B U I L D I N G A C A P S U L E W A D R O B E
I have had quite a fashion journey, with my passion for fashion I made many fashion mistakes, mainly falling into trends that didn't personally suit my body shape or lifestyle. Impulse buys, being influenced by other bloggers "Ooh I need that top" and then I found all these individual purchases that were purchased without much thought, didn't go with must things I owned and I was often left without anything to wear on a daily basis.
With my love of the French bloggers and Instagramers I came to the realisation that they buy very simple things, indulge in the odd investment piece, all normally in a neutral/monochrome palette that can be mixed and matched so effortlessly.
I started to read about building a capsule wardrobe, buying things that NEVER go out of fashion and like a lightbulb moment I started using this mantra ..... OK I admit I have fallen off the capsule wardrobe wagon a few times and the off-piste purchases often lie in my wardrobe unloved or hit the charity pile in frustration.
So, come on let's take on this fabulous wardrobe capsule advice!
If you were to start your wardrobe from scratch here are the things you require that will mean you will always have the right things in your wardrobe and never have nothing to wear.
In part one we will look at tops and the importance of having the basics. I would always suggest that you buy the best quality your personal budget will allow.
T H E T O P S
Let's start with t-shirts, start with white then add grey and black to your collection. I am personally a fan of the soft cotton ones, a V-neck (flattering to the busty girls) and ones that skim the waistline and that are not clingy.
SHOP THE PERFECT T - SHIRTS
Next, you will need a breton top, believe me this will be such a hard working classic in your wardrobe.
SHOP BRETONS
A classic in any wardrobe is the white shirt ...... I am still trying to find my perfect one! It is quite smart, but one that I can wear with jeans. Here are a few I will be trying this spring/summer.
SHOP WHITE SHIRTS
A find shirts very useful, a denim shirt is essential, as is a chambray blue shirt and then especially if you are a working mama a black silk one (or similar material).
SHOP SHIRTS
Finally, you will need a show stopper of a top commonly known as "the going out top" that will transform a pair of jeans one evening. I would look at brand like Self-Portrait and would keep to either whites, black or go with the accent colour you wish to add to your wardrobe such as red or pink.
SHOP STATEMENT TOPS
Please join me on Friday for Part 2 of the Capsule Wardrobe series.
Annmarie xx