In the ‘70s, the boutique owner Susie Faux coined the term: Capsule Wardrobe. It consists in a lean selection of timeless garments (trousers, coats, blouses, and the like), that can be mixed together with ease. When the season changes there’s something telling us that we need a closet renovation. However, if we have been building a capsule wardrobe, it’s easier to understand our real needs and what we already have in good conditions. Cold-Weather capsule wardrobes can’t just be stylish. In order to achieve that true year-over-year wear, they need to be functional and comfortable too.
The trick is just buying new pieces when we can picture the whole outfit we would wear them with. This way, our new clothes will fit perfectly in our closets, and at the same time will match all of our previous options. If we adopt this way of thinking and buying, we will have much more outfit possibilities, and it will give us the perception of more daily look options.
Building a capsule wardrobe also contributes for being a more sustainable person, and to be aware of sustainable fashion practices. A capsule wardrobe works better when we have more basic pieces in nude colors, so that we can mix and match. On the other hand, we can also have some key statement and trendy items to make remarkable and sophisticated looks.
In order to build our cold-weather capsule wardrobes wisely, we have selected the clothing pieces that you need.
We are sure that you will pull these items out of hibernation every year as soon as the centigrade drops!
Keep scrolling to see the essential clothing pieces for your cold-weather capsule wardrobe.
Oversized Wool Coat
A warm and comfortable wool coat is a must for withstanding winter’s chill. Caramel-colored coats are trending season after season, so you can’t go wrong with investing in this timeless option. We love the idea of giving special details to simple pieces. So, Lanvin’s icy gray coat adorned with gold embellishments is looming large in our minds.
Puffer Jacket
Winter without a puffer isn’t a Winter. While the key ingredients are simple – short, basic, and black – designers know just how to make the staple jacket their own. True to form, Zara has created a sculptural, yet classic puffer coat for the coming months. Between the big arms and the dramatic collar, we’re betting that this will be on every fashion person’s wishlist this holiday season. Or it is already in ours current wardrobes.
Jumpsuit
All-in-one pieces are extremely effective at keeping in the heat, but more importantly, they are super practical for when we don’t know what to wear. We recommend you to wear boilersuits in green tones for a more stylish look. Match it with your favorite pair of boots.
Leather Trousers
The truth is that leather has the capacity of keeping you warm. Leather trousers make all the difference in an outfit, because their material just elevate the look, making it more sophisticated. There are cargo, relaxed, skinny, slouchy, and many other silhouettes that we can choose. This type of trousers pair well with your favorites knit vests.
Co-ord Knit Sets
Just because summer is over doesn’t mean we’re ready set aside our adorable co-ords. This season, matching sets are taking the form of soft knitwear, courtesy of fashion houses like Fendi. Of course, the benefit of a matching outfit is that it’s pre-styled, making our work in the mornings much easier. And it gives us the bonus of interchanging pieces with the rest of our closets. We are sure that any great cold weather capsule includes a co-or knit set, it can be a jumper dress with a cardigan, or even a knit cropped top with matching trousers.
Flannel Overshirt
Thick flannel overshirts are on the top trends of this season! They are an important accoutrement to wear beneath our wool coats. Plaid prints arrive in all sorts in this pieces but, black and white flannels are proving to be the most popular. The great thing about a colorless choice is that the piece works just as well in a corporate wardrobe as it does for more casual affairs. For a more relaxed and comfy at-home style wear you flannel open over a simple tee and knitted joggers. If you want to achieve a more elevated look, you can opt to use it under your favorite cashmere polo sweater and pair the layered tops with jeans and chelsea boots.
Knit Sweater
People are living in collared knitwear right now—thanks, in part, to its ’70s edge and preppy vibe! Knit sweaters in ivory shade will pair perfectly with everything (ever hear of winter whites?). This type of sweaters create a looser cut with dramatic tailoring.
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