Autumn Season | Summer Color Type

24 Pieces // 51 Outfits

Today, let's combine Classic and Natural style essences to create a casual and functional capsule wardrobe for the autumn season!

I’ve had quite a few requests for capsule wardrobes that combine the Classic body type and the Natural essence, or vice versa. So I’ve created a capsule example combining these two style essences that I hope can provide some inspiration for anyone who wishes to combine the Classic and Natural styles, regardless of body type.

If you’re not sure what your body type is, I would love to invite you to book a color and body typing package with me!

And if you’d like to learn more about the Classic or Natural body types, make sure to check out my body type capsule wardrobe series here when you’re done watching this video!

Combining the Classic + Natural Style Essences

Combining the Classic and Natural style elements creates an aesthetic that balances timeless elegance with a relaxed and effortless effect. 

Both styles appreciate symmetry, but while Classic gravitates towards tailored and refined pieces, Natural embraces relaxed and unconstructed designs. When marrying these two styles, aim for a harmonious blend of structured pieces, relaxed fabrics, and earthy textures. 

Necklines should be simple, unembellished, and open; think unbuttoned shirt collars, V-necks, and sleeveless tops. Sporty necklines such as crewnecks and halter necks are also excellent for this style combination. 

Lean into straight, slightly relaxed, or slightly fitted silhouettes. Steer clear of anything too oversized or overly rigid. 

Accessories can be understated or bold, but should be medium-to-large in scale to play up the Natural essence. Finally, outfit details such as a gentle waist definition can be achieved with a well-placed belt, tailoring, or a French tuck. Combining Classic and Natural styles results in a look that's effortlessly polished.

Color Palette

For this capsule, I wanted to create a serene and tonal palette with just a bit of contrast, suitable for a soft and cool Summer color palette. Let’s start with shades of gray, taupe, and beige to provide a varied neutral foundation for this palette. Then, add a muted black and soft white to provide some contrast. And finally, lavender, lilac, baby blue, and sky blue for our statement colors.

Capsule Wardrobe

The final capsule includes 6 tops, 6 bottoms, 1 dress, 2 jackets, 4 shoes, and 5 accessories for 24 items which can create at least 51 interchangeable outfits.

6 Tops

black denim short sleeve // white square neck tank (OR) // cream silk shirt // lilac v-neck sweater // halterneck blouse // light blue sweater

6 Bottoms

cream faux leather trousers // gray pleated trousers // taupe straight-leg jeans // purple leather pants // blue midi skirt // dark blue wide-leg jeans

1 Dress

blue unique shirt dress (OR)

2 outerwear

gray blazer // light gray trench (OR)

4 Shoes

black strappy sandals // beige dr martens // black ankle boots // white sneakers (OR)

5 Accessories

colorful silk scarf // blue zebra shoulder bag // black raffia tote // purple floral choker // black and white hat

51 Outfits

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Spring Season | Summer Color Type

28 Pieces // 60 Outfits

Today, let’s create another casual capsule wardrobe example for the Theatrical Romantic Kibbe type! 

My goal for this series is not to provide “the perfect” capsule wardrobe for a specific body type, but to show a few concepts, items, and style elements that you can adopt for your body type. I want to break out of the common Kibbe stereotypes and show you how you can really own your personal style while still incorporating items and combinations that honor your body type.

A Client Capsule Example

This time, I’m sharing a capsule wardrobe that I recently created for a client with a Theatrical Romantic body type and a Soft Summer color palette.

I thought this capsule wardrobe example would really resonate because this client’s goals for her capsule are quite common. She is looking for a mostly-neutral color palette with just a few pops of soft summer colors. And although she knows it may not technically be her best color, she wants to include plenty of black within her palette because her personal style just doesn’t feel the same without it.

She has a casual, classic, and minimalist style with a bit of a romantic touch. She loves skinny jeans, faux leather leggings, peplum tops, and long cardigans which goes to show how our style intuition can often line up very well with the clothing recommendations for our body types. She’s also a strict vegan. And finally, she wants to keep each item around $100-$200.

Color Palette

This client is a Soft Summer color type who wants a mostly neutral, minimalist color palette with just a few pops of color. I started her color palette off with a cool cream and black as the base. Although black is often not recommended for Soft Summers, black is very important in this client’s personal style and her current wardrobe. So let’s give her plenty of options in black! Once she is able to experiment more with a lighter, Soft Summer color palette and black becomes less of a comfort zone for her, she can choose to use black more strategically to create an effect, or perhaps to use black only in certain seasons. But until then, it’s always important to include the colors that you love most in your capsule! 

Then, for a bit of color, let’s add light denim blue, dusty pink, and rose. This client already owns a few pink pieces, including a bold pink blazer which we are going to incorporate into this capsule.

And finally, let’s add a few more variations of light neutrals to give more depth and interest to this mostly-neutral color palette. Off-white, cool beige, and neutral camel brown complete the color palette.

Capsule Wardrobe

Now that we have our color palette, let’s put together our casual Theatrical Romantic capsule wardrobe.

I had worked with this client before, so there were a few items that we had chosen during previous sessions that I knew I would be including in her capsule. A pink blazer, a white cap sleeve bodysuit, a pink longline cardigan, a beige blazer, a long sleeve knit with a sweetheart neckline, a baby blue t-shirt, a pair of blue skinny jeans, a pair of beige or taupe ankle boots, a pair of white sneakers, and a camel structured bag.

For her capsule, she really wants to take things back to basics and choose items that are either very well suited to her body type, or that are items she already loves to wear. So let’s see how we can add some simple but elevated basics to round out her wardrobe and give her tons of outfit options that she will enjoy wearing.

The Final Capsule

The final capsule includes 9 tops, 4 bottoms, 1 romper, 5 jackets, 5 shoes, and 3 bags for 28 items which can create at least 60 interchangeable outfits.

