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SUMMER CAPSULE WARDROBE 2022

Summer is officially underway and I’m sure you’re feeling it! A summer capsule wardrobe needs to have items that can be worn on the hottest days, while also having pieces that are great for layering on those unexpected cooler days and chilly evenings. Learn how to create a neutral, minimal, and effortless summer capsule wardrobe. This capsule is versatile with a multitude of possibilities to look chic and put together in no time!

Do You Need A Summer Capsule Wardrobe?

Well, the short answer is, no. However, the magic of a capsule wardrobe is that it’s tailored to your lifestyle and needs. Takes the “I don’t know what to wear today” conundrum out of the equation. Here are a few steps recommended for starting your minimalist capsule summer wardrobe. Analyze your lifestyle a little. Look at what you do on a daily basis in the summer.. You may need to add in more dresses or professional clothes or bring in more casual items. My capsule wardrobes have changed depending on the season of my life. When my three boys were little, my wardrobe had more of an athleisure feel.

First, this may not sound fun, but I suggest starting with a closet clean-out. Place all of your fall and winter cold weather items in storage bins. You can keep these at the top of your closet or in a storage room and pull them out at the end of the summer to help create your fall capsule wardrobe. I love these bins because they are huge and have a see-through window. Organize and declutter the remaining to minimize the overall amount of summer clothing. Then, use the summer capsule wardrobe checklist to guide you in what you are putting back into your closet, and deciding what items you might need/want to go buy.

This summer capsule wardrobe checklist will be your perfect one-and-done guide.

Here are some key essential pieces I think are ideal to include:

Basic Tanks ( white & black)
Button-up shirt (Bella Dahl & Cloth & Stone)
2 basic t-shirts (white and black/navy)
Lightweight blouse (not shown – this one is so fun!)
Cardigan (not shown or a wrap)
1-2 lightweight knit sweaters (Summer sweaters)
Denim jacket (Light)
Lightweight, oversized linen blazer (optional and not shown – white)
Denim shorts
linen shorts (black or olive)
Tailored shorts (see white above)
Jeans (light in color and fabric)
Lightweight line trousers (white or tan)
1-2 summer dresses
Midi skirt (three knit color options)
1-2 swimsuits
Flat sandals (stone)
Heeled sandals (strappy black)
Sneakers (white, not for working out)
Slides (brown), consider mules for work
Woven tote (raffia)
leather crossbody
Dainty jewelry
Sunglasses
Sunhat

Creating a summer capsule wardrobe can take time! If this is your first time trying a capsule wardrobe for a season, have fun with it and learn as you go through the process. Narrowing down your summer clothing to only to contain only the staples you love. Play around with mixing and matching to create endless outfit combinations.

This capsule summer wardrobe shown above contains 15 pieces of clothing, five pairs of shoes, two bags, and other accessories. You may find your capsule is larger depending on your lifestyle, or it may be smaller. The key is including neutral staples that can be layered, and having the right footwear. A nice selection of accessories to choose from is good so you can elevate your overall look. This way you’ll feel stylish and sophisticated for everything from running errands in a white t-shirt, to going out for a date night.

Here are a few looks I curated from the summer capsule wardrobe.

Running Errands

Morning At The Farmer’s Market

Knit Set | Brown Slides | Sunglasses | Raffia Tote

Summer Brunch

Girls Night Out or Date Night

Black Tank | White Denim Jeans | Black Clutch | Double Gold Chain Necklace | Black Heels

Baby Shower or Luncheon

Beige Purse | White Dress | Espadrilles | Double Gold Chain Necklace

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