How to Put Together a Vacation Capsule Wardrobe
After months of quarantining in our homes, are you ready for that favorite summer getaway? It’s needed even more so this year. I am truly tired of my own home and I LOVE my home. Let’s get you ready to GO!
“Capsule wardrobe is a term coined by Susie Faux, the owner of a London boutique called "Wardrobe" in the 1970s. According to Faux, a capsule wardrobe is a collection of a few essential items of clothing that do not go out of fashion, such as skirts, trousers, and coats, which can then be augmented with seasonal pieces. This idea was popularized by American designer Donna Karan, who, in 1985, released an influential capsule collection of seven interchangeable work-wear pieces.” -Wikipedia
Alexandra Martin from Hemline Towne Center Boutique joined us on our Facebook live and showed us how to put together a capsule wardrobe for vacation. Read on to discover all her fabulous tips!
5 reasons why a capsule wardrobe is great. (for vacation and in regular ‘ol life)
• You use items you already have
• Just a few new on trend items changes your look.
• Mixing and matching classic pieces creates hundreds of different looks with just a few items.
• Invest in the basics by buying high quality items that last longer. Some can be worn year-round.
• Accessories take up less space in a suitcase or closet but can make an outfit go from day to night.
Items you need: video items from Hemline are in parentheses.
• Short sleeve top- focus on things that can be styled a variety of ways. (Layered or worn with different bottoms)
• White short sleeve top (White eyelet)- Elevate your typical tee with a white top that can be worn with shorts and sneakers during the day or dressed up with wedges and jeans in the evening.
• Light weight blouse (Tie dye pink)- this could be a fun summer color. A blouse can be trendy but also last long after summer is gone. You want to choose one that mixes and matches with the shorts and jeans that you are bringing. This is definitely an investment piece that can be worn over and over.
• Classic cotton tee- laid back, easy to throw on with shorts, leggings or jeans and a pair of sneakers or flip-flops.
• 2-3 Shorts (High waist, tie front)- keep it simple. Neutral color.
• Jeans (white skinny jeans)- white jeans in the summer look great with any top! Very versatile.
• T-shirt dress (Short black)- you can’t go wrong with this one. Easy one and done look. Comfortable and flowy. Can be worn with a variety of accessories for various times of day.
• Button front dress (Striped tie waist dress)- effortless and easy. Perfect for date night or “off duty.” Can be versatile by varying shoes (Sandals, white sneakers, or classic wedges).
• 3 shoes. Yes, I just typed that. Seriously. You can do it. I’m not sure I can. white sneakers (quick slip on for shopping time!), neutral sandal/flip-flop (beach to pool or even lunch), nude wedge or block heel (jeans, shorts or dress. Elevates your look).
• Hat- Martha-Carol added this one because she loves hats!
That’s it. Now throw in your swimsuit, towel, hair and makeup stuff and off you go! Enjoy! Don’t forget the sunscreen!
To see the video in full, click here.
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