Pieces You Need | Capsule Wardrobe Series Part 3
Summary
TLDRIn this part three of the capsule wardrobe series, the host dives into essential foundational pieces for a versatile wardrobe. The video is structured into five parts, covering bottoms, tops, dresses, shoes, and accessories. Key recommendations include high-quality denim in various washes, layering tanks in neutral colors, and versatile tops like t-shirts and button-down shirts. The host emphasizes the importance of quality over quantity, suggesting investment in pieces that will stand the test of time and create multiple outfits. The series aims to eliminate the 'nothing to wear' dilemma by building a capsule wardrobe with style and practicality.
Takeaways
- ๐ The importance of having both light and dark wash jeans in a capsule wardrobe for versatility in dressing up or down.
- ๐ฐ Investing in high-quality denim can save time and money in the long run, ensuring a better fit and more polished look.
- ๐ When choosing jeans, consider body type, denim wash, and fabric quality for a wardrobe that looks put together.
- ๐ Layering tanks are essential for a capsule wardrobe, providing a base layer for various outfits across seasons.
- ๐ For tops, neutral-colored t-shirts in gray, white, and black are versatile and can be styled for different occasions.
- ๐ Button-down shirts, especially in linen, are a long-lasting investment that can be worn in multiple ways.
- ๐งฅ Double-breasted blazers can be a stylish addition to a capsule wardrobe, but should align with personal style and be of high quality.
- ๐ Two dresses, a basic black midi and another in a different style or color, are suggested to start a capsule wardrobe.
- ๐ A capsule wardrobe should include essential shoes like black flats, brown flats, nude heels, and white sneakers for various occasions.
- ๐ Accessories like belts and bags in neutral colors are crucial for complementing outfits and should match the existing jewelry collection.
- ๐ถ High-quality sunglasses are a must-have accessory that can last for years and match numerous outfits.
Q & A
What is the main focus of the video series the speaker is presenting?
-The main focus of the video series is to cover the creation of a capsule wardrobe, discussing foundational pieces and how to build outfits with them.
How many parts is the video series divided into?
-The video series is divided into five parts, covering different aspects of a capsule wardrobe including bottoms, tops, dresses, shoes, and accessories.
What are the three types of denim washes mentioned in the video?
-The three types of denim washes mentioned are light wash, medium wash, and dark wash.
Why is the quality of denim important according to the video?
-The quality of denim is important because it impacts the overall look of the outfit and can make the outfit look put together or not.
What is the speaker's recommendation for the number of jeans in a capsule wardrobe to start with?
-The speaker recommends starting with two jeans in a capsule wardrobe: one light wash and one medium wash.
What is the purpose of layering tank tops in a capsule wardrobe?
-Layering tank tops serve as the base layer of any outfit and are essential for creating different looks throughout various seasons.
What are the recommended colors for layering tank tops in a capsule wardrobe?
-The recommended colors for layering tank tops are black, white, and a shade of brown or nude.
What type of shirts does the speaker suggest investing in for a capsule wardrobe?
-The speaker suggests investing in t-shirts and button-down shirts in neutral colors like gray, white, and black for a capsule wardrobe.
Why does the speaker recommend buying high-quality double-breasted blazers?
-High-quality double-breasted blazers are recommended because they are an investment that can last for years and can be used to create a variety of outfits.
What are the two types of dresses the speaker suggests having in a capsule wardrobe?
-The speaker suggests having a black midi dress and another dress of a different style or color that suits personal preference.
What are the recommended types of shoes for a capsule wardrobe according to the video?
-The recommended types of shoes for a capsule wardrobe are black flats, brown flats, black heels, nude heels, white sneakers, and black strappy heels.
