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Fall Capsule Wardrobe: Essential Pieces to Wear in 2024
The fall season is my favorite time of year. The air is crisp, the leaves start to turn, and then there’s fall fashion. It’s the perfect time to wear cozy knits, and I love a neutral color palette with some deeper hues. Neutral colors are easy to mix and match, and it’s easier to come up with different outfits when most pieces work together. Seasonal capsules are a great way to figure out your wardrobe. If you’re struggling with what staple pieces to invest in for the fall, this blog post has everything from cozy sweaters to the best straight-leg denim. And they’re all classic staples you’ll want to wear in the years to come. I’ve put together a list of my capsule wardrobe staples for this new season, and hope it helps you streamline your curated wardrobe this year.
Scroll all the way to the bottom of this post for more fall finds.
Fall Capsule Wardrobe: Essential Pieces to Wear in 2024
The concept of a capsule wardrobe is less about the perfect number of sweaters and more about owning wardrobe staples that you love. This might sound surprising, but owning fewer pieces of clothing and investing in key pieces that you love will make it easier to get dressed in the morning. I opt for classic pieces over overly trendy pieces that I know I’ll tire of. Timeless classics never go out of style, and I’m always willing to invest in great quality pieces that I’ll wear year-after-year. If you love sweaters and want to own 10 of them, that’s great. Own what you love.
Fall is all about layers – you can put together a great outfit with a trench coat, great pair of jeans, the perfect tee, and some white sneakers. Mix the same outfit up with a great layering piece, or by switching out your trench for a sweater jacket.
How to Curate the Ultimate Capsule Wardrobe
Capsule wardrobe essentials should be pieces you love and are excited to wear. One of the easiest ways to figure this out is to act as if you’re packing for a vacation. Thinking about my closet this way really helped me figure out what pieces to keep. If you wouldn’t want to wear it in the next week or two, it’s time to sell or donate. Only keep the essential items you love. Then see where the holes are and what’s missing? Do you have basic sweaters in a few colors that you can mix and match? Here are my fall capsule wardrobe essentials.
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Tops and Sweaters
Mornings are starting to feel a little crisp, but we’re still experiencing some warm weather. But the seasons will change soon – it’s coming. A white t-shirt is always a classic piece with jeans or even leggings, and can be worn under a sweater, but is great on its own. I have a sweatshirt problem, but live in them all fall and winter. They are my work-from-home uniform, so I feel good owning 10 of them and wear them all the time. The important thing to remember is to have a mix of classic colors – grey, cream, white, navy, black, and camel. And if you love bright colors, add those in. I’m focusing on neutrals that can be worn multiple ways.
Pants and Dresses
When it comes to pants, I’d say you need fewer bottoms than tops. A good pair of jeans is essential. This year, I’d prioritize a great pair of straight-leg jeans and a pair of wide-leg jeans. They look great with sweaters, and you can mix up the look with your jackets and shoes. I already bought my favorite dress in olive green that will be the perfect for warmer days.
Classic Style from J.Crew
Coats, Jackets, and Blazers
Coats can be so expensive, so I tried to include a mix with some more budget-friendly options. Fall is the perfect season for a classic trench or light coat – they are one of the key items you’ll want this season. I love blazers but struggle with them since I’m so busty, but included some favorites. And J.Crew brought back their teddy jacket – it sold out multiple times last year. I have it and love it!
Shoes and Accessories
And the accessories. I keep things pretty simple and classic here. The Gucci loafers are such a splurge but they are beautiful, comfortable, and will never go out of style.
More Fall Finds
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