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24 Pieces For The Perfect Summer Capsule Wardrobe
We’re all looking for effortless summer style, and that starts with the perfect foundation pieces—after all, who wants to overthink it this time of year (or any time of year for that matter)?
We’re talking about classic pieces that can be mixed and matched into dozens of summer looks, making getting dressed a breeze.
Enter the capsule collection. If you haven’t heard the term, think of the capsule wardrobe as a mini wardrobe made up of essential, versatile pieces that you love to wear and that all work together in a myriad of combinations. Our advice? Create this in your wardrobe ASAP, whether you need to add one or two pieces, six pieces, or you want to add it all!
Having the right pieces–that work for every day and all occasions– makes for easier dressing. And this we love.
We’ve scoured the stores and picked the top 24 pieces that you need. Styles that are fashionable and that will fit and flatter your shape: A relaxed blazer that lengthens your torso, a t-shirt that hides a belly bulge, a dress that keeps you cool and also offers arm coverage, and slides you can actually walk in.
Here’s our best-of-summer capsule guide and the many ways to mix and match based on your body shape.
The 24 Piece Summer Capsule Wardrobe
Jeans: Madewell ($99.99); Wide-Leg Linen Pants: J.Crew ($98); Maxi Skirt: Anthropologie ($130); Earrings: COS ($49); Blazer: Reformation ($278); Shirt Dress: Boden ($190); Linen Dress: DKNY ($115); Sunglasses: Ray-Ban ($208); Shell: Athleta ($49.99) or Vince Camuto ($19.99); Tank Top: J.Crew ($9.95); Long-Sleeve: J.Crew ($49.50); Dress: Brochu Walker ($328); T-Shirt: Lululemon ($58); Bermuda Shorts: Ann Taylor ($35.70); Shorts: COS ($53.40); Button Down: NIC+ZOE ($168); Sandals: Vince Camuto ($59.40); Belt Bag: Athleta ($35); Clutch: Demellier London ($460); Sandal: Larroude ($290); Slides: Birkenstock ($160); Sneakers: Cariuma ($79); Belt: J.Crew ($49.50); Straw Tote: ALL SAINTS ($139)
Goal: Midsection / Hips / Thigh Flattery
Outfit Recipe: A-Line Skirt + Twist Front Tee
Maxi Skirt: Anthropologie ($130); T-Shirt: Lululemon ($58); Sandals: Vince Camuto ($59.40); Straw Tote: ALL SAINTS ($139); Sunglasses: Ray-Ban ($208); Earrings: COS ($49)
Goal: Arm Coverage
Outfit Recipe: Bermuda Short + Long Sleeve Tee
Bermuda Shorts: Ann Taylor ($35.70); Long-Sleeve: J.Crew ($49.50); Sneakers: Cariuma ($79); Bag: Athleta ($35); Sunglasses: Ray-Ban ($208)
Goal: Midsection / Hips / Thigh Flattery
Outfit Recipe: High-Waisted Jean + Twist Front Tee + Long Topper
Jeans: Madewell ($99.99); T-Shirt: Lululemon ($58); Button Down: NIC+ZOE ($168); Sandals: Birkenstock ($160); Straw Tote: ALL SAINTS ($139); Sunglasses: Ray-Ban ($208)
Goal: Midsection / Hips / Thigh /Chest Flattery
Outfit Recipe: V-Neck, A-Line Dress + Blazer
Dress: DKNY ($115); Blazer: Reformation ($278); Sandal: Larroude ($290); Clutch: Demellier London ($460); Sunglasses: Ray-Ban ($208); Earrings: COS ($49)
Goal: Chest Flattery
Outfit Recipe: Short + Open-Neck Tank + Long Topper
Shorts: COS ($53.40); Tank Top: J.Crew ($9.95); Button Down: NIC+ZOE ($168); Sandals: Birkenstock ($160); Bag: Athleta ($35); Sunglasses: Ray-Ban ($208); Earrings: COS ($49)
Goal: Midsection / Hips / Thigh /Chest Flattery
Outfit Recipe: Shirt Dress
Shirt Dress: Boden ($190); Sandals: Vince Camuto ($59.40); Straw Tote: ALL SAINTS ($139); Sunglasses: Ray-Ban ($208); Earrings: COS ($49)
Goal: Midsection / Hips / Thigh Flattery
Outfit Recipe: Wide-Leg Pants + Shell
Wide-Leg Pants: J.Crew ($98); Shell: Athleta ($49.99) or Vince Camuto ($19.99); Striped Shirt: J.Crew ($49.50); Sneakers: Cariuma ($79); Bag: Athleta ($35); Belt: J.Crew ($49.50); Sunglasses: Ray-Ban ($208); Earrings: COS ($49)
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