Outlines
๐ Essential Bottoms for a Capsule Wardrobe
This paragraph introduces the third part of a capsule wardrobe series, focusing on foundational items. The speaker emphasizes the importance of having essential pieces that can be mixed and matched to create various outfits, reducing the feeling of having nothing to wear. The video is structured into five parts: bottoms, tops, dresses, shoes, and accessories. Jeans and trousers are discussed first, with advice on choosing based on body type, denim wash, and quality. The speaker suggests starting with two pairs of jeans in light and medium wash, and one black pair, while recommending against white jeans initially due to their interchangeability with light wash denim. Trousers are also recommended for comfort and casual wear, with two pairs suggested in neutral colors like beige and green.
๐ Building a Versatile Top Collection
The second paragraph delves into the topic of tops, starting with layering tanks, which are essential for all seasons. The speaker advises on choosing tanks that can be worn alone or as a base layer, recommending black, white, and a shade of brown or nude. The importance of fabric quality for a flattering fit is highlighted. Optional linen tanks for layering under blazers are mentioned, followed by a discussion on t-shirts in neutral colors like gray, white, and black, with the option to add colors based on personal style. Button-down shirts, particularly linen ones, are recommended as a long-lasting investment, with a tip to shop in the men's section for better fits. The paragraph concludes with a mention of fancy pieces and the importance of including personal style preferences in a capsule wardrobe.
๐งฅ Enhancing Style with Blazers and Layering Pieces
The speaker discusses the inclusion of fancy pieces and double-breasted blazers in a capsule wardrobe, noting their personal fondness for the latter. Two colors of blazers are suggested: a light neutral and a darker option like chocolate brown. The importance of investing in quality blazers for long-term wear is emphasized. The paragraph also covers the need for lightweight jackets and sweatshirts suitable for colder climates, even in summer, with recommendations for closed sweatshirts and open-front jackets. Dresses are briefly mentioned, with a focus on a black midi dress as a versatile starting piece, followed by a second dress in a different style or color. The paragraph concludes with a note on the importance of keeping favorite pieces even if they are not part of the capsule wardrobe foundation.
๐ Completing the Wardrobe with Shoes and Accessories
This paragraph focuses on accessories, starting with belts in brown, white, and black to complement various outfits. The choice of buckle color is suggested to match the existing jewelry collection. Bags are the next topic, with recommendations for a large tote, a small crossbody bag, and a structured bag for office wear, all in neutral colors. A personal review of a Teddy Blake bag is included, praising its durability and versatility. Sunglasses are briefly mentioned, with a suggestion to invest in one high-quality pair. The paragraph concludes with a checklist of essential shoes for a capsule wardrobe: black and brown flats, nude and black heels, white sneakers, and black strappy heels. The goal is to create a foundation for various outfits, and the speaker looks forward to the next part of the series where they will demonstrate outfit combinations.
Mindmap
Keywords
๐กcapsule wardrobe
๐กfoundational items
๐กdenim
๐กbody type
๐กlayering tanks
๐กt-shirts
๐กbutton-down shirts
๐กdouble-breasted blazers
๐กmidi dress
๐กaccessories
๐กsweatshirts
Highlights
Introduction to the third part of the capsule wardrobe series focusing on foundational items.
Foundational items are essential for creating versatile outfits in a capsule wardrobe.
Structure of the video divided into five parts: bottoms, tops, dresses, shoes, and accessories.
Importance of choosing jeans that suit one's body type and the quality of denim for a polished look.
Recommendation to start with two pairs of jeans in light and medium washes for a capsule wardrobe.
Advocating for high-quality jeans as a long-term investment to avoid frequent replacements.
Discussion on the necessity of black jeans for versatility and the option to forgo white jeans initially.
Suggestion to begin with two high-quality trousers in neutral colors for comfort and casual wear.
Emphasis on the importance of layering tanks in various colors for a capsule wardrobe's foundational layer.
Recommendation to choose lightweight, breathable fabric for layering tops and considering different necklines.
Optional inclusion of linen tanks for additional layering options under blazers.
