How to Build a Dramatic Classic Capsule Wardrobe for Fall

A Dramatic Classic Capsule Wardrobe for fall

A white background with the pieces for a dramatic classic fall capsule wardrobe laid out in rows.

T-shirt | Turtleneck | Oversized Button Up | Silk Blouse | Sweatshirt | Oversized Sweater | Striped Sweater | Cardigan | Blazer | Leather Trousers | Tan Trousers | Grey Trousers | Jeans | Sweater Dress | Grey Coat | Camel Coat | Scarf | Earrings | Crossbody | Handbag | Tote | High Boots | Heeled Boots | Chunky Boots | Loafers | Sneakers |

Today I am sharing some of my scholarly wisdom…and by scholarly wisdom I mean some of the things that I learned in school last week. So we will start with the question of what does dramatic classic means?

If you are new here, I decided that I wanted to go back to school this year to learn how to become a stylist. Last week was my first week, so this week I am incorporating some of the things that I learned.

The focus was determining what our body types and fashion personalities were. Figuring out our own, and how to help people figure out theirs.

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How to Build a Stay at Home Mom Capsule Wardrobe for Fall

A Stay at Home Mom Capsule Wardrobe for Fall

A white background with the pieces for a stay at home mom fall capsule wardrobe laid out in rows.

T-shirt | Turtleneck | Oversized Button Up | Tunic | Sweatshirt | Cashmere Sweater | Sweater | Cardigan | Sweater Vest | Blazer | Denim | Trousers | Leather Trousers | Stirrups | Sweater Dress | Coat | Quilted Jacket | Scarf | Necklace | Crossbody | Tote | Knee High Boots | Black Boots | Flats | Sneakers |

It has been a while since I made one of these and I am way past due. Over the last 18 months, I guarantee that every single mom out there experienced being a stay at home mom at some point during those months. I will say that my stay at home mom wardrobe at the beginning of the pandemic looks a lot different than it does now.

But in the same breath, I will also say that it showed me how important it is to have truly comfortable items in your wardrobe that can be worn outside the house too.

I think what a lot of us struggled with was a) how to wear those comfortable clothes without looking like we just rolled out of bed, especially during such a high time of stress and anxiety, and b) and how to look put together with minimal effort because who the hell wants to spend a long time trying to make yourself look good.

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How to Build a Fall Capsule Wardrobe on a Budget

Budget Capsule Wardrobe

A white background with the pieces for a Budget fall capsule wardrobe laid out in rows.

T-shirt | Turtleneck | Oversized Button Up | Blue Button Up | Sweatshirt | Turtleneck Sweater | Striped Sweater | Cream Sweater | Blazer | Scarf | Denim | Leather Pants | Trousers | Black Denim | Dress | Trench Coats | Earrings | Necklace | Sunglasses | Crossbody | Tote | Heeled Boot | Chunky Boot | Red Flats | Loafers | Sneakers |

One of the things 18+ months has taught us…or at least taught me is that you don’t need a huge wardrobe of clothes. I mean, I felt similar before all of this happened but it’s been really reinforced lately.

If you are looking for help building a capsule wardrobe then this post might be for you.

Every time I see someone’s massive walk-in closet bursting with clothes it doesn’t give me envy, it gives me anxiety.

Can you imagine trying to figure out what to wear every day with that much choice?

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The Ultimate Fall Capsule Wardrobe for Me

Fall Capsule Wardrobe 2021

A white background with the pieces for a fall capsule wardrobe laid out in rows.

Grey T-shirt | Bodysuit | Striped Button-up | White Button-up | Sweatshirt | Black Sweater | Striped Sweater | Cream Sweater | Check Blazer | Grey Blazer | Denim | Leather Pants | Trousers | Black Denim | Sweater Dress | Trench | Quilted Jacket | Collar | Earrings | Sunglasses | Crossbody | Tote | Heeled Boots | Black Boots | Green Flats | Loafers | Sneakers |

I have been for this moment all year. The fall capsule wardrobe moment. When I was out today, I got a little thrill when my watch buzzed with a notification from H&M saying “cozy fall knitwear”. I couldn’t wait to get home to check it out.

Because cozy fall knitwear is all part of my personal hygge.

I called this post The Ultimate Fall Capsule Wardrobe for Me because it is basically the pieces I live in from fall until it starts to warm up again in spring.

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An Easy Teacher Capsule Wardrobe for Fall and Winter

Teacher Capsule Wardrobe

A white background with a teacher capsule wardrobe  for fall and winter..

T-shirt | Turtleneck | Tie Blouse | White Blouse | Black Button Up | Cardigan | Purple Sweater | White Sweater | Black Sweater | Grey Blazer | Tan Blazer | Dress | Brown Trousers | Grey Trousers | Black Trousers | Trench Coat | Scarf | Earrings | Necklace | Purse | Tote | Boots | Tan Flats | Cream Flats | Loafers |

I hope that the last 18 months have given people whole new respect for teachers. It’s a hard job, I have always known it is a hard job but you guys hit a whole new level this year and I tip my hat to you.

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