Building My Wardrobe Update

Row 4: Grey T-shirt • Zara | Oversized Sweatshirt • Zara | Grey Long sleeve • H&M old (similar) | Striped Shirt • Everlane | Striped Tank • Banana Republic | Grey Denim • H&M | Black Denim • Zara

Row 5: Black Tank • H&M old (similar) | Black T-shirt • Madewell (similar) | Band T-shirt • Urban Outfitters | Graphic T-shirt – H&M old (similar) | Black Sweater • Zara

Row 6: Boyfriend Blazer • H&M old (similar) | Dressy Blazer • H&M old (similar) | Leather Jacket • Zara | Swing Top • Asos | Black Blouse • Express

Row 7: Midi dress • H&M old (similar) | T-shirt Dress • Asos | Maxi dress • Zara (similar) | Pencil Skirt • Le Chateau old (similar) | Print Skirt • Zara (similar) | Maxi Skirt • old (similar) | Black Pants • H&M

Shoes: Rainboots • Hunter | Black Booties • old (similar) | Sneakers • Converse | Slip-ons • Vans | Tan Booties • Winners (same) | Dress Booties • old (similar) | Sandals • Etsy | Moto Boots • Frye Engineer | Tie Flats • Zara

When I posted My Year Long Capsule Wardrobe back in April I said that I would occasionally update it when I buy new pieces for it, and since April I have made a few purchases.

Not as many as I have made in the past, but enough for an update.

I made this to use a template for those that are looking to build their own capsule wardrobes. Take what I have listed and use your wardrobe to fill in the slots.

Each category is generic so t-shirts can be whatever colour and cuts you prefer.

Do you have a preference for graphic tees or band tees?

I prefer band tees, but you can use a graphic tee to fill the slot if this is your preference.

There is a lot of black, but that is because I find it really easy to wear. You might like greys, browns, or whites as your neutrals.

Navy is also a really great colour to use and works well as a neutral.

Over the last few months I bought a boxy striped shirts from Everlane, some boyfriend jeans from Gap, black denim pants and brown, suede ankle tie flats from Zara, and a pair of tan booties from Winners.

I talked about my decision to steer myself away from seasonal capsules and focus on building a complete wardrobe that will take me through the whole year.

I don’t have a magic number, or an outline of all the pieces I hope to eventually include because I expect those will change over time. 

I’m always on the lookout for pieces that I feel will be positive additions to what I already have, and things that can replace what is getting worn.

I don’t think this is a project that has an end because I will be slowly replacing pieces as they wear out and when I can afford better quality items over the years. It is nice to have finally reached a point where I no longer have to stand in front of a crowded closet with that lost feeling of having nothing to wear.

How many new items of clothing do you buy in a month?

New Capsule Pieces Building my wardrobe

New Pieces: Striped Shirt • Everlane | Boyfriend Jeans • Gap | Black Denim • Zara | Booties • Winners | Flats • Zara

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Sara

Sara is the founder and creative behind livelovesara. A George Brown College Fashion Styling Graduate, she provides advice on finding your personal style regardless of age and budget. She is always on the hunt for the perfect wardrobe piece and is a vintage and thrifting enthusiast who can't wait to share her newest finds. She is also trying to learn French.

3 Comments

    • I LOVE Johnny Cash! My husband has an awesome Johnny t-shirt but it is a million sizes too big for me to steal and I have never found it in women’s sizing.

  1. I love your year long wardrobe! I’m working on this too but have been on a bit of spending bender at the moment, so over the past 3 months I have averaged 7 per month (Its winter for me at the moment so bit more pricey generally). Way too many. I have been replacing items and have 42 pieces in my main wardrobe with 10 summer and 10 winter specific items. Time to just sit back and enjoy what I have!

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