T-shirts in neutral colors like gray, white, and black are essential for a capsule wardrobe's versatility.
Button-down shirts, particularly in men's sections, offer better fit and structure for a long-lasting wardrobe staple.
Inclusion of fancy pieces and double-breasted blazers for personal style and versatility in outfits.
Necessity of lightweight jackets and sweatshirts even in summer for colder climates like Canada.
Starting a capsule wardrobe with two dresses: a black midi dress for layering and another in a different style or color.
Inclusion of skirts like satin midi and pleated skirts for office and casual wear in a capsule wardrobe.
Recommendation to have three belts in brown, white, and black to complement various outfits.
Selection of bags based on need: a big tote for carrying lots, a small crossbody for dresses, and a structured bag for office wear.
Review of Teddy Blake bag's durability and functionality after three months of use.
Essential sunglasses and shoe collection for a capsule wardrobe, including black flats, brown flats, nude and black heels, white sneakers, and strappy heels.
Conclusion of the capsule wardrobe series part three and้ขๅof part four featuring outfit creations with the discussed pieces.
Transcripts
hi everyone welcome back to my channel
welcome back to part three of our
capsule wardrobe series and in today's
video I am going to cover a few pieces
not a few actually there are a lot of
pieces and these are the foundational
items that forms any capsule wardrobe
and by foundational I mean these are
must have because with these items you
can create multiple outfits again and
again so hopefully once you start adding
these items in your capsule wardrobe you
can get rid of the feeling that you have
nothing to wear so without any further
Ado let's get started
[Music]
I'm not gonna wake up
before we start let me explain the
structure of this video so it's easy for
you guys to understand so I have divided
it into five parts and the first part
will be for your bottoms which is your
jeans trousers Etc and the second one is
for Tops like t-shirts shirts the third
one is for dresses fourth one for shoes
and fifth is for accessories which is
again divided into few parts like bags
belts sunglasses but jewelry I will be
covering it in part four or five of this
series
let's start with part one which is your
bottoms and in this one I'm going to
cover jeans and trousers let's talk
about jeans first when it comes to
choosing basic jeans there are a few
things to consider number one is your
body type always use a style that suits
your body type and I've explained
everything in part one of the series so
I'm not going to go into details second
thing to consider is the wash of the
denim there are three types light wash
medium wash and dark wash I think dark
wash is something that you can dress up
or down and is more inclined towards
formal or professional settings but
light wash is something that you can go
for for a casual look and third but very
important point is the quality of your
denim I think quality of the fabric
plays a big role on how your overall
outfit will look if the fit is not good
the fabric quality is pretty bad then it
will show in your outfits and you will
not look put together let's say you
bought a jeans for thirty dollars and it
will last you only six months then you
are spending sixty dollars every year
and are looking for a perfect pair of
jeans again and again going online
wasting your time and it's so much
effort to look for that perfect pair of
jeans if you go for one high quality
jeans for a hundred dollars it will save
you so much time so much effort and your
outfits will look very nice very clean
very put together and you don't have to
spend any extra money for the next 10
years if you have survived so many years
without a good quality Jean I think you
can survive it one more year so save
your money for those 12 months and
invest in a high quality jeans and I
cannot stress this enough now let me
show you what I have in my capsule
wardrobe so when it comes to blue denim
I only have two one is like wash the
other one is medium wash and my
recommendation for your capsule wardrobe
is that you start with just these two
pieces and they don't have to be the
same style for example this one is a
straight leg and the other one is
mixture of both straight white like
jeans just go for the styles that suits
best for your body type but if you are
going only for two then don't buy
anything edgy just go for something very
simple so these are the two jeans that I
would recommend when it comes to blue
denim now let's talk about black and
white black I think is again a must have
it's very versatile will go with all
your outfits very neutral color so I
would recommend that you buy uh one
black jeans either skinny or straight
leg whatever style suits best for your
body type and white jeans I think you
can leave it out right now you don't
have to spend your money on white jeans
I cannot remember any outfit where you
