How is it time for the Summer Capsule already?! I feel like I just launched the Spring Capsule yesterday. I blinked and it went from February to almost June! Messages have been flooding in asking about the Summer Capsule and when it was going to release. It makes my heart so happy that you ladies love this series. The amount of positive feedback has been so encouraging to me, so THANK YOU!
First off, as a recap from previous capsules, if you are new here or new to the term “capsule wardrobe”, let me break it down for you. A capsule wardrobe is a limited group of clothing items that cohesively work together to create multiple different outfits. This concept is popular with the minimalist and someone who likes getting the most out of their wardrobe. The huge benefit to a capsule wardrobe is that you can customize it to exactly what you need and pick colors that flatter you most. I picked very neutral and soft colors for this collection, per usual, but you can easily swap out the colors for ones that best suit your complexion. The same thing goes for swapping out pieces that best fit your lifestyle. For example…If you work in an office, you may need to add in a few dressier pieces, and that’s perfectly fine! This is more of a starting point/template and you can add or take away things that work/don’t work for you. My summer style is a little more laid back than other months, so you may see more casaul options in this collection. You may also see a few pieces from the Spring Capsule included. It’s not always possible for us to buy all new items each season, so bringing in some of the staples from previous collections is a great way to save money. Plus, your hubby will appreciate that too! 😉
This Summer Capsule will be made up of 33 items total but the outfit options will be endless. I will be styling all of the pieces from this capsule series over the next couple of months to give you fresh inspiration on how to style your new wardrobe, so be sure you follow me on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with the styling ideas. As a reminder, things will go in and out of stock quickly. I unfortunately have zero control on how much stock the retailers have, so if you click on something that is out of stock, keep checking back and I’ll do the same to insure everyone gets a chance to snag the items they want. I’ll also add look a like items at the bottom of this post for out of stock items. Let’s dive in!
Capsule List
I also put together this Summer Capsule Checklist for you to have in your closet as a reference point. This way, you’ll have a guide when putting together your outfits. It’s also helpful for figuring out what items you already have in your closet and which items you need to purchase.
Styling Options
Shop The Tops And Dresses
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Shop The Bottoms
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Shop The Layers
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Shop Shoes/Accessories
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Save Options and Look A Likes For Out Of Stock Items
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Shop By Retailer
Many of you prefer the shop by retailer option, so I’ll add that here. I always want to make things as easy as possible when it comes to these posts, so I hope this helps! I also included my sizing info next to each item. These are the sizes I’m wearing in all the pictures above.
Just click on the item listed and it will take you to the retailers website to shop.
Target Items – Black Muscle Tee (xs)
Old Navy Items – Denim Jacket (small) | Ivory Athletic Dress (small tall)
Abercrombie Items – Black Fitted Tank (small) | Blue Denim Shorts (size 26) | White Denim Shorts (size 26)
Gap Items – Green Linen Blend Pants (xs regular) | Green Tee (small) | Tan Linen Shorts (xs) | Black Crochet Tank (xs) | Brown Sandals (tts) | Black Sandals (tts) | White Tee (small)
Amazon Items – Nude Lace Up Sandals (tts) | White Sneakers (tts) | Tan Crochet Tank (small) | Black Maxi Dress (small) | Brown Button Up Shirt (small) | Tan Crossbody Bag | White Crochet Sweater (medium) | Gold Hoop Earrings | Stripe Tank (small)
Banana Republic Factory Items – Ivory Cardigan (medium)
Madewell Items – Black Crossbody Bag
Loft Items – Green Crochet Knit Cardigan (medium) | Chambray Blouse (xs)
Etsy Items – Gold Necklace (20 inch)
Jane Items – Cognac Belt Bag
Spanx Items – White Wide Leg Pants (size small tall)
Bloomingdales Items – Light Wash Jeans (size 27)
Undergarments
Now obviously the clothing in our capsule is important but something that is equally important….what we wear under them. I’m going to link my go to undergarments that are comfortable, breathable and don’t show lines under your clothing.
- THE BEST NO SHOW UNDERWEAR (these have a special lining so they stay in place all day and show zero lines even under leggings. I wear a small but size up if in between sizes)
- MY FAVORITE WIRELESS BRA (so incredibly comfortable and perfect for wearing under t-shirts this summer. They are true to size for me.)
- MY FAVORITE STRAPLESS BRA (strapless bras can be so uncomfortable and this one feels great on.)
- NIPPIES (these are what I wear a lot in the summer. Not great support but so comfortable and perfect for backless dresses and tops that would show bra straps.)
- BASIC CAMIS (I wear these under crochet style tops for more coverage. I grab them in a tall because they are cropped.)
- ANOTHER BASIC TANK OPTION (these are thicker straps so they would cover bra straps. True to size)
Style Tips
Tip #1 – Cuffing your sleeves and doing a front tuck on your tops instantly elevates your look and makes the outfit look more polished.
Tip #2 – If bodysuits aren’t your thing, you can easily not buckle the bottom and just tuck it in for the same look. You can also buy fitted layering tops instead.
Tip #3 – Remember that adding a third layer to your outfit, whether that be a cardigan, jacket or accessories such as a belt or crossbody bag will complete your look and give it a more esthetically pleasing finish.
Thank you for your continued support on these capsule series. This is a labor of love and when you use my links to shop, it directly supports our family and I appreciate that more than you know. I hope you are feeling excited and inspired to update your summer wardrobe! Feeling confident in your clothing is such a game changer. Especially knowing that you can style these pieces so many ways making it a great investment. Drop any comments or questions you may have in the comments. Also, be sure to follow along on my social channels to see these pieces styled more ways throughout the Summer. Enjoy!
XO, Becca
