How To Create a Winter Capsule Wardrobe
Have you ever looked in your wardrobe and had lots of pieces but nothing to wear? We know the feeling. Love to be one of those people that mix and match but still have that seamlessly put together look, the Gemini girls have a few tricks up their sleeves.
Imagine being free of having the panic of choosing an outfit before work in the morning or not having to buy something new before each event. Breathe a sigh of relief seeing uncluttered clothes and matching colourways. This is how it should be, however it rarely is. Our wardrobes are often horded pieces from the years and failed fashion trends we just can’t seem to let go of because we might wear it ‘one-day’. Our clothes rail should be an updated various of who we are, instead it’s usually a mix of who we used to be, or even worse who we wanted to be…but failed.
We recommend starting with the pieces you already have within your wardrobe. You don’t want anything in your wardrobe that no longer serves purpose to you. So, we do however recommend a good clean out of those bits that don’t fit, need’s fixing or is simply out of date. Don’t turn to throwing these away though, we recommend upcycling your clothes to someone else through Vinted, Depop or donating to your nearest and dearest charity shop!
Slow and steady wins the race to building a capsule wardrobe unless you have an endless piggy bank. This also gives us the chance to figure out our true style through different trends and personal preference. You don’t need to buy a lot, you just need to buy right.
Working up, you can’t go wrong with owning a few good pairs of jeans. A Black and Denim blue pair will already compliment any colour knits/ tops already in your wardrobe. Robell have the perfect collection to choose from with their bestselling styles Bella, Rose or if you’re looking for something you can dress up easily their Joella Jean is a perfect addition.
Here are a few staples we would recommend for any wardrobe. Since the months are getting colder, our outfits need serve more purpose other than looking nice. Starting from the bottom up, we would say a pair of Chunky black boots are if not one of the best investments for Winter. Wear them under a pair of trousers for a casual laid back look or pair with a going out outfit – you can really get the best of both worlds from a good pair of boots. One of our favourites is the Tamaris Teresia boot.
One of the most important investments you can make around winter is your coat. This means we have to love this piece as you’ll more than likely be wearing it on repeat for the next good few months. We love the Masai Piper Coat to carry us through the months. If it’s a little light just layer with a chunky knit scarf and your favourite jumpers. Perhaps an all-rounder may suit you more… Frandsen have a beautiful Barbour style coat to take on any weather whilst giving you a stylish front.
Some simple tweaks and the right investments will have you well on your way to getting a dream winter capsule wardrobe that won’t just last a few months but years. And with the gift giving season coming up it could be the perfect time to add to your wishlist and save a few pennies.
If you need any style advice or extra help finding anything our team would love to help! Just give us a call on 01789 266 894