cannot replace your white jeans with a
light washed denim so uh you can use
either or you don't have to spend your
money on white denim right now uh once
you have all the basic pieces like a
light wash medium wash dark wash and
black one then you can go ahead and
invest your money in a white piece and
with right fit and style I think jeans
can be Foundation for so many different
outfits I totally understand if you
don't want to only wear jeans with all
your different outfits and that's the
reason why I have this another section
included here in the bottoms which is
trousers so these are meant for the days
when you just want to feel comfortable
it's just a casual college going outfit
or you are just going out for grocery
shopping or something now keep in mind
that this is not an office capsule
wardrobe office trousers and pants are a
totally different topic that I might
cover in future but this is only a
general capsule wardrobe series and I
would recommend that you start with two
high quality trousers that are
lightweight and suits your body type I
have these two colors and you don't have
to stick with these two because I know
these are boring and very neutral the
first one is beige off-white and the
second one is green
now we are talking about part two which
is for our tops t-shirts shirts layering
tanks tops pretty much everything and
this is the longest part I think let's
start with the first topic which is
layering tanks these are foundation of
the foundational pieces so you can
imagine like these are must must have
and they are very important for your
capsule wardrobe because these will form
the base layer of any outfit whether you
are talking about spring season summer
season or Winters so it's important that
you listen to this part very carefully
so this is what layering tank tops look
like they can either be like this just
like a camisole or they can be something
like this with a white strap on the
shoulders now it's up to you uh which
one do you want to invest in personally
I find myself wearing these kinds more
during summer season or winter season
because these have an extra layer on the
inside to provide me extra warmth and I
think this is perfect for Canadian
weather but if you live in a relatively
hot climate then you can go for
something like this which is very
lightweight and whenever you buy
something like this make sure the
structure is such that you can also wear
them alone like they can be a top or
they can be a layering tank top I don't
know if I'm making sense right now but
let's just say if you have to wear them
under your shirts they will look good or
if you have to wear them like on their
own they should look good as a top in
themselves I still don't think I'm
making sense but I will leave a video on
the side explaining what I mean so my
recommendation is to buy them in three
colors black white and a shade of brown
or you can also go with nude and I think
I'm going to make this point again and
again uh if you are going through the
pain of creating your capsule wardrobe
now then might as well invest in some
high quality pieces and for these
layering tops I think they should be of
lightweight breathable fabric something
that will give your body a very nice
shape so you might want to consider the
neckline as well and this is something
that I forgot to explain it's not a hard
and fast rule to just go with these
round neck types you can also go with a
square neck I think that also looks very
flattering it all depends on your body
type and I have explained this in part
one so if you missed that you don't
deserve to watch part three this next
type is totally optional I leave it up
to you once you have your layering tanks
you can invest in these linen tanks as
well I find them very useful underneath
uh the Blazers so if you are trying to
create different outfits using your
double-breasted Blazers I think you can
invest in these pieces too the next
category that we are going to discuss is
t-shirts I don't think I have to explain
a lot but I have a few recommendations I
think we all know that t-shirts are must
have in capsule wardrobe you can style
them up or down depending on the
occasion you can wear them with your
denim your skirts your jeans and pair it
up with sneakers or heels so they are
very versatile but what will make them
more versatile is the neutral colors so
I recommend that you invest in gray
white and black so these are the must
have in your wardrobe and don't just go
with uh something plain like this you
can also go with little details like
this one has a heart on the left which I
think is very cute but this one is quite
old so I have to replace this one but I
just wanted to show you guys for
reference what I have in my wardrobe so
these three are basic colors and then
depending on your color palette you can
also invest in a few other colors I have
this bright blue color in my wardrobe I
really love this one because again this
goes with all of my skirts my jeans my
