Okay, finally the actual capsule wardrobe! These are the superstars, the things in my closet I reach for over and over. Some things I've had for years, very little is new, and almost everything here mixes & matches. I chose to leave out basics (like plain tees & tanks) and include jackets & shoes. I didn't include bags, because I honestly am usually carrying a diaper bag!
Okay, my picks:
I am JUST now fitting into some of my pre-pregnancy jeans again, so that would be the Gap pair & those American Eagle shorts (they make the BEST shorts.) I bought the black jeans at Target to fill-in, and they were a seriously solid $25 purchase. The black leggings are Zella from Nordstrom.
Seeing a theme with the shirts? Stripes are a major factor in my capsule, of course. From left to right:
Love Tee from jane.com, stripes & striped raglan from Forever 21, peasant blouse from Nordstrom, Striped faux-layered blouse from Loft, lace raglan & striped dolman tee from Forever 21. I actually purchased almost all of these since Claire was born, the girls are a whole lot differently sized while I'm nursing and very few of my shirts from pre-pregnancy (which were mostly size XS & S) fit now.
Cardigans are a major factor in my fall wardrobe. Most of my pullovers & chunkier knits also feel a little small, but hopefully will fit normally by winter! From left to right:
Kimono from eBay, striped cardigan with elbow patches from jane.com, olive draped cardigan from Forever 21, red cardigan & aztec hooded cardigan from jane.com. You're going to see a theme here, jane.com is awesome. That olive cardi in the middle is a champ, it somehow seems to match just about anything and I've owned it for I believe like FIVE years!
I wear dresses pretty frequently, although less often than I used to because all these clothes need to be nursing friendly. Still, there is the odd dinner out or party where we don't take a baby so a few of these made the cut regardless. From left to right:
Aztec printed body con mini from ASOS, black leather shoulder mini from Forever 21, striped sheath, baseball tee dress, grey maxi, navy & white sheath, and army green baseball tee dress all from Sonnet James. I should add (not to be a broken record) but Sonnet James dresses rock. They're nursing friendly, pregnancy friendly, flattering to basically anyone, and I think really affordable for the quality. Also, that leather shoulder mini will get worn with tights!
I had so much trouble narrowing down the jackets (and honestly can't promise that I won't end up reaching for one of the eliminated pieces) but here are the all-stars, from left to right:
Khaki trench from Gap, black leather moto jacket from Express, leopard trench from Banana Republic, navy field jacket from Old Navy, cognac leather biker jacket from Forever 21, denim jacket & herringbone blazer from J. Crew.
Gap makes a really fab trench, and Forever 21 faux leather jackets are where it's AT. I get oodles of compliments on the ones I own and no one ever suspects that they're fake leather.
Here's a straggler I had forgotten in the car, but I had to throw it in because it's probably my favorite! Also from, where else, Forever 21.
I was actually kind of impressed with my paring down of the shoes! I actually ended up selling some pairs that I realized I don't often reach for.
Boots from left to right:
Grey booties with a glitter heel from Vince Camuto, cognac "Jane" boots from Frye, wine buckle flat boots from Steve Madden, fringe booties from Sam Edelman, green Hunter wellies, and the black faux "harrow" booties in the front are from Forever 21.
I've had all of these shoes for over two years.
And the flat shoes (plus one pair of stilettos, because you have to!)
Left to right back row then front:
Pointed flats & leopard flats from Target, white Converse, oiled black Birkenstocks, burgundy New Balance, leopard sneakers from Sam Edelman, and studded black pumps from Macy's.
So, 43 in total! A little more than the original inspiration of 37, but like I said, no need for jackets in Austin TX! It's going to get scary when I also need coats - I have a serious thing for coats. Maybe I'll do a gradual trade out of the jackets for their coat counterparts? I'll keep you posted!
My additions that don't factor into the overall count will be: hats, tights, sunglasses, purses, scarves, jewelry, and layering basics like v neck tees & tanks.
Have you created a capsule yet? Started posting any outfits? Tag your photos on Instagram with #lshdcapsule so I can see!
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