** Note that not all item recommendations below are vegan.**

9 Tops

beige tie-front peplum top // white peplum top // white sweetheart neckline top // black peplum top // white t-shirt // light blue t-shirt // cream v-neck cardigan // black bandeau top (OR, tank) // cream bandeau top

4 Bottoms

white tiered maxi skirt (OR) // black tapered trousers (OR) // blue skinny jeans // cream belted trousers

1 Romper

white shirt-style romper (OR)

5 outerwear

long pink cardigan // cream classic blazer (OR) // black motorcycle jacket (OR) // pink blazer (sold out) // light camel cardigan (OR)

5 Shoes

white sneakers // beige ankle boots (OR) // pink flats (OR) // black loafers (OR) // white sandals (OR)

4 Accessories

silver drop earrings // pink vegan leather tote // white vegan clutch // camel structured bag (sold out)

57 Outfits

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Autumn Season | Spring Color Type

26 Pieces // 57 Outfits

Hey everyone! Today, let’s create a capsule wardrobe example for the Romantic Kibbe type! 

As I’ve mentioned before, my goal for this series is not to provide “the perfect” capsule wardrobe for a specific body type, but to show a few concepts, items, and style elements that you can adopt for your body type. I want to break out of the common Kibbe stereotypes and show you how you can really own your personal style while still incorporating items and combinations that honor your body type.

If you’re not sure what your Kibbe body type is, I highly recommend checking out Aly Art, her channel is huge. I have also enjoyed Elyssa Aesthetic and Style Thoughts by Rita, and Justine Leconte has also made a video about the Kibbe types. Of course, I will also continue to talk about the Kibbe body types if that’s something you guys are interested in, so I welcome you to leave tons of questions below so that I know exactly what you want to learn about next!

Introduction to the Romantic Body Type

Before we dive into Kibbe’s descriptions of the Soft Dramatic body type, I would just like to say that everything I am presenting here is my own interpretation of Kibbe’s work and may not always align with David Kibbe’s intentions. I’ll always encourage you to check out the Strictly Kibbe Facebook group if you’d like to learn more straight from the source. Okay, now let’s get into an introduction to the Soft Classic woman.

All of the Kibbe body types are primarily described by their unique mix of yin, or feminine traits, and yang, or masculine traits. The Romantic woman is 100% “yin” in both her bone structure and her body structure. Her dominant descriptors are delicate and curved. She has a short vertical line, small bone structure, defined waist, and rounded shoulders and hips. Her shoulders, waist, and hips create an hourglass or pear shape. Her facial features are also delicate, soft, and full; often with large rounded eyes. 

Some great examples of Romantic women are Beyoncé, Helena Bonham Carter, and Emilia Clarke. Marilyn Monroe is another Kibbe-verified Romantic.

Romantic Keywords

Keywords for the Romantic include:

• Delicate

• Curved

• Small

• Short

• Soft

• Rounded

• Airy

• Draped

• Lush

• Gentle

Color Palette

So, now that we know a little bit more about the Romantic body type, let’s talk about the color palette for this capsule wardrobe.

This capsule is for a Romantic woman with the spring color type, who is a mom who works from home and wants to be comfortable, but also dress more artsy. She likes classic, minimal style, and monochrome looks. To keep the base of this capsule light and minimal, I started with cream and white. Next, let’s sprinkle in some earthy shades of brown to give a more autumnal feel to the neutral palette. And to create some artsy, creative looks, let’s add bright red-orange, deep ocean blue, fern green, and army green as statement colors for this capsule.

Capsule Wardrobe

Okay! Let’s put together our Romantic capsule wardrobe.

As I mentioned previously, this particular woman is a mom who works from home who wants to be comfortable, but also dress more artsy. She likes classic, minimal style, monochrome, jeans, scoop-necks, plaid, and workwear-inspired pieces. She doesn’t like frilly things, big bold prints, high necklines, or anything that might shorten the appearance of her legs.

To accomplish an artsy look, there are a few different methods she can employ. She can use bold color combinations, sophisticated monochrome looks, interesting textures, or avant-garde cuts, silhouettes, or prints. While big, bold prints, frills, and high necklines are no-go’s for her, there are plenty of possibilities for bold, artistic looks if we pay close attention to finding unique textures, cuts, and color combinations.

Just as I did in my previous video, I will be showing you some examples of non-traditional Romantic outfits, but let’s start with a few pieces that are solid choices for the Romantic body type. 

For the Romantic woman, light and flowy fabrics with rounded shapes and waist definition are on the top of the list.

This red cowl-neck blouse is perfect for the romantic type. The soft draping and rounded shapes at the neckline will accentuate the bust, and the light fabric will skim your curves and allow for waist definition when tucked in or belted. This will also be a great fall layering piece when paired with some workwear-inspired outfits. 

Another creative piece for the Romantic type is a pair of skinny jeans with an interesting belt detail. Skinny jeans might not always be trendy, but they have become a classic and are one of the most flattering denim styles for Romantics. Waist accentuation is always a bonus and this denim bow waist is a great way to add personality and detail to a simple jeans-and-a-top outfit.

Now let’s talk about a few pieces that are personalized for this particular client, but don’t necessarily follow every dressing “rule” for the Romantic kibbe type.

As I mentioned earlier, this client doesn’t like very many prints, but she does love plaid. Plaid is not usually recommended for the Romantic type and is more likely to be recommended for the Natural type. A boxy and thick plaid top would likely not be the best choice for a romantic. However, this top has a cut that accentuates the waist and bust, and includes some rounded lines at the shoulder, which makes it a wonderful choice for a Romantic who wants to include plaid in her capsule wardrobe.

This client also wants to include some workwear-inspired pieces in her wardrobe. To accomplish this, we need to find pieces with soft and light fabrics, or pieces with clear waist emphasis, to avoid selecting the boxy and masculine workwear styles that have been on trend for a while. First, I chose this unique blazer-inspired piece with a light, flowy fabric and amazing belt detail. This piece ticks so many boxes as it is unique and creative while having some workwear-inspired flare. 

If you are a Romantic and you want to go for a more traditional blazer, one option would be to choose a short, peplum style blazer in a thin, flexible fabric. However, for this capsule I wanted to play up the creative vibes with this striking hourglass blazer. The shoulder line of this blazer is admittedly quite sharp and could suit more yang body types as well, but the hourglass silhouette will be so flattering on the Romantic body type. The wrapped lapel also creates a beautiful s-curve line throughout the garment. If fitted correctly, I think this could still be a beautiful blazer for a creative Romantic type who wants to make a statement with her look.

Okay, now that we’ve talked about some standout pieces and why they work for the Romantic type, let’s finish up the rest of the capsule.

For tops, I want to add a few more basics and a couple of warm sweaters for the autumn season. I added this knitted top with a sweetheart neckline, two white scoop-neck t-shirts in different sleeve lengths and fits, a chocolate brown sweater set with an interesting neckline, a silky cream camisole, a white one-shoulder top, and a cream tie-front cardigan.

