Capsule Wardrobe | Fall + Winter 2016

I am certainly not a fashion blogger, by any means. I don’t have a single outfit post here on Peonies+Bees, but I’m very excited to share this with you…I’ve decided I’m moving forward with a Fall / Winter 2016 Capsule Wardrobe.

If you haven’t heard of a seasonal capsule, let me quickly get you up to speed.

WHAT IS A CAPSULE WARDROBE?

Coined in the 70’s by London boutique owner, Susie Faux, it’s all about dressing with a small collection of seasonally appropriate, mix-and-match clothes. Think: mini wardrobe compiled of super versatile pieces that you love wearing.

WHY CREATE A CAPSULE WARDROBE?

I truly despise getting dressed in the morning. Well, let me rephrase. I despise picking out an outfit in the morning. When I came across the idea of a wardrobe capsule, I knew it was something that would best fit my lifestyle. Or at least the lifestyle I envision for myself.

I always end up picking out the same 5 outfits anyway, so curating a closet full of clothes that are all able to work well with each other just made sense.

WHAT ARE THE RULES?

Carefully curate the capsule so that you LOVE everything in it
Ensure it’s versatile so you can maximize your outfit combinations from a limited number of items
Keep the capsule under 35 items (mix of tops, bottoms, outerwear, shoes, sweaters, and dresses)
Once the capsule is built, there is no shopping until the next season!

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE?

Your capsule does not include accessories, purses / bags, jewelry, workout clothes, PJ’s, underwear, bras, socks, panty-hose, or loungewear. So limiting yourself to only 35 items doesn’t seem so daunting anymore, does it?

OK! So let’s get into it, and let me show you what my Fall + Winter 2016 Capsule looks like.

TOPS ~ TEES, SWEATERS, & OUTWEAR

BOTTOMS ~ PANTS, SKIRTS, & SHOES

WHY I’M SO EXCITED

These are all pieces that I love, are super comfortable, and my usual go-to’s that I’d grab in a pinch. My capsule is a happy blend of some old, long time favorites, mixed with a few new purchases.

This capsule is almost f i n i s h e d (well, once I purchase a few more items), and when it is, the goal is to NOT shop for another mindless item until Spring / Summer 2017 rolls around!