The Fall-Winter 2023 Capsule Wardrobe Part One

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Build your capsule wardrobe with us - shopping list included.

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We think it’s important to take a moment and review some of the fashion trends we’ve covered in the past few weeks. We often read up on style advice and then go about our day and forget everything we just learned. In an effort to help you become a smarter, and more stylish shopper we want to help you create the perfect capsule wardrobe by adding items that are easily restyled to create multiple outfits. We’re also going to share a list of items we’d recommend searching for on Black Friday if you haven’t already done any shopping from our previous articles.

To start, let’s review the hottest trends of Fall - lucky for you we chose trends that are extending into Winter as well.

Here is our shopping list of items you should be on the lookout for on Black Friday if you haven’t already purchased them. Keep in mind, you don’t have to get every item to build a versatile wardrobe. Pick and choose the pieces that speak to you. A good rule of thumb is to only shop for items that you see yourself wearing in three or more ways.

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Our recommendations for tops & dresses that will keep you covered for all occasions:

  • Red Dress or Jumpsuit

  • Jewel Tone Dress or Romper

  • Gray Sweater Dress

  • Jewel Tone Silk Top or Tank

  • Ivory Silk Top or Tank

  • Ivory Cardigan

  • Red Sweater

  • Jewel Tone Sweater

  • Ivory Sweater

  • Striped Sweater (light or dark)

  • Gray Sweater or Cardigan

  • Gray or Black Blazer

  • T-shirts - White, Gray, & Black

  • Long Sleeve Tops or Bodysuits - White, & Gray

  • White Dress Shirt

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Bottoms and shoes you’re going to want for this FW - and probably Spring/Summer too (minus the boots):

  • Black Chunky Loafers

  • Casual Sneakers - Preferably White

  • Black Open Toe Heels

  • Black Ankle Boots with a Small Heel

  • Black Flat Riding Boots

  • Black or Beige Loafer Style Mules

  • Beige Ballet Flats

  • Gray or Black Pointed Toe Heels

  • Light Wash Straight Denim

  • Dark Wash Straight Denim

  • Gray/Black Wide Leg Denim

  • Ivory Trousers

  • Jewel Tone Velvet Trousers

  • Black Pleated Shorts

  • Gray Mini Skirt

  • Black Midi Skirt

  • White or Ivory Midi Skirt

And just because we love our readers so much. Here’s a list of places where you can shop for these items, and the Black Friday sales they will have running. Thank us later.

  • Aldo Shoes - Up to 50% off November 20th - November 29th

  • For Love & Lemons - 30% off sitewide with code CYBERWEEKEND November 21st - November 27th

  • Levi’s - 50% off sitewide November 24th - November 28th

  • Maje - 40% off Fall-Winter collection (some exclusions) plus 15% off your first order - No end date listed

  • Nordstrom - Up to 60% off sale items November 26th - November 28th

  • Neiman Marcus - Up to $500 off with code THANKFUL November 21st - November 24th

  • Sandro - 40% off Fall 2023 collection (some exclusions) November 16th - November 27th

Remember: Only shop things you can see yourself wearing three or more ways. Have fun, buy all the cute stuff, and knock some gift shopping out of the way too!

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