILORED PANTS

5. TAILORED PANTS
Great as part of a suit set or worn on their own, tailored pants serve many functions for both work and play. This season, tailored pants take on many forms; we love wide-leg varieties for added comfort.
7. AN OVERSIZED SHIRT

7. AN OVERSIZED SHIRT
Any kind of button-up shirt is a good option for a capsule wardrobe because it’s trans-seasonal and can be worn casually or more dressed up. A white linen shirt is failsafe that will work with everything from business blazers to bikinis, but if character is what you’re craving, stripes and block-coloured shirts work just as well too.
8. LEATHER SANDALS

8. LEATHER SANDALS
Leather sandals or slides are the type of footwear you leave out of their box because you just know they are the go-with-everything shoes to reach for regardless of what you’re wearing or where you’re going – bliss!
9. SNEAKERS

9. SNEAKERS
Functional and fashionable, sneakers are on par with a white t-shirt when it comes to wardrobe essentials. We love a classic white tennis shoe, but don’t be afraid to try sportier styles, like New Balance or Nike, with your everyday outfits.
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