shirts even it also gives me a pop of
color on the days when I want to
experiment with my looks if your
personal style is edgy and streetwear
then you can go ahead and buy some
graphic tees but it's totally up to you
your personal Joy guys I have this one
and then I was able to find another one
the next type I think you might have
already guessed by now it's uh the
button-down shirts I know linen
button-down shirts can be very expensive
but again just like a denim this is an
investment that will last you for years
to create a number of outfits the first
suggestion will always be to invest in
neutral colors like black and white and
then after that you can go for like a
third or fourth color whatever suits
your color palette whenever I have to
buy a button-down shirt I always go to
men's section because for some reason
all these Brands now they have started
making some good button down shirts but
earlier I used to see all these tight
fitting and structured shirts for women
and it made me so mad so this is all
that I wanted to talk about when it
comes to button down shirt so you should
have a few oh this looks just like my
dress so you should have a few fancy
pieces so these are a few examples and
just go with whatever you have in your
closet right now all the fancy pieces
you don't have to throw them out oh and
a very important point just because I'm
showing these pieces in my capsule
wardrobe that does not mean all the
remaining items are useless obviously
you might have purged a few items in
part two so whatever you have left you
can keep them I'm just showing you the
collection in my capsule wardrobe and
all the foundational pieces on top of
that whatever you add or whatever you
already have in your wardrobe you can
totally keep it I think this is a very
important point that I forgot to mention
I'm so sorry about that but coming back
to the fancy pieces so I was saying you
can include some crop tops with fancy
sleeves like this one is an off shoulder
top that you might have seen in my other
videos again this one is like a ruffled
crop top that has a v-neckline again
it's very nice or you can include crop
tops like these ones this is a very
pretty lavender color uh I think uh when
layering these tops it looks very nice
these are all additional but optional
pieces the next type is my favorite and
it's double breasted Blazers I have
hundreds of them in my wardrobe probably
not a very healthy Obsession I'm trying
to limit myself on the number of
double-breasted Blazers that I buy every
other month uh but anyway that's
something that I recognize is my problem
I'm trying to improve but for the
purpose of this video I have included
two colors the first one is uh very
light of white or beige and the second
one is chocolate brown you can also use
black instead of brown it's totally up
to you and because high quality double
breasted Blazers can be expensive only
include them in your capsule wardrobe if
you think that this is something that
you are going to wear and uh if you
think that this is your personal style
don't buy your double breasted Blazers
online unless you are 100 sure that the
fit will be right although we are
talking about all the summer pieces and
we are going to cover summer capsule
wardrobe uh I think if you are someone
who lives in a country like Canada you
know that you are going to need some
lightweight jackets and sweatshirts in
your capsule wardrobe even if it's June
and July and trust me it can get cold
really fast so let's talk about
sweatshirts first I always have these
two I don't put them away uh during hot
season so I have one in Gray I have a
black like this one very lightweight
something that I can put on uh just in
case it's cold outside so uh these are
two or three pieces that you want to
keep in one corner of your wardrobe just
in case it gets too cold and you might
have noticed that they both are closed
sweatshirts and not open front they
don't have a zipper in the front for
that I always keep a few lightweight
jackets like these ones so that I can
throw it over my t-shirts or my shirts
so this is a perfect choice for summer
season again very lightweight another
one that you can also invest in is a
denim jacket this is optional but I
think this can be layered up on your
dresses like the one that I'm wearing
right now if I wear a denim jacket on
top it will look very stylish so these
are the few basic pieces that I wanted
to show you guys uh just in case you
live in a relatively colder climate now
let's talk about dresses I think you
only need two dresses to start your
capsule wardrobe the first one will be a
black midi dress I think you can style
this one in so many ways you can layer
it up with your jackets your sweatshirts
your Blazers or you can bear your Tops
on the top and then just use this as a
skirt on the bottom so this is the first
piece and the second one can be any
dress that you want like this one these
are both black but you get the idea just
uh invest in a piece that is different