For bottoms, I added a bold pair of warm red denim, a pair of cream cigarette trousers, and a pair of comfy white jeans. And one bold knit dress with an off-shoulder detail.

To achieve a creative style, I think outerwear and accessories are great opportunities to make an impact. So, let’s choose a couple more coats. This cropped sherpa-style jacket is a fun option and an interesting texture to incorporate into an outfit. And let’s also add a classic tie-waist coat in cream. A monochrome look with this coat would be such a chic option for creative events.

For shoes, a pair of printed sneakers in neutral tones is a great way to add some interest without overpowering an outfit. Plus, this client is a mom so sneakers or other flat shoe options are key. Let’s add a pair of neutral flats as well. And for occasionwear, a pair of cream ankle boots and these fun sherpa-textured mules will cover all the bases.

A couple of trendy, yet classic bags will go wonderfully with this capsule. This Coach Pillow Tabby in cream is super fun and will remain a classic for quite some time due to the classic color and overall shape. And this Proenza Schouler clutch is a nice light and airy option with a bit more of a polished look. Finally, for a pop of color and personality, let’s add a velvet headband and a forest green beanie to the mix.

The Final Capsule

The final capsule includes 9 tops, 4 bottoms, 1 dress, 4 jackets, 4 shoes, 2 bags, and 2 accessories for 26 items which can create at least 57 interchangeable outfits.

9 Tops

white scoop-neck (OR) // brown sweater combo // red cowl-neck top // plaid peplum top // sweetheart neckline top // cream satin tank // long-sleeve scoop-neck tee // tie-front cardigan (OR) // one-shoulder blouse

4 Bottoms

cream trousers // red bootcut denim // white straight-leg jeans // belted skinny jeans

1 Dress

one-shoulder dress

4 outerwear

hourglass blazer (OR) // belted blazer-style top // white wrap coat (OR) // cropped shearling jacket (OR)

4 Shoes

cream ballet flats // shearling-textured mules (sold out) // neutral patterned sneakers // cream ankle boots

4 Accessories

ribbed beanie (OR) // velvet headband // coach pillow tabby // loeffler randall clutch

57 Outfits

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Autumn Season | Winter Color Type

23 Pieces // 54 Outfits

Hey everyone! Today, let’s create a capsule wardrobe example for the Soft Classic Kibbe type.

My goal for this series is not to provide “the perfect” capsule wardrobe for a specific body type, but to show a few concepts, items, and style elements that you can adopt for your body type. I want to break out of the common Kibbe stereotypes and show you how you can really own your personal style while still incorporating items and combinations that honor your body type.

If you’re not sure what your Kibbe body type is, I highly recommend checking out Aly Art, her channel is huge. I have also enjoyed Elyssa Aesthetic and Style Thoughts by Rita, and Justine Leconte has also made a video about the Kibbe types. Of course, I will also continue to talk about the Kibbe body types if that’s something you guys are interested in, so I welcome you to leave tons of questions below so that I know exactly what you want to learn about next!

Introduction to the Soft Classic Body Type

Before we dive into Kibbe’s descriptions of the Soft Dramatic body type, I would just like to say that everything I am presenting here is my own interpretation of Kibbe’s work and may not always align with David Kibbe’s intentions. I’ll always encourage you to check out the Strictly Kibbe Facebook group if you’d like to learn more straight from the source. Okay, now let’s get into an introduction to the Soft Classic woman.

All of the Kibbe body types are primarily described by their unique mix of yin, or feminine traits, and yang, or masculine traits. The Soft Classic woman is a balance of yin and yang with just a bit more “yin.” She is symmetrical and proportional with a romantic undercurrent. Her dominant descriptors are balance and curve. She has a moderate vertical line and has a balanced appearance with a somewhat delicate bone structure and slightly curvy figure. She has evenly proportioned waist, bust, and hips and her arms and legs tend to be moderately short. Her facial features are also symmetrical, soft, and full. 

Some great examples of modern Soft Classic women are Lupita Nyong’o and Marion Cotillard. Other Kibbe-verified Soft Classic celebrities include Olivia de Havilland and Grace Kelly.

Soft Classic Keywords

Keywords for the Soft Classic include:

• Symmetrical

• Curved

• Balanced

• Smooth

• Draped

• Tailored

• Delicate

• Elegant

• Sophisticated

• Composed

Color Palette

So, now that we know a little bit more about the Soft Classic body type, let’s talk about the color palette for this capsule wardrobe.

This capsule is for a Soft Classic woman with the winter color type, who wants to include some color but prefers subtle, blended combinations of primarily neutral colors. To accomplish this, I started with a base of cobalt blue and navy. 

Because we want to create soft, blended color combinations, I won’t include any complementary colors in this palette. Instead, let’s choose a few analogous colors to include. I chose a deep teal, royal emerald, and icy grape as the statement colors for this capsule. And for the neutrals, let’s keep it cool and classic with black, gray, and white.

Capsule Wardrobe

Okay! Let’s put together our Soft Classic capsule wardrobe.

Just as I did in my previous video, I will be showing you some examples of non-traditional Soft Classic outfits, but let’s start by talking about a few pieces that are harmonious with the soft classic body type. 

This emerald green wrap dress from Diane Von Furstenburg is definitely a hero piece for the Soft Classic. Although it is not perfectly symmetrical, the classic wrap dress in a soft fabric gives a soft and balanced look. The knee-length is perfect for the Soft Classic’s moderate vertical line, the draped fabric creates soft rounded lines, and the subtle tie waist accentuates her delicate curve. 

Another great Soft Classic piece is this blazer. The light fabric and curved lapels and hem all help to create softly rounded shapes on the body. 

Another element to look for is a scoop neck or u-neck. I chose three tops in colors from the core color palette to create a nice starting point for this capsule. Similarly, a softly rounded, classic pair of navy trousers and a pair of dark wash denim are a great place to start for the Soft Classic as well.

Now, let’s have a little bit of fun with the rest of the capsule. This client loves elevated basics and wants to maintain some sophistication while keeping the capsule casual, and just a little bit edgy. 

For bottoms, let’s step slightly outside of the Soft Classic realm with a midi-length denim skirt and tailored black waxed denim. As I mentioned previously, this client likes to have a little bit of edge in some of her outfits. 

