As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, it’s the perfect time to revamp your wardrobe for autumn. A capsule closet—comprised of versatile, timeless pieces—can simplify your daily dressing routine and ensure you look chic throughout the season. When done well, a capsule wardrobe collection of thoughtfully curated, easily interchangeable items will help maximize the number of outfits you can create. With a capsule wardrobe, you can achieve a variety of different looks with a small selection of clothing. Here’s a shopping guide for your autumn capsule wardrobe.
1. A plain white t-shirt
You don’t have to be a “jeans and a tee” person to understand the appeal of a perfectly fitted t-shirt. While I love a pop of green or orange for autumn, you need a proper white tee as the foundation for any solid capsule wardrobe. Uniqlo’s soft, long-lasting design is a perfect place to start, but you really can’t go wrong with any good quality white tee that fits you well.
2. A timeless bootie
Weather leather or suede, a classic textured bootie never goes out of style. Whether you’re pairing them with a wide leg jean or dress, block heels like this pair from DSW are walk-friendly and work beautifully when you’re off to work or punching up a going-out look.
3. A comfortable pair of jeans
Is it even a real wardrobe if you don’t have a solid pair of jeans? Looser fits have become universally popular across all body types and genders, and denim makes the perfect addition to any complete fall capsule closet. Loving this low slung baggy pair from Madewell, but finding the right for your body is the key here.
4. A versatile button-up
Roll up the sleeves, flip your collar up, or wear it as an easygoing layer that adds a completed look to your jeans or skirt ensemble. You’re always safe with a classic white, but an unexpected material like this Levis denim or corduroy can add a nice level of texture to your ensemble.
5. A quality sweater
A couple of well-made knits worn on repeat are the perfect addition to your fall wardrobe. Start with easy neutrals—gray, tan, cream—and branch out from there. Premium materials like this J.Crew cashmere can stand the test of time, but you don’t have to splurge to make this piece work.
6. The right dress
Whatever the occasion, you need a nice dress on hand. Choose well, and you’ll be set for a night out after work and a cute autumn weekend date. An easy-to-accessorize dress, ideally in a fun color like this button-up from Lulus, is easy to dress up or down with pieces you already own.
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