Everyday Basics/Capsule Wardrobe

A carefully curated collection of timeless wardrobe staples that mix and match beautifully. Every piece is something I'd personally recommend for building a classic capsule wardrobe.

Choose a color palette that matches your color season (HINT - go to my free resources and get your FREE color analysis tool!)

Then order your capsule wardrobe pieces below. If you want more options, see my capsule wardrobe builder in style tools or order my capsule wardrobe book (listed in style tools).

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Tops

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White Long Sleeve Shirt

White cotton “lien like” blouse

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A woman wearing a plain white V-neck T-shirt, layered gold necklaces, and multiple bracelets on her left wrist, with her right hand in her jeans pocket.

Short Sleeve V Neck Tee

Inexpensive basic v neck tee. Order in white, black and one color that fits with your capsule color palette.

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Long Sleeve White Tee

Inexpensive and not see through - order it in white and a dark neutral (Black, navy or brown)

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Woman wearing a cream-colored V-neck top, white pants with a brown belt, layered necklaces, a white bracelet, and a ring.

Solid Short SleeveBlouse

A dressy solid color blouse. Choose neutral like cream and a color that coordinates with your capsule color palette.

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Denim Long Sleeve Shirt

Denim long sleeve shirt. Runs big - size dow

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Solid Long Sleeve Blouse

Satin dressy long sleeve blouse. Order in a neutral and a color that coordinates with your capsule palette.

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A woman wearing a white and black striped long-sleeve shirt, with wavy brown hair, smiling, wearing layered necklaces and a large earring, and blue jeans.

Long Sleeve Striped Tee

You will wear this more than you can imagine!

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A woman wearing a black sleeveless crop top and light blue denim shorts, holding the strap of her crop top with her right hand. She has multiple necklaces and rings on her fingers, and is accessorized with bracelets on her left wrist.

Tank or Camisole

Order this tank or a camisole in white and black. I love this one with a built in bra.

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Bottoms

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Everyone needs black slacks. Order in a second neutral color as well.

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Black Slim Ankle Cut Slacks

Here is another option for black slacks.

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Black Straight Leg Slacks

Jeans

I recommend a dark wash, light wash and white pair of jeans.

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Stretch Ankle Pants

A pair of knit pants adds variety to your wardrobe and gives you a more polished yet comfortable pants option.

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Bottoms

A woman is wearing a black fitted pencil skirt, black slide sandals, and has several gold rings on her fingers.

Everyone needs a dark neutral skirt. I recommend a pencil skirt but feel free to choose what looks best on your body.

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A woman wearing a black long-sleeve top, a rust-colored satin maxi skirt, and black strappy high heels.

Midi Skirt

Choose a midi skirt in black or your neutral or a coordinating color in your color palette.

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A woman with long wavy brown hair wearing a white t-shirt, a high-waisted black and white animal print maxi skirt, and beige high-heeled sandals. She is smiling and posing with her hands in the pockets of her skirt.

Dark Neutral Pencil Skirt

A Fun Skirt

Choose a skirt in a print that coordinates with your color palette.

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Third Layer - Jackets Etc.

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Denim Jacket

Everyone needs a basic denim jacket.

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Cropped Trench

I love this cropped trench coat! This is available in several colors - choose one that works with your color palette.

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Dark Blazer

A dark blazer in a neutral color is a must in every wardrobe. Choose one that fits your color palette - usually black or navy.

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Cardigan Sweater

I love having a neutral cardigan that is a thin knit that can go over dresses as well as under a jacket.

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Dresses

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Little Black Dress

Everyone needs a basic little black dress for work or dressier occasions.

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Neutral Midi Dress

This knit dress can be dressed up or down.

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Slip Dress

I own a similar slip dress in black and purple. They can be dressed up or down, wash easily, dry quickly and can double as a nightgown.

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Shirt Dress

Versatile and it has sleeves and pockets - available in several colors.

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A Dress with Pockets and Sleeves

A good, versatile dress with sleeves and pockets.

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A Fun Dress

I love this dress. It is easy to care for and is fun and feminine.

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An Easy Denim Dress

I own this in the light and dark washes. I love the dress. Easy to care for and it has sleeves and pockets.

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