Do you keep adding to your clothing collection, only to discover that you have nothing to wear? Or perhaps you’re feeling uninspired to try something new this season. What if we told you that you only need a few pieces of clothing to create the ultimate summer capsule wardrobe you’ll never get tired of!
The truth is, when it comes to fashion and style, we’re all about practicality and making your clothes go the distance. The best way to create a capsule wardrobe is to shop with intention and choose a few good-quality, versatile pieces that you can mix and match together, for a new, exciting look every time.
How to create your capsule wardrobe? We’ve done the hard work for you, and found 6 beautiful staple pieces that are so versatile, you can wear them 13 different ways!
The key staples every woman should own…
Kimono, R299, S to XL, Utopia at Zando
Strappy blouse, R249, 32 to 48, H&M. Available in store.
Cotton T-shirt, R150, XXS to XXL, Cotton On
Tunic dress, R250, XS to XL, Woolworths
Fitted trousers, R899, 4 to 16, Forever New
Pleated skirt, R149, XS to XXL, RT at Mr Price
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Now that you have the key items you need for your capsule wardrobe, use this guide to create 13 different looks…
1. Cami + Fitted Trouser
2. T-shirt + Pleated Skirt
3. Cami + T-shirt + Fitted Trouser
4. Cami + Pleated Skirt
5. Kimono + Cami + Fitted Trouser
6. Kimono + Tunic Dress
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7. Tunic Dress + Fitted Trouser
8. Tunic Dress + T-shirt
9. Cami + T-shirt + Pleated Skirt
10. Kaftan + Cami + Pleated Skirt
11. Kimono + T-shirt + Fitted Trouser
12. T-shirt + Fitted Trouser
13. Kimono + T-shirt + Pleated Skirt
By Fashion assistant, Tiamara Naidoo