While overly dramatic styles would look far too edgy and overpowering on the Soft Classic, just a little bit of sharpness will go a long way to create an edgy look. The tailored and symmetrical nature of these pieces is harmonious with the Soft Classic type although they are admittedly a bit more on the yang side of the spectrum. The slight yang tendency of these pieces will look quite edgy on the Soft Classic, which is the intended effect. However, when worn with delicate and soft tops, the overall look can feel right at home on a Soft Classic.

Moving on to dresses, let’s add a couple options in varying lengths. Although a knee-length dress is admittedly the best length for a Soft Classic, slightly shorter or slightly longer lengths are still within the realm of possible. This symmetrical square-neck dress is a great early-fall option and offers a lot of opportunities for layering. And this midi-length shirt dress is classic and versatile.

Finally, the bag is a soft, medium-sized pouch bag from Bottega Veneta, although a classic crossbody bag would be great for this capsule as well.

The Final Capsule

The final capsule includes 9 tops, 4 bottoms, 3 dresses, 3 jackets, 3 shoes, and one bag for 23 items which can create at least 54 interchangeable outfits.

9 Tops

cobalt scoop-neck tee // navy scoop-neck bodysuit // white shoulder ruffle top // navy cardigan // off-shoulder sweater // purple ribbed turtleneck (OR) // teal criss-cross top // collared sweater // white scoop-neck tee

4 Bottoms

a-line denim skirt // ankle trousers // dark wash denim (OR) // coated straight-leg jeans

3 Dresses

emerald wrap dress (OR) // silk midi dress // tie-shoulder mini dress

3 Coats

shearling jacket // wool wrap coat // rounded black blazer

3 Shoes

silver bow heels // adidas sambas // loafer-style boots

1 bag

bottega veneta pouch

54 Outfits

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Autumn Season | Autumn Color Type

24 Pieces // 54 Outfits

Hey everyone!

I know a lot of you guys are interested in the Kibbe Image ID system, so I thought it would be really fun to put together some capsule wardrobe examples based on the Kibbe body types.

Today, let’s create an autumn capsule wardrobe for the Soft Dramatic Kibbe type.

For this Kibbe series, what I’d really like to do is break out of the common Kibbe stereotypes and show you how you can really own your personal style while still choosing items and combinations that honor your body type.

If you’re not sure what your Kibbe body type is, I highly recommend checking out Aly Art, her channel is huge. I have also enjoyed Elyssa Aesthetic and Style Thoughts by Rita, and Justine Leconte has also made a video about the Kibbe types. Of course, I will also continue to talk about the Kibbe body types if that’s something you guys are interested in, so I welcome you to leave tons of questions below so that I know exactly what you want to learn about next!

Introduction to the Soft Dramatic Body Type

Before we dive into Kibbe’s descriptions of the Soft Dramatic body type, I would just like to say that everything I am presenting here is my own interpretation of Kibbe’s work and may not always align with David Kibbe’s intentions for his system. I’ll always encourage you to check out the Strictly Kibbe Facebook group if you’d like to learn more straight from the source. Okay, now let’s get into an introduction to the Soft Dramatic woman.

All of the Kibbe body types are primarily described by their unique mix of yin, or feminine traits, and yang, or masculine traits. The Soft Dramatic woman is a combination of sharp yang with a pronounced yin undercurrent. Her dominant descriptors are elongated and curved. She has a long vertical line and is moderate-to-tall in height with long, angular limbs. Although she is quite tall and is yang-dominant, she can appear delicate due to narrowness. She is a tall, elongated hourglass with a moderately defined waist. She appears soft, particularly through the bust and hips. Her facial features are also full and lush, often with large rounded eyes and full lips but will also include some sharpness in the nose, cheekbones, or chin. 

A great example of a Soft Dramatic is Sofia Vergara. If you are a Soft Dramatic, I highly recommend looking at Sofia's style for inspiration on how to execute both casual and formal Soft Dramatic looks. Other Kibbe-verified Soft Dramatic celebrities include Marlene Dietrich and Ava Gardner.

Soft Dramatic Keywords

Keywords for the Soft Dramatic include:

• Elongated

• Curved

• Enveloping

• Lush

• Lavish

• Draped

• Powerful

• Flowy

• Polished

• Detailed

Clothing Recommendations for Soft Dramatics

Bottoms

• Flare jeans

• Boot leg jeans

• Skinny jeans

• Straight leg jeans

Tops

• Wrap tops

• V-necks

• Rounded necklines

• Off-shoulder necklines

• Draped outerwear

• Long cardigans (knee-length or below)

Details

• Large round accessories

  • Earrings

  • Sunglasses

  • Statement necklaces

• Large bags

• Long scarves for added softness

• Ruched detailing

• Wrap detailing

• Head-to-toe monochrome or tonal looks

• Lightweight, draped fabrics

Qualities to avoid in clothing selections include stiff structured pieces and heavy fabrics.

Color Palette

So, now that we know a little bit more about the Soft Dramatic body type, let’s take a brief detour to talk about the color palette for this capsule wardrobe.

I’ve had some requests for color palette examples for the autumn color type, so I want to include some warm and moody tones in this palette. I started with one of my favorite color combinations, khaki green and ripe orange. 

Using two of my favorite tips for creating complex and interesting color palettes, I added a light yellow and chocolate brown which are both analogous to orange, then I added a deep muted blue which is complementary to orange on the color wheel. Now, we can create both blended, tonal looks and bright, contrasted looks by combining the analogous and complementary colors in different ways with different outfits. Finally, let’s add black, white, and gray to build up the neutral foundation for the palette.

Capsule Wardrobe

Okay! Let’s put together our Soft Dramatic capsule wardrobe.

Now, I will be showing you some examples of non-traditional Soft Dramatic outfits, but let’s start this capsule off strong with the hero piece for the Soft Dramatic - the curve-hugging maxi dress. This khaki green dress from Significant Other is THE ULTIMATE Soft Dramatic piece. The rounded cutout highlights the waist while draped detail hugs and enhances the natural curve of the body. The long length in the skirt and arms and high neckline are also elongating and play up the Soft Dramatic’s long vertical line. I also snagged this yellow dress from the same brand, which fits with the autumn color palette and has more of a casual feel that could easily be worn with sneakers or a short jacket for a daytime look.

