Do you know the situation of “closet full of clothes but nothing to wear”? Don’t even try to deny it, we’ll just label it as “it was” because everyone is familiar with the feeling of complete disappointment in their wardrobe. Your favorite jeans can suddenly become unpopular, the top can become too revealing, and a skirt can appear on social networks so often that it becomes somehow uncomfortable to wear (suddenly they think there’s nothing else in the closet).
What can you do to avoid all of the above? Stylists recommend completely disassembling your wardrobe, understanding what you are missing and competently creating a capsule – that is, a set of basic things that meet all your needs. Its main feature is that all the elements fit together perfectly. This allows you to create a lot of fashionable looks by adding different accessories, shoes and jewelry.
Experts are still arguing about the exact number of items for a capsule wardrobe: some say 20, others 12, but we’re sure you can keep it to 10. Today we’ve collected just that many items that will definitely come in handy come fall 2024.
Long sleeves
If a T-shirt is considered the basis for the spring-summer season, then in the fall and winter it is replaced by a long sleeve. But not just any, made of thick cotton. If you do not want the product to lose its presentation after several washes, you should definitely pay attention to this when buying. A simple white long sleeve will perfectly match jeans, skirts and classic trousers. It will also look cool with a jacket and cardigan.
Shirt
We are moving towards the eternal classics that many still forget about. How many shirts do you have in your wardrobe? How many of them are really good? A blue shirt made of thick cotton fabric is something that will never go out of fashion. Therefore, it is not worth saving. This wardrobe essential will look great with straight jeans, suit trousers and even joggers. In general, this thing is really irreplaceable, you need to get it.
Cardigan
This season, cardigans are especially popular. In the past fashion weeks, we saw good options from Gucci, Miu Miu, Ferragamo and Prada. One of the main advantages of this wardrobe item is that it can be worn in different ways, and this completely changes the mood of the image. For example, if you button it up completely, you get a chic look, and if you button it up, you get the opposite, a grunge aesthetic look. And now many influencers recommend tying a cardigan with only one top button.
Blazer
Another irreplaceable top is the jacket. We also recommend choosing oversized models so that you have the opportunity to “play” with multi-layering. You can wear a T-shirt with a shirt, a sweater or even a turtleneck sweater underneath. We think these are ideal combinations for early autumn. By the way, you don’t have to choose trousers as bottoms, you can rely on corduroy models or even wear a jacket with a denim skirt.
Jumper
Given our climate conditions, sweaters and jumpers can be worn all year round (except for a few weeks in the summer). Therefore, purchasing this basic wardrobe item will definitely pay off. Choose models in soft tones, depending on what colors are dominant in your wardrobe. Mix them with everything listed above in this material and get inspired by the ideas of fashion bloggers. For example, we really like the technique of a sweater playing the role of a scarf or belt.
Jeans
Jean trends change from season to season. For example, in 2022, colorful models dominated, and last season they were replaced by “dirty” distressed options. However, every girl should have classic straight blue jeans in her wardrobe. They are much easier to style, as they are more versatile than previous models. Wear jeans with jackets and sweaters, T-shirts and shirts, do not forget that you can wear skirts on top and repeat the looks of fashion influencers.
Suit pants
Classic trousers should not be forgotten either. Now you can safely mix and match suit bottoms whenever you want, without limiting yourself to dress codes. Do you want to wear them with a hoodie and sneakers? Easy! Do you want to style with a bodysuit and jacket? Yes please! In any case, suit trousers will look neat. When it comes to color, it is best to choose models in black or dark gray, as they are easier to combine with the rest of your wardrobe.
Skirt
You can’t just limit yourself to trousers; every girl should have a skirt in her arsenal. This fall, we recommend opting for straight midi-length models. They’ll look great with classic fitted blouses and slingbacks, as well as sneakers paired with hoodies or sweatshirts.
Coat
Now let’s move on to the outerwear category. The first contender for inclusion in the autumn capsule is a simple, straight-cut coat. True, there are some clarifications here: it should be black (at least gray) and below the knee length. By the way, you should definitely not save on such a coat, because it will never go out of fashion and will not lose its classic status.
Work jacket
In addition to a coat, you should also have something short in your wardrobe. If last year we preferred bomber jackets or biker jackets, this season our heart is in work jackets. This confirms once again that the fashion industry is moving towards utilitarianism. Now we see rough beige or brown corduroy jackets with collars, not only on the catwalks but also on fashion influencers. By the way, they offer to style this product with everything in your wardrobe: from romantic dresses and micro tops to jerseys and sweatshirts.
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Source: People Talk
Elizabeth Cabrera is an author and journalist who writes for The Fashion Vibes. With a talent for staying up-to-date on the latest news and trends, Elizabeth is dedicated to delivering informative and engaging articles that keep readers informed on the latest developments.
