Outfit Ideas: 50 Core Closet Fashion Essentials Guide

The core of sustainable fashion is a sustainable wardrobe aka a Capsule Wardrobe

> Includes Online Shopping Guide

Stop rummaging through your wardrobe trying to piece together an outfit. This is time consuming, stressful and no way to start your day.

A cluttered closet creates a suffocating, confusing mess or a style.

You are unique and your style should communicate this as you pace through your day.

Clothes need to be practical and serve a purpose, your wardrobe should be full of clothes that directly appeal to you, clothes that suit what it is you do every day. 

An organised wardrobe means you feel in control of not just your style but your entire life. The perpetual effect of having an organised closet will filter down through your entire house, life and being.

Having a large stockpile or abundance of clothes does not reflect an effortlessly easy to assemble style. Quite the opposite. Less is more which literally translates to owning fewer clothes, accessories, bags and shoes which have been planned and selected with a purpose means you will have an abundance to wear. 

How having a core closet works?

These 50 listed style essentials are engineered to be interchangeable with each other.

You will be supplied with a unique wardrobe full of clothes you can mix and match.

All your clothes will be the right cut, style and price for you.

The ideal is too you will find you spend a lot less money. No more spending guilt, impulse buying or buying another top that you never wore.

• Have you ever give thought to how many jeans you actually need?

• Do you like the jeans you have?

• How do they make you feel?

• Does the fabric style, cute work for you?

1,000 Outfits options from these 50 Style Essentials

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Organise your wardrobe with a plan, which means more outfits for you!

All your wardrobe items will have a purpose and a place. This plan will see you spending less and having more to wear.

★ Pick the items that suit YOU!

Below is the life-changing solution to looking stylish, spending less and having a wardrobe full of clothes you love. 

Pick and choose what suits you from the below shopping guide. Choose items based on your climate.

This Capsule Wardrobe Starter-Kit will help you build the perfect wardrobe exclusively tailored for you.

Recommended for use as a seasonal wardrobe. Re-work your wardrobe every 4-6 months.

★ Online Shopping Capsule