Moving to tops, another key piece for this capsule is this khaki green ruched off-shoulder top. The ruched detail is figure-hugging and creates soft lines which are harmonious with the Soft Dramatic. Off-shoulder necklines are also a gorgeous option for casual Soft Dramatic outfits since they are easy and effortless while also exuding a bit of understated glamor.

The Final Capsule

The final capsule includes 9 tops, 4 bottoms, 2 dresses, 2 jackets, 4 shoes, 2 bags, and one pair of sunglasses for 24 items which can create at least 54 interchangeable outfits. The color palette for this capsule is an earthy and moody combination of brown, orange, army green, yellow, dark blue, black, white, and gray. The color palette is warm, deep, and slightly muted, great for the autumn color type.

9 Tops

green ruched top // blue silky blouse // subtle peplum top (OR) // white wrap shirt (OR) // striped wrap shirt // black knit sweater (sold out) // brown t-shirt // orange longline cardigan // charcoal sweater

4 Bottoms

gray straight leg jeans // wide leg tailored pants (sold out) // coated flare jeans (OR) // blue wide leg jeans

2 Dresses

khaki cut-out maxi dress // yellow one-shoulder dress

2 Jackets

cropped puffer jacket // black wool jacket

4 Shoes

western-style ankle boots (OR) // converse hi-tops // orange mules // lug sole boots

3 Accessories

metallic bag (sold out) // loewe puzzle bag (OR) // orange statement sunglasses

54 Outfits

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Travel Capsule Wardrobe | Summer Season | Winter Color Type

34 Pieces // 105 Outfits

Hey everyone! Today I thought it would be fun to take you through my entire process of creating my travel capsule wardrobe for an upcoming trip to Nashville. I think this will be really useful because not only will it give you some ideas for your next travel capsule, it’s also kind of a microcosm of the capsule wardrobe curation process. So you can take these exact steps and apply them when you create your day-to-day capsule wardrobe as well.

The Planning Process

What are Your Goals?

The first thing I ask myself any time that I’m planning a wardrobe is: what are my goals for this season or this trip?

My main goal for this capsule is to create a few new looks that represent my current style and maybe try a couple new silhouettes or textures. I also want to focus on completing the looks with the right accessories to achieve a moderate level of visual interest and ensure that they aren’t too basic.

Create Your Calendar

Next, I put together a calendar of all of the activities I have planned for the trip or season ahead. This helps me figure out how many outfits I’ll need for each activity.

For our Nashville trip, we are taking our dog Basil, so we will be taking two travel days on each end of the trip to drive down. On the first leg of the trip, we plan to stay in a rural area with a farm nearby, so I think we might like to go for a bit of a nature walk after driving in the car all day. The next day, we will arrive in Nashville so I think we might find a nice place to go for dinner and drinks. Over the weekend, I’ll be attending a bridal shower and a wedding, so I need very specific outfits for each of those events. Now, I’ll fill out the rest of the calendar with various activities that I think we will want to do, like going for coffee, meals, and doing some sightseeing.

If you’ve ever been to Nashville, what was your favorite part of your trip? I’d love to hear your suggestions in the comments!

Based on my calendar, I’ll need at least:

4 - Travel Outfits

4 - Daytime Activity Outfits

5 - Dinner/Drinks Outfits

2 - Concert/Bar Outfits

1 - Bridal Shower Guest Outfit

1 - Wedding Guest Outfit

Start With What You Have

So, now that I know how many outfits I need for each activity, I’ll start building the capsule with items that I already own. I keep a folder on my computer full of images of everything in my wardrobe, so I can easily drag and drop them into a Keynote to visualize my capsule (watch the video to see how). I highly recommend doing this for your own wardrobe if you can. Every time you buy something new, take a screenshot and save it to your own wardrobe folder. This will make planning your future capsule wardrobes so much easier.

For my Nashville capsule, I’ve pulled together a bunch of band tees, some tank tops, a tube top, a couple of button-down shirts, and a couple of knit tops with interesting necklines. I’ve also added some jeans, a pair of wide-leg culottes, and a couple pairs of shorts, three dresses, one leather jacket, and a few pairs of sneakers and low-heeled sandals. I thought about adding some western-style boots, but I think it will be a bit too hot for the ones that I own, and these wouldn’t do well in rainy weather either. I also added two bags, my Chanel classic flap and this really cool Cult Gaia Ark bag that I love for summer and always get so many compliments on. And let’s add a pair of sunglasses too (keep scrolling to the final capsule for links to all the items).

Identify Gaps

So this is a really good start, but there are a few gaps that I can see right off the bat. First of all, I only have two pairs of shorts and they’re both denim cutoffs. Since it’s going to be pretty hot during most days, I’m going to need to add a few more pairs of shorts so that I don’t end up wearing the same two pairs every day. I also need to add another pair of shoes that will be comfortable to walk around in during the day.

If you want to extend the life of your shoes, it’s important to rotate between at least two pairs so that you can give each pair a rest for at least a day between wears. This will allow the shoe to relax back into its intended shape and help to keep them looking nice and new as long as possible. 

I also might want to add a pair of stylish, weatherproof boots for rainy days. I also only have one jacket selected. I should probably either choose a couple more jackets from my existing wardrobe or add a new one so that I have more options. I’ve also been on the lookout for the perfect denim jacket, so maybe I’ll see if I can find one.

Gather Inspiration

Before we go shopping for anything new, let’s gather some inspiration to help paint a visual picture of what this capsule could look like. I’m going to head over to Pinterest and create a board where we can start dumping some photos.

As I’ve been thinking about this trip, I’ve come up with a few trends or themes that I want to include. Check out my Pinterest board for some examples!

Monochrome

The first theme is monochrome. As you might have noticed, I have a lot of monochromatic outfit options in black and gray, but I want to start adding more monochromatic outfits in other colors. 

Boxer Shorts + Oversized Shirt

I’ve also noticed this trend of wearing boxer-style shorts with a matching, oversized shirt which I think looks really cool and chic. It definitely meshes well with my personal style and looks like it would be a really comfortable daytime vacation outfit.

Athleisure

Since we are going to be walking around a lot, this trip will also be a good time to add some athleisure elements. I’ve also been eyeing the Prada Cleo bag ever since I included it in my Spring/Summer outfit formulas video a while back, and I think it really amps up the athleisure vibe and takes casual outfits to the next level.

