Our take on the summer capsule wardrobe.
We’ve heard it a thousand times, "with a careful selection of clothes you’ll always have the perfect outfit on hand”. A capsule wardrobe is the answer to all your prayers if you’re looking to create a more minimalistic and versatile closet. You will have fewer clothes, but the aim is to make selections that you’ll love and that showcase your unique style.
We’re here to help you on your journey to building the perfect capsule wardrobe for this summer season, with some of our favourite picks to carry you through the sunny days and warmer nights.
All the influencers will tell you that to build the ideal capsule wardrobe you will need an exact number of tops, bottoms and accessories. However, we believe that in curating your ideal wardrobe, all you’ll need to do is remember these 5 things: your clothes should be timeless, of excellent quality, comfortable, well-fitting and of a neutral colour palette.
And now, why do you need one? It will save you time by helping to remove decision paralysis when it comes to choosing your outfit, which will open up your mornings to focus on the other things that matter.
Secondly, a capsule wardrobe is more sustainable, and decreases your overall impact on the fashion industry waste as you’ll own timeless pieces for years.
Finally, this will also help you to be more financially responsible as you spend and consume less by investing in higher quality pieces that you’ll wear more often.
Before even thinking about what kind of pieces you’d like to purchase, identify what your top three clothing categories are: active, workwear, formal, party, loungewear or casual. We’ve picked some of our favourite items from this season’s runway and social media looks to get you on your way to reaching your perfect summer wardrobe.
Tops
The base of any good outfit starts with a well-made, well-fitting top and these sleeveless tanks are the perfect addition to your wardrobe. They are versatile so you can easily dress them up and down. Similarly neutral blouses can be easily worn all throughout the summer season with any bottoms. Throw a layering piece over or simply wear on its own and you have an outfit that can be taken from the day to night.
Dresses
For those days where you want to look good but with the least amount of effort possible, a dress is the way to go. These dresses from Anna Quan and St Agni hug your figure in all the right places and is made from 100% breathable cotton, we can assure you that you will be wanting to live out your summer days in this dress. Or show off your legs, and get a nice summer tan with a simple mini dress. We love these dresses from Daphene and Revolve that can bring you from a day at the beach when paired with some nice sandals, then throw on a pair of heels and take this dress out to dinner. Aje dominated fashion week this year, and their Elodie dress is the perfect elevated summer look.
Bottoms
If a pair of black trousers aren’t already a key player within your wardrobe, they really should be. Invest in a high quality pair that you can wear day in and day out, and for those hotter days we are obsessed with these tailored shorts from Shona Joy for when you’re feeling a little bit fancier than a normal pair of shorts. But sometimes the classics are just better, and nothing screams a perfect summer's day more than a worn in pair of denim shorts or baggy jeans. For your hot-girl beach walks to brunches and date nights this Kookai cotton maxi skirt will be traveling with you through all your summer's day adventures.
Layering pieces
Wear it on its own or as a cover up, either way we love a structured button up and they are a must have for your wardrobe in any season but especially during those warmer months. Opt for a classic blue and white striped or white button up that can easily be mixed into any outfit. Similarly, a staple linen blazer will keep you looking sophisticated and smart without making you break a sweat.
Accessories
Finally, give a girl the right pair of shoes and she’ll conquer the summer season. All you need is a good pair of sneakers, sandals and heels to carry you through the next couple months. These Veja sneakers and Tony Bianco sandals add a casual flair to any outfit. For something a little dressier, any Billini heels are our favourite to match perfectly with any outfit, better yet they are comfortable enough to wear all summer long!
There you have it, the answer to the capsule wardrobe formula. Take the hassle out of choosing what to wear everyday and spend more time figuring out where you’ll spend your summer days eating and relaxing.