from this one maybe a white color or
maybe a color that suits your complexion
I think wearing dresses for me it really
makes me happy so whatever makes you
happy just buy that color but the first
one I think should be a very basic dress
that you can layer up or down for casual
or formal events I just realized I
totally forgot about skirts when I was
talking about trousers jeans and bottoms
so it looks like these notes are useless
after all there are two types that I
want to talk about and show it to you
guys uh the first one is this satin midi
skirt these midi lengths are very
versatile they go with number of your
outfits and they look very chic
effortlessly chic the second piece is a
pleated skirt and for some reason all my
skirts are black uh at least for this
capsule wardrobe series but anyway uh
feel free to invest in any other color
uh that you like and if you're someone
like me who has a nine to five uh then
this skirt will be very helpful because
it can go with all your blouses and
shirts and you can create various office
outfits
let's talk about belts worse because
that's the easiest one and for belt uh I
would say just have three in your
wardrobe brown white and black these
will go with all your outfits and all
the pieces that I just talked about and
also before buying these belts have a
look at your jewelry collection if you
think gold suits the best then go for
gold Buckles in the belt and if you
think silver suits the best then go for
something silver in the belt and I think
this ties up your whole outfit together
next I want to talk about bags when it
comes to accessories again very neutral
colors you should have a big tote bag
for the days when you have to carry a
lot of stuff with you I think these are
very easy to carry and uh they look very
nice with all your casual outfits so
this is the first one for dresses like
these I think you can carry a small
crossbody bag again I have this in black
color if you have a nine to five if your
office going then I would suggest that
you have a structured bag in neutral
color just like this one I have a brown
one I'd really like to take a break here
and review Teddy Blake bag if you guys
remember I did my first impression
review back in I don't know what was it
but it's been three months and I wanted
to do a review again to uh show you guys
how it's holding up obviously you guys
have seen this in a lot of my get ready
with me reels so it's working really
well for me and I needed a bag so bad
for my nine to five because I was not
able to find a perfect size that could
fit my laptop my books my small diary my
makeup kit so everything that I carry
for the office but this is perfect and
let me tell you uh it's very strong I
think the amount of weight that I have
put in this I'm surprised that it's
still like new just to give you guys an
idea I usually use this bag two or three
times a week and I have not seen any
signs of wear and tear on the days when
I feel like I don't have much stuff in
the bag I just carry it like this in my
hand or I can use this long strap on my
shoulder so you have two options to
carry it which is very nice and it looks
very stylish both ways so yes that is
all for this bag review and Teddy Blake
also has a huge spring sale going on on
their website and you can also use my
code for extra thirty dollars off I will
leave all the details in the description
box down below next category is
sunglasses I would just say invest in
one piece high quality uh that will last
you for years and that will go with a
number of your outfits
that's it I think that's all for this
type the next and the last type is
something that you guys keep bugging me
about show us your shoe collection so
here's a quick checklist I think these
are the pieces that our must-have uh for
your capsule wardrobe let's start with
the flats you need black flats second
one
flat in a brown color and these are very
versatile goes with all my office
outfits and my casual outfits black
heels nude heels white sneakers this
will go with all your dresses your
Blazers your skirts this is like the
number one priority you should have a
good uh quality white sneakers in your
capsule wardrobe and then black strappy
heels I find myself wearing them all the
time so it's up to you any brand is fine
so I think all these pieces will form a
good foundation for your capsule
wardrobe and all your different outfits
so I think that is all I think I covered
everything photos
yeah I think we are done so yes this is
everything for party of capsule wardrobe
series and when I was going through uh
the list I realized that editing will
take longer than usual and I have a
feeling that this video can be delayed
by a week or so if that's the case I I
apologize in advance but I want to make
sure that everything comes together by
the end of part five I will see you in
part 4 where I will create different
outfits using all these pieces and if
you find this video helpful please don't
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