Go Shopping!

Now that we’ve collected some inspiration and have a better idea of the creative direction for this capsule, let’s go shopping! Watch the video to see my process!

The Final Capsule

The final capsule includes 34 items and can create at least 105 outfits. The color palette for this capsule is a deep and moody combination of red, blue, navy, emerald green, black, white, and cream. The color palette is cool, deep, and saturated, great for the winter color type.

11 Tops

blue striped shirt (OR) // black tube top // cream bing tee // white ribbed tank // green anine bing tee // black one-shoulder knit (OR) // white one-shoulder tank (OR) // red off-shoulder knit // black one-shoulder tank (OR) // linen shirt // charcoal bing tee

7 Bottoms

wide leg leather pants // white denim shorts (OR) // kick flare jeans // striped boxer shorts (OR) // high rise stove pipe jeans // black denim shorts (OR) // dark blue culottes (old)

3 Dresses

white linen wrap dress (longer version) // navy strapless cocktail dress // black linen wrap dress (similar)

3 Jackets

black leather jacket // black denim jacket // blue denim jacket

6 Shoes

black two-strap sandals (OR) // white sorel sneakers (OR) // black lug-sole boots (OR) // platform vans old skool // white strappy sandals (OR) // black sorel sneakers (OR)

4 Accessories

black chanel classic flap // cult gaia ark bag (dupe) // black prada cleo bag // dolce & gabbana squared sunglasses

105 Outfits

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Smart Casual Dress Code | All Seasons | Summer Color Type

35 Pieces // 156 Outfits

So today, let’s talk about the enigma that is the Smart Casual office dress code. Plus, I’ll be sharing a Smart Casual work wardrobe for the summer color type. But first, what is Smart Casual, what kinds of things can you wear, and how should you put together Smart Casual outfits for work?

What is the Smart Casual Dress Code?

The Smart Casual dress code can be ambiguous and encapsulates a range of different clothing items and outfit combinations. Smart Casual requires full looks that include a balance of polished business attire with relaxed elements. This is great because it provides opportunities for you to bring more of your personal style into your workwear wardrobe. However, it can feel challenging to create the perfect balance of casual pieces and formal business attire. 

Especially if you are aiming to create a minimal capsule wardrobe full of Smart Casual outfits, some outfits will naturally come off more formal or more casual. However, creating a Smart Casual capsule wardrobe might not be as challenging as you think. A few key accessories, like a pair of heels, casual flats or polished sneakers, a colorful scarf or funky earrings can be tools in your arsenal to dress up your more casual outfits or dress down the formal ones. Plus, it can be great to have more formal outfits for presentations, meetings with clients, or interviews; and more relaxed ones for casual Friday or after-work events.

Smart Casual vs Other Dress Codes

Smart Casual is probably the most relaxed office dress code. While a creative office might allow for less polish or refinement in an outfit, expectations for creative execution are likely to be higher.

Smart Casual is more versatile and flexible than business casual, allowing for more color and a wider range of items that can be appropriate, like dark wash denim, shirt dresses, and jumpsuits which aren’t typically considered appropriate for business casual. While many people may opt for neutral color palettes, there is room for brighter color combinations in most Smart Casual environments.

Smart Casual also offers opportunities to wear very formal pieces, like suit separates, that are usually associated with Formal business attire. Although a traditional full matching suit in a conservative color worn with a crisp white shirt and heels which would be right at home in a Formal office would probably come across much too formal for a Smart Casual office.

Smart Casual Pieces

Some examples of smart casual pieces include:

Dresses

• Knee-length or midi-length collared shirt dress

• Knee-length or midi-length wrap dress

Bottoms

• Dark wash blue or black jeans without distressing

• Trousers

• A-line Skirts

• Pencil Skirts

• Flowy Skirts

Tops

• Cardigan

• Camisole

• Blouses

• Button-up shirts

• Fine knit sweaters

Tailoring

• Relaxed suits

• Formal jumpsuits

• Blazers

Shoes

• Ballet flats

• Loafers

• Low heels

• Mules

• Clean polished sneakers

The Smart Casual Capsule Wardrobe

The final capsule includes 35 items and can create at least 156 outfits. The color palette for this capsule is a light and radiant combination of lavender cornflower blue, and cool pink with pops of yellow and muted lime green. To provide some grounding for the looks, over 50% of the items are neutrals in off-white, white, navy, and black. The color palette is cool, light, and soft, great for the summer color type.

15 Tops

beige cardigan // lavender floral top // blue cotton shirt // blue knit polo // off-white flowy top // short sleeve white shirt // navy asymmetric tank // lavender one-shoulder top // white t-shirt (or this one) // lavender open-knit cardigan // cornflower blue cardigan // white vintage style top // pink one-shoulder bodysuit // cream halter top // blue puff-sleeve top

6 Bottoms

black leather skirt // white trousers // yellow straight-leg jeans // dark wash wide leg jeans // navy a-line skirt // black trousers

2 Dresses

white shirt dress // lavender tank dress

2 Suits + 1 Blazer

white tie-waist blazer // pink suit jacket // pink suit pants // chartreuse suit jacket // chartreuse suit trousers

4 Shoes

cream heeled mules // lavender ballet flats // black loafers (or these chunky ones) // polished white sneakers

3 Accessories

black hobo bag // colorful scarf // chartreuse handbag

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Summer Season | Spring Color Type

30 Pieces // 120 Outfits

Today I have another color palette example for you, plus some tips for summer layering and mixing prints in a capsule wardrobe. This example is inspired by Jasmine who has been typed as a spring color type and is looking to incorporate more bright, spring colors into her wardrobe. 

Jasmine mentioned that she was typed as a Blue Spring by House of Color. While I took a more general approach to creating this capsule wardrobe color palette, I will note that the end result lies somewhere between the Paint Box Spring and Blue Spring color types from House of Color. 

Jasmine has a casual, chic style with feminine touches and she values ease and practicality. She likes to wear jeans and leggings, but she prefers to avoid boxy trousers and high heels. She also wants to incorporate layering into her wardrobe.

Taking all of this into account, let’s see what kind of capsule wardrobe we can create for Jasmine!

The final capsule includes 30 items and can create at least 120 outfits. The color palette is warm and bright, great for the spring color type.

