Summer Capsule Wardrobe

From a creativity standpoint, it’s awesome – a capsule wardrobe will force you to be more intentional about making sure all items work together in multiple ways, which really will make you feel like you have a closet full of options with just a few pieces! 

You aren’t familiar with what a capsule wardrobe is, I’ll quickly explain – a capsule wardrobe is where you take several pieces (15-20) that all work together within your wardrobe to interchange and get creative with. The point behind a capsule wardrobe is to minimize the number of items you have on hand while maximizing the number of ways you can wear each piece. From a creativity standpoint, it’s awesome – a capsule wardrobe will force you to be more intentional about making sure all items work together in multiple ways, which really will make you feel like you have a closet full of options with just a few pieces! This not only creates a lot less headache and time in the morning when deciding what to wear but also saves you money as well. I think we can agree that we like saving on all of the above.

HOW TO BUILD A SUMMER CAPSULE WARDROBE

For our summer capsule wardrobe, we went with a light and bright color scheme because nothing says “Summer Ready” quite like easy breezy pieces. For this capsule, we included five bottoms that will work for both work and play, six tops to mix and match with ’em, two lightweight must-have summer dresses, 4 pairs of shoes and two accessories to finish the looks! With just 24 items we were able to come up with 70+ different looks for both work and play. Curious what pieces we chose for our capsule? Here you have em’!

MEET THE PIECES IN THE SUMMER CAPSULE WARDROBE

Tops

Striped Pocket Tank Top [Fit Tip: true to size, wearing in small] A classic striped top is a closet must-have — I’ve been wearing these for years and turn to them season after season.

Luxe V-Neck Tee [Fit Tip: true to size, wearing in small] You can’t go wrong with a basic white tee. These are a LIY favorite — easy on the eyes, even easier on the wallet.

V-Neck Blouse [Fit Tip: true to size, wearing in small] From work to play, this top is slightly on the dressy side which makes it a perfect option for the office [or a zoom call] to GNO or date nights!

Crinkle Split Neck Top [Fit Tip: true to size, wearing in small] Another great option to take from work to play. If you’ve followed along for any length of time, you probably already know my love for Gibson runs deep and this top is no exception.

Queen of the Pool Graphic Tee [Fit Tip: true to size, wearing in small] This top speaks for itself. Graphic tees are a summer staple and this one was made for having fun in the sun.

Tie Dye Lace-Up Hoodie [Fit Tip: true to size, wearing in small] The tie dye trend this season is to dye for [see what I did there? ? ] and this lightweight hoodie keeps the good vibes rolling on cool summer nights!

Jackets

Canvas Utility Jacket [Fit Tip: true to size, wearing in small] Kenny Chesney lied when he said everything gets hotter when the sun goes down. If you live anywhere with cool summer evenings, a lightweight jacket is a must.

Distressed Jean Jacket [Fit Tip: true to size, wearing in small] A jean jacket is a year-round wardrobe staple. I’ve been wearing this one on repeat since it arrived. See it styled an addition 20+ ways here. I’m not kidding when I say it’s a versatile one, friends.

Batik Kimono [Fit Tip: runs large, wearing xs/small] A kimono is a great option when it comes to lightweight layering. I love this one for days when I want an extra layer without the extra heat.