A CAPSULE SUMMER WARDROBE: THREE PIECES YOU NEED THIS SEASON


INVESTING IN A CAPSULE SUMMER WARDROBE

Three Pieces You Needs This Summer


The benefit of a wardrobe clear out, is that you now have a clear space to start filling back up with new seasonal pieces. Treat it like a two out one in policy if you will. The key of course is choosing one quality, staple and investment piece for each trend or item you’re buying, and not overfilling with multiple versions of the same thing.

Shop around and invest in the key pieces that deliver on all your needs. For me it’s quality, fit, versatility and price.

Overall you’re looking for 4 – 5 seasonal pieces that can be styled for a multitude of occasions, and that work well together as well as on their own. They fit like a dream and make you feel fabulous. These pieced form your capsule summer wardrobe.


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THREE PIECES YOUR SUMMER WARDROBE NEEDS

Aside from the basics (denim, tees, good boots & a leather jacket lets say), every wardrobe needs a few seasonal statement pieces.  This season i’m coveting …

THE MAXI DRESS

Every summer wardrobe needs a statement dress, one of those pieces that you can throw on for any occasion, feel like a goddess and with a little styling tweak makes the perfect dress for any occasion.

I’m personally a huge fan of the oversized maxi dress (my one is the French Connection Eva dress) this season, they’re comfortable and effortlessly chic when picked well. This number is perfect for work when styled with mules & a blazer, as a wedding guest dress when teamed with heeled sandals, a classic clutch and a fascinator or hat (which is exactly what I wore for my friends wedding in Cornwall last weekend), and for everyday wear with espadrilles & a casual jacket.

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MULES & ESPADRILLES

Sandals are a summer wardrobe staple, of course, but this season there are two types of sandal your wardrobe is crying for. The Mule and the Espadrille. Between the two of them, they will serve all of your summer needs and I for one will be living in mine. The heeled mule shoe offers the perfect outfit elevator, great for a chic office look, summer party or evening out, whilst the espadrille looks fab with your summer denim, the oversized maxi or your off duty outfit. A capsule shoe edit that works for every occasion.

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THE UTILITY JACKET

Even in summer a jacket is necessary, especially in the UK, but even when you’re abroad the evenings cool and something to throw on as the evening falls becomes a essential. This is where some light weight outward comes in handy, think a cotton jacket, a classic leather jacket or a staple denim number. Whilst I’d argue every wardrobe needs all three (and a good boyfriend blazer while we’re at it), this season if you’re looking to invest in just one, it’s the khaki cotton utility jacket that should get your pick (my French Connection one is the perfect semi oversized fit). A popular look this Spring / Summer and the ultimate in effortless outerwear.

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SHOP MY LOOK

 

. FRENCH CONNECTION EVA MAXI DRESS . FRENCH CONNECTION UTILITY COTTON JACKET . RAYBAN ROUND GLASSES . ZARA ESPADRILLES .


French Connection have been ticking all my summer style boxes with their new season collection and this Eva dress has fast become my favourite piece in my wardrobe. Ive already worn it for a wedding, the office and a weekend away. It’s so versatile and comfortable, but gets all the compliments too!

What pieces are forming your summer wardrobe?

Comments

15 responses to “A CAPSULE SUMMER WARDROBE: THREE PIECES YOU NEED THIS SEASON”

  1. Petra avatar
    Petra

    Love the Maxi dress and cotton jacket. Not something I would have thought of, but so casual and practical x

  2. Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog avatar

    Totally agree with having a utility jacket! Can’t wait to wear mine.

    Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog
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  3. Michelle avatar
    Michelle

    Wonderful pictures as always. I think the jacket is sooo nice….just very easy to dress down something. French Connection is a favourite of mine. xx

  4. Natali avatar
    Natali

    You are looking so pretty and boho romantic in this outfit! I like your dress a lot!

    http://lartoffashion.com

  5. Michaela avatar

    Wonderful Look and what an amazing dress <3

    Kisses
    Michaela
    Michaelablog
    Bloglovin

  6. Annette Grist avatar
    Annette Grist

    Stunning photography, love this look. Especially the maxi dress. Beautiful!!!

  7. Rhiannon avatar

    Gorgeous outfit! I always invest in Zara coats and jackets and they’ve never let me down x

    Everything But The Kitchen

  8. Tiffany avatar
    Tiffany

    LOVE that dress! Really great finds, I want to give the whole capsule wardrobe thing a go x

    Tiffany Tales | Lifestyle & Beauty

  9. Lauren Rose avatar

    Love this post! Gorgeous dress xx

  10. Aleksandra avatar

    I love summer dresses, but everything about them just does not scream capsule for me. For some reason I can wear the same ejans of Tshirt for days and not care, but I cannot wear one dress more often than once every two months or so o.o

  11. Dee x avatar
    Dee x

    Love this look. So relaxed. Beautiful pictures too xx

  12. Sophie avatar

    My wardrobe is missing all three of these things, and I can already see how they would slot in so perfectly and go with so many things I already own…going to have to start investing in things I can wear time and time again I think. That maxi is beautiful!
    Sophie xxx | Sophar So Good

  13. Karen Farber avatar

    Wow I am obsessed with this look! And capsule wardrobes are so the way to go! I’ve been actively building mine with good quality pieces :)

    http://www.littleblackshell.com

  14. Sugar Lane avatar

    great post!
    espadrilles are my old time favorite, as I live by the Mediterranean, but this season I got a pair of mules as well.
    And maxi dresses are soooo cool!
    love your backpack;)
    S

  15. Alice & Hannah avatar

    You nailed it! Defo 3 great pieces to have in your wardrobe
    Xxx