Building Jasmine’s Color Palette

I don’t know much about Jasmine’s coloring other than that she was typed as a spring. Let’s assume that she is warm, light, saturated, and contrasted.

For her base colors, let’s choose grass green and juicy orange. Then, for supporting colors, let’s add true red which is analogous to orange, as well as light blue to compliment her blue spring color type. For neutrals, a variety of warm tans, cream, white, and black will help to tone down and balance the bright color palette, providing more versatility in her outfit selections.

The final color palette is a bright and juicy combination of grass green, bright orange, true red, light blue, white, black and tan - perfect for a bright spring color type.

Summer Layering Ideas

Mixing Prints in a Capsule Wardrobe

A Vibrant & Casual Capsule Wardrobe

The final capsule includes 12 tops, 8 bottoms, 1 dress, 3 jackets, 4 shoes, and 2 bags, for 30 items which can create at least 120 interchangeable outfits. Keep scrolling for links to all of the items!

12 Tops

striped Parisian-style shirt // orange racerback bodysuit // green peplum halter top // pinstripe open-back top // orange muscle tee // tan corset top // orange striped t-shirt // light brown tank top // red tie-waist crop top // green hourglass tee // white silky camisole // cream slit-side tank

8 Bottoms

blue kick-flare denim // orange silky tailored shorts // cream joggers // green striped shorts // white slit-front leggings // tan tailored shorts // cream linen skort // tan kick-flare jeans

1 Dress

tie waist t-shirt dress

3 Outerwear

double-breasted blazer // classic trench // cream leather jacket

4 Shoes

low-heeled strappy sandals // colorful white sneakers // woven white slides // neutral Vans Old Skool

2 Bags

rattan shoulder bag // neutral geometric handbag

120 Outfits

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All Seasons | Winter Color Type

27 Pieces // 81 Outfits

Hey everyone! Today I have a winter color palette example for you! Plus, some tips on what to do if you like wearing dark colors but have light or gray hair; and I’ll be talking about how to blend classic and creative style elements to create a classic capsule wardrobe with a twist.

Today, I’ll be sharing a color palette and capsule wardrobe example for the winter color type. This example is inspired by Julie who left a lovely comment on my video on how to build the perfect color palette.

What kinds of color palette examples would you like to see next? Tell me a little bit about your style and which colors you like to wear in the comments down below, I’d love to make a video for you too!

The final capsule includes 27 items and can create at least 81 outfits. The color palette is cool, deep, and bright, great for the winter color type.

Building Julie’s Color Palette

Julie has a cool undertone and she enjoys wearing dark and bright colors. She would like her base colors to include navy, pink, and green, and she has identified cobalt blue and fuchsia as potential supporting colors since she tends to receive a lot of compliments when she wears these colors. This is an amazing start and Julie is doing everything right when it comes to identifying her perfect color palette. 

Her only concern is that her hair is becoming lighter over time and is often perceived as light brown or dark blonde, so she wonders if she should continue wearing the dark colors that she loves or if she should lighten up her color palette due to her lighter hair color. My advice is that she should continue wearing all of the colors she loves, regardless of her lighter hair color. All of the compliments she receives when she wears dark and bright colors are a sure sign that these colors are still flattering on her, plus wearing what you love should always trump conventional color season guidance (although it is important not to avoid trying something new)! 

However, I do have one quick tip when it comes to wearing dark colors with light hair. When choosing neutrals, stark black may create a heavier contrast than the contrast that exists in your natural coloring if you have light skin and medium-to-light hair. Choosing charcoal gray or navy as alternatives to black will bring more harmony with your natural beauty, especially for tops, jackets, or any items that are worn close to the face. 

Since Julie already did a great job of identifying some beautiful deep and bright colors for her color palette, there isn’t much work we need to do to complete it. Since she has a cool undertone, I’ve included an emerald green, navy, cobalt blue, and various shades of fuchsia which are colors we already know she loves to wear. For an extra pop of color and to bring some lightness and brightness into the palette, I added cornflower blue as an additional accent color. 

Finally, let’s select neutrals. Since Julie’s color palette already includes navy blue, let's also add various shades of gray and some crisp white to shake up the neutrals. 

The final color palette is a vibrant combination of emerald green, fuschia, gray, white, and blue - perfect for the winter color type.

A Classic & Creative Capsule Wardrobe

Now let’s put this color palette into action. Julie mentioned that she has a very classic and simple style consisting of button-down shirts, dark wash jeans, sweaters, and tees with nice details. She likes comfortable, but well-structured pieces. For her, I thought it would be interesting to search out some elevated basics and take her “classic with a twist” style to the next level by mixing in some creative style elements.

I made sure to start with a base of basics that align with Julie’s existing wardrobe. Two pairs of dark wash denim, a silk button-down shirt, a cotton button-down shirt, a crisp short-sleeve button-down, two elevated tees with interesting details, and a simple v-neck sweater.

To bring some personality and interest to Julie’s wardrobe, I added some creative pieces to her classic base. A great way to introduce some funky items into a classic wardrobe is to choose pieces that are either colorful with a classic shape, or neutral if they have a unique shape. Some pieces that accomplished this balance of classic with a twist include an emerald hoodie for a comfortable athleisure option, a dark emerald wrap skirt in a comfortable fabric and a classic pencil shape, a pair of silky navy joggers which adds an interesting shape while remaining understated in color, and some bright fuschia trousers for a twist on a classic wardrobe staple. Then, I brought in a bit more pink with a simple collarless shirt dress and a beautiful asymmetric cocktail dress which can be dressed up for parties or worn to work with a blazer. And of course, a couple pairs of fun heels and this super cool Mulberry Softie bag to punch up Julie’s accessories.

For a more classic or workwear inspired wardrobe, you could even swap out two of the outerwear pieces for a blazer and a trench coat and add a pair of pointed toe pumps to create more business-casual workplace appropriate outfits.

The final capsule includes 9 tops, 6 bottoms, 3 dresses, 3 jackets, 4 shoes, and 2 bags for 27 items which can create at least 81 interchangeable outfits.

