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August 27, 2024
Complete Your Fall Capsule Wardrobe with These Key Pieces
We’ve all been there: You’ve got somewhere to go but nothing in your closet seems to work. Before you know it, your bedroom is covered in rejected outfit options. But don’t take it personally—your clothes aren’t to blame and neither is your body. Getting dressed can be hard when you don’t consider your wardrobe as a whole, which is why personal stylists always recommend one main tip for those who regularly struggle with finding something to wear: Creating a capsule wardrobe.
So what exactly is a capsule wardrobe? Think of it as a curated collection of pieces you can mix and match for foolproof outfit combinations. Or you can use to anchor trendier, special occasion pieces so they feel more wearable. Typically these tops, bottoms, dresses, or accessories feel classic and timeless—but that doesn’t mean they can’t be infused with your own personality. For example, a great leather jacket (whether real or faux) is a perfect addition to a capsule because it can be dressed up or down and worn with so many things in your closet.
It’s also important to think about this concept seasonally. Your fall capsule wardrobe will include different pieces than spring, summer, or winter. For example, some other items we recommend this season include a luxurious sweater, a maxi dress, tailored black pants, and loafers. From here, you can play with the fabrications, the colors, and the cuts to make your capsule more personalized. And of course you can’t forget accessories! We love a slouchy, unstructured bag (like the one in our Fall 2024 Curation!) and chain link jewelry.
Ready to complete your fall capsule wardrobe? The Shoppe has you covered with options that are both reliable and stylish, so getting dressed this season will be a pleasure, not a pain.
Maxi Dress
Little black dresses aren’t just timeless—they’re also seasonless! The trick is having more than one. For fall, go for a maxi length with your LBD and layer it with cardigans for daytime or leather jackets for nighttime. Look for one with sleeves if you want a little more coverage in the cooler temps.
As for your sweater collection, you’ll want to include one super luxe style—and you can never go wrong with a cashmere pullover! A neutral color (like oatmeal, grey, black, or ivory) will give you a bit more mileage in your wardrobe, as it can be worn with so many of your other go-tos. Wear it with your favorite jeans, a pencil skirt, or even a leather mini with tights and boots.
The ultimate cool girl piece, a leather jacket always adds a bit of edge to whatever you’re wearing—even a basic tee and jeans! But you can also try wearing it over a knit dress to make it more casual and contrast textures. For a more unexpected combination, pair your leather jacket with fall florals!
If you don’t already have a pair of loafers in your shoe collection, fall is the season to add them! Play with this classically preppy footwear style by using them to accessorize an ultra feminine ensemble or wear them the traditional way with a crisp button-down and tailored pants.
This workwear staple doesn’t have to stay in the office! Take it to date night by swapping your blouse for a slinky top, add a leather jacket and heels and you’ve totally transformed this fall essential.
Classic chain link jewelry styles are hotter than ever. We especially love them this season because they can add that slightly masculine edge that pairs so well with all your leather pieces.
