Some real talk: This season of capsule wardrobe stressed me out. I made the switch from Summer to Fall on September 1st, and only yesterday made the last few cuts. However, the prolonged lack of clarity forced me to think about my wardrobe more intentionally than ever before, and I’m coming out on the other side feeling more confident than ever with my choices for this season. The month of September and the little hiatus I took from blogging for a few weeks served me well in that I took time to think carefully about the value I place on not only my possessions but on my time and my people, as well. As I continue to eliminate the unnecessary, my awareness of God, myself, and the things I’m chasing become less muddled.
As an aside, I’m going to follow one of the Un-fancy rules for capsule wardrobe this season that I haven’t ever bothered with before: the no-shopping rule. I’ve never felt that that one was as relevant for me, since, as you know if you’ve been around here long, shopping is NOT one of my favorite pastimes. However, I’m going to try confining my shopping for winter (which won’t be nearly as big of a project as it was for fall, since most of these pieces will carry over) to the last two weeks of November. I’m hoping that limiting myself to such a specific time slot will support the clarity that dragging out the decision process tends to complicate.
I’m so excited about these pieces. Since I’ve already been wearing most of them for nearly a month and a half, I know that quite a few of these are going to become old friends for hopefully a good many years. It may have taken me longer to put this collection together, but I’ve definitely come a long way in terms of understanding both practicality and style. And so here she is, Fall Capsule Wardrobe 2015, in all her completed glory!
// Special thanks to my sweet cousin, Alyssa, for shooting these images //
- Scoop-Neck Striped Tee from Stitch Fix (learn more here)
- Terry-Fleece Loose Tee from Old Navy
- Plaid Pocket Tee from Old Navy
- Classic Crew Sweatshirt from American Eagle Outfitters (similar here)
- Fine-Knit Drape Cardigan from H&M
- Knit Sweater from H&M (similar here)
- Black Jegging from American Eagle Outfitters
- Grey Slim-Fit Denim from H&M
- Hi-Rise Jegging from American Eagle Outfitters
- Skinny Low Jeans from H&M
- Olive Sateen X Jegging from American Eagle Outfitters
- Mid-Rise Pleated Soft Pants from Old Navy
- V-Neck Pocket Tee from Target (the best basic tee, and only $12!)
- Hi-Lo Patterned Top from Old Navy (also featured here)
- Gray Chambray Button-down from Old Navy
- Embroidered Chambray Top from Old Navy
- Denim Vest from Old Navy
- Chambray Shirt from Gap
- Soft Popover from LOFT
- Shawl Cardigan from Aero
- Thick Collared Cardigan from Gap (wearing out, must find something similar!)
- Black Quilted Jacket from H&M (very similar)
- Pullover Fringe Poncho from PacSun
- Black Ultra-Soft Pullover from Target
- Maroon Thrifted Maxi Skirt (read more here)
- Olive Gathered-Waist Maxi Skirt from The Main Street Exchange
- Dark Grey Maxi Skirt from The Main Street Exchange
- Button-Down Midi Skirt from Urban Outfitters
- Tiny Floral Print Short Skirt from H&M
- Striped Maxi Dress from Gap
- Eyelet Shift Dress from Old Navy
- Utility Jacket from Gap
- Acosa Bootie from Mix No. 6
- Suede Wedge Bootie from Maurices
- Grey Quilted Jersey Keds
- Suede Pointed-Toe Flats from Old Navy (similar here)
// If you’re new here, or need a refresher on the capsule wardrobe concept, go here. //
How many of you have created a capsule wardrobe of some sort for Fall? If you have, I’d love to hear about it!
I’m excited to see how you incorporate your denim vest into fall. I’m struggling a bit with mine. Every time I try, I end up feeling like it’s too light of a color, that I can only wear it for spring/summer.
Oh I’m wearing it with everything. I especially love pairing it with my black boots. Love the contrast between those two. I’ll come over and help you figure out how to wear yours. 🙂
Still struggling with this one but I am on the no spending rule until I finish with the capsule wardrobe. I think I still haven’t found my style and that’s why I am kind of stuck.
Well, good for you…hang in there! I’ve been working at this for a year now and I’m still not sure I’ve really nailed down my style. Keep working at it…you’ll get there!
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LOVE the pieces. I’m rather intrigued and am thinking I might give this a try in 2016. Just curious what you do with the past season pieces. Do you put them in storage, sell them etc?
Thanks, and that’s awesome! I put anything I think I’ll want for a future season into storage. If I ended up not really loving the style/fit/etc. of a particular piece, or if it’s worn out, I’ll get rid of it. I try to carry over as much as possible from season to season, and I am getting better and better at purchasing items that really feel “me” and that will last. I have a handful of pieces that have been in every single capsule since I started last fall, and the more I can grow the number like that, the more of a success this whole project will be!
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