9 Tops

gray ruffle sleeve t-shirt // navy v-neck sweater // blue button-up shirt // navy high-neck sleeveless top // emerald green hoodie // short sleeve white button-up // charcoal sleeveless tee // gray silk shirt // cobalt blue tank top

6 Bottoms

dark blue denim (or these) // navy cargo joggers // fuchsia trousers // dark gray denim // emerald pencil skirt // medium wash denim

3 Dresses

blue shirt dress // fuchsia one-shoulder dress // pink collarless shirtdress

3 Outerwear

denim shirt jacket // pink longline cardigan // gray boxy jacket

4 Shoes

white sneakers // emerald heeled mules // white studded ankle boots // pink strappy sandals

2 ACCESSORIES

black hobo bag // mulberry softie bag (or this one)

81 Outfits

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Spring Season | Spring Color Type

26 Pieces // 78 Outfits

Hey everyone! So lately there’s been a lot of interest around my post on capsule wardrobe color palettes where I explained my 5-step process for creating a color palette that is harmonious with your natural beauty. Since there has been so much interest in that video, I thought you might like to see some color palette examples for different color types using that same 5-step method to give you a little bit more inspiration if you’re not sure where to start.

Today, I’ll be sharing a color palette and capsule wardrobe example for the spring color type.

And before we get started, what kinds of color palette examples would you like to see next? Let me know in the comments down below, I’d love to create a capsule wardrobe example for you!

All in all, the final capsule includes 26 items and can create at least 78 outfits. The color palette is warm and bright, great for the clear spring color type.

An Example of Color Analysis

The key to creating a color palette that harmonizes with your natural beauty is to select colors that share common traits with your own natural coloring. For this color palette example, let’s imagine a woman such as the woman pictured below.

As you may be able to see, she has a warm undertone. On a spectrum from light to dark she has a medium value overall. She also has high intensity to her coloring meaning that she looks saturated and bright rather than soft and muted. And because her hair, eye, and skin color are quite similar to one another, she has low-to-medium contrast within her coloring. 

Color Analysis

Warm, medium depth, high intensity, saturated, bright, low contrast.

Part of the reason why I like to look at individual qualities of a person's coloring is because there is so much confusion surrounding seasonal color types. But for the sake of healthy debate, what color type would you choose for her? If I had to classify her into a particular seasonal color type, I would say she is a clear spring. Do you agree? Leave me a comment letting me know which color type you think she is, I would love to know your thoughts!

Creating a Capsule Wardrobe Color Palette

To create her color palette, we must first understand which colors she enjoys wearing. We can see from the photo that she might enjoy wearing neutrals, but it’s best to start with non-neutral colors and add our neutrals at the end. Let’s say that she also loves to wear green which would pair well with her hazel eyes.

Next, we would like to add at least one additional non-neutral color to her color palette in addition to green. In my video on how to build your perfect color palette, I talked about adding colors which are analogous to those chosen in the previous step. So let’s add blue as our analogous color. 

Another trick you can use if you’d like to be a little more bold with your color combinations is to choose complementary colors within your color palette. For this woman, a warm red like peach or coral would add complexity and interest to her color palette when paired with her green clothing items, while also bringing in a warmer color that enhances her natural coloring. So let’s add coral red to her color palette to round out her base colors.

Next, we can add at least one supporting color to the mix. Since her choice of green in the previous steps is more of a neutral green, let’s add a warm lime green that will align better with her value and undertone.

Finally, let’s select neutrals. Although this woman is wearing a cool gray tone in the photo, I think warm neutrals would suit her well. I personally feel that black would be a bit harsh on her. So let’s add shades of tan, cream, and white for her neutrals.

The final color palette is a vibrant combination of coral red, lime green, emerald, and blue paired with earthy neutrals.

A Capsule Wardrobe Example

Now let’s put this color palette into action. From the photo, this woman appears to enjoy wearing sporty athleisure styles. So today I’m going to share a feminine athleisure-inspired capsule with an even mix of casual and dressy styles, great for a variety of weekend activities.

This capsule includes 26 items and can create at least 78 interchangeable outfits.

The final capsule includes 9 tops, 6 bottoms, 2 dresses, 3 jackets, 4 shoes, 1 bag, and 1 hat. If you’re interested in taking a closer look at this capsule, check out the description box below for a link to my blog as well as links for each individual item.

I wanted to show an example of how you can incorporate bold color combinations in a really accessible way. By keeping most of the bottoms and jackets neutral, we can add a few bold tops, a brightly colored dress, and a couple of stand-out accessories. This ensures the entire wardrobe is still easy to mix and match since there aren’t so many bold items that every outfit becomes overwhelmed. However, there are opportunities to create very bold color combinations in some outfits and very neutral combinations in others, which makes for a much more versatile outfit selection.

9 Tops

forest green sweatshirt // white tank top // asymmetric bodysuit // square-neck crop // off-shoulder sweater // white bing tee // blue button-up // coral bralette top // unique blue bodysuit

6 Bottoms

knit wrap skirt // levi’s ribcage jeans // criss-cross denim shorts // springy ankle pants // patterned ruffle skirt // white denim shorts

2 Dresses

white maxi dress // asymmetric t-shirt dress

3 Outerwear

denim biker jacket // brown leather jacket // oversized denim jacket

4 Shoes

golden goose hi star sneaker // song of style lime soiree heels // on roger clubhouse sneaker // tony bianco cognac mule

2 ACCESSORIES

loeffler randall emerald pleated clutch // stand studio faux leather cap

78 Outfits

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Winter Season | Summer Color Type | Creative Style

24 Pieces // 78 Outfits

This creative winter capsule has a light and airy appearance while being full of warm and cozy outfits. This capsule includes formal outfits, casual outfits, and everything in between to ensure you’ll have something to wear for any winter occasion.

The color palette for this capsule is great for a summer color type with its muted pinks, icy blues, and cool neutrals. The light and snowy colors are unexpected for winter, but winter white is so underrated! These outfits will brighten your days and stand out in the crowd this holiday season.

9 Tops

cashmere v-neck // graphic tee (similar) // longline v-neck sweater (similar) // cotton button-up // cream turtleneck // bell sleeve silk shirt // pink t-shirt // cashmere crew // white peplum top (similar)

5 Bottoms

belted navy trousers (similar) // white flared denim (similar) // straight leg jeans (similar) // white wrap skirt (similar) // gingham check trousers

1 Dress

white slip dress (similar)

2 Jackets

pink blazer // leather biker jacket

2 Coats

wrap coat // puffer jacket (similar)

5 Accessories

pink beanie (similar) // blue jimmy choo purse // white ankle boots (similar) // navy pointed pumps // pink sneakers

33 Outfits

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