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    Home » Fashion

    Capsule Wardrobe Step Two

    LAST UPDATED: June 20, 2018 PUBLISHED: June 20, 2018 By Pam Greer 5 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Step two of How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe.  Building a capsule wardrobe allows you to easily reach in your closet and choose what to wear.  Everything goes with everything else and you've chosen only items that you look good in!

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    Woman in chambray and white in front of a door with the text overlay Capsule Wardrobe Step two

    Capsule Wardrobe Step Two - Choose Your Neutrals

    I will talk more about this in a later post, but not buying enough neutrals was one of the main reasons that I had a closet full of clothes, but felt like I had nothing to wear.  It’s neutrals that provide the backbone of your wardrobe.   Common neutrals are black, white, gray, navy, brown and beige.  Other colors can be considered neutral like denim and chambray.

    When I started thinking about a capsule wardrobe, I knew that I wanted to focus mainly on neutrals.  I liked the simplicity and ease that they brought.  My neutrals are black, white, gray, ivory.  I don't count denim and chambray.  I know it seems like I've kind of chosen all the neutrals there are, but they all work together beautifully.

    If you missed step one - find it here:  Capsule Wardrobe Step One.

    woman in white jeans, chambray top and adidas tennis shoes

    How to Choose Your Neutrals

    In choosing your neutrals, look at your closet.  You will probably find that you have naturally leaned towards certain neutrals.  I always favored black and white, so they were a natural fit for me.    Whatever you decide on, pick 3-4 neutral colors.    Decide what you want for bottoms – skirts, capris, shorts, and pants.  Maybe two skirts, two capris, four shorts and two pants – it’s up to you.   Maybe you never wear shorts, only capris.  Make it your own.

    Then choose 5 or 6 tops in your neutral colors and 1 or 2 dresses. Just this simple step of choosing neutrals as the base of your wardrobe is huge.  It makes all the difference in the world.  I bet you are already seeing your capsule wardrobe come together!

    Let’s talk about what I’m wearing in today’s post.  So simple and so easy to put together.  I found both the Velvet Heart Top and the White Premise Skinnies from Steinmart.  I paired them with some classic Adidas that I found at Marshall’s.

    You can get a similar look:  Chambray Cold Shoulder Top,  Chambray Off Shoulder Dress, Lee's Easy Fit Capri, Slimming Fit Capris, Adidas White, and Adidas Pink (because they are so cute!)

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    Comments

    1. Jessica A Jannenga says

      June 30, 2018 at 3:36 pm

      Love the ruffled chambray top Pam. It looks great with your white jeans and sneakers. You can't go wrong with denim and the softness of chambray.
      thanks for linking!
      jess xx
      http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com

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    2. Amy Scott says

      June 28, 2018 at 6:59 am

      This outfit is perfection and you can easily change up the vibe by changing your shoes!

      Reply
    3. Patti says

      June 24, 2018 at 7:16 pm

      Thanks for re-printing this guide, Pam - I'm enjoying it even more now. Love your selection of cool, calm neutrals too. xox

      -Patti
      http://notdeadyetstyle.com

      Reply
    4. Nicole Victory says

      June 22, 2018 at 10:35 am

      This outfit looks so comfortable yet stylish at the same time. I definitely need to get into my closet and clean out the stuff I no longer wear. The capsule wardrobe sounds like an efficient, yet stylish way to get dressed!

      Reply
    5. Ruth says

      June 21, 2018 at 11:43 am

      Thank you for your tips! I love your chambray off the shoulder top. Paired with those tennis shoes are a cute casual look!

      http://www.mylittlenest.org

      Reply

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