Could you create 5 stylish outfits from just 10 items—including accessories? That’s the challenge Work that Wardrobe set, and I’m taking it on! While I probably wouldn’t wear all of these outfits in the same week (let’s be real, variety is key!), it’s certainly possible to make it work. And, even though I’d love to add a few more accessories—like earrings or necklaces—rules are rules, and I’m sticking to them.
10 Item Wardrobe Capsule: How to Make It Work
The key to a functional 10 item capsule wardrobe is coordination. By selecting items that complement each other, I’ve ensured endless mix-and-match possibilities. A successful 10 item capsule wardrobe is all about smart colour choices and versatile styling. When your pieces harmonise, layering and outfit combinations become effortless! Layering garments is key to creating different looks, even with a smaller wardrobe. Here’s what I’ve chosen.
Outfit Ideas: How to Style Your 10 Item Capsule Wardrobe
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Casual Chic: A simple combination of the white shirt paired with the green knit. Add the neutral shoes for a comfortable yet polished look.
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Business Ready: The red jacket over the white shirt and paired with the skirt. This instantly elevates the look, making it perfect for a meeting or a professional event.
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Relaxed Weekend: The blue top and trousers offer a laid-back but put-together option for a weekend outing.
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Layering Fun: For a slightly cooler day, layer the green knit over the white shirt for a stylish, comfy outfit. Add the scarf for an extra pop of colour and warmth.
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Effortlessly Stylish: The red jacket over the blue top with the skirt creates an eye-catching yet classic look. It’s an outfit that can easily take you from day to night.
Bonus Outfit Ideas
You can also swap out the blue top and red jacket for more variety, or combine the green knit with the skirt for a different feel. And, of course, depending on your mood, you can layer up with scarves, or accessorise with a purse and jewellery to complete any look.
Key Capsule Wardrobe Tip
The key to any successful capsule wardrobe is to choose colours that work together, making it easy to mix and match. With this simple approach, you can create a variety of outfits, layer garments, and still have plenty of room for creativity. The goal is to maximise the potential of the pieces you have, creating many looks with a small selection of clothing.
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Looks good! And, you’re right — there are still more combinations possible.
– The blue shirt alone with the skirt and pants (2 combinations)
– The white shirt under the purple or blue (I can’t quite tell if the purple and blue shirts are sweaters or whatnot). This could be paired with the skirt or pants. (4 combinations)
– The white shirt under the jacket (let’s just pretend the jacket has long sleeves instead of 3/4, and that would work). With skirt or pants (2 combinations)
That’s 8 more right there, and that doesn’t even factor in the accessories.
Imogen – Thank you so much for the award and the ideas for the Capsule Wardrobe CHallenge.
I will direct the bloggers who have signed up for the challenge to this page. I love the mix of neutrals and vivid shades.
Imogen, thanks for the advice. I thought it would be easier than it is to put together a capsule wardrobe, but I think I’ll follow your guide. I’m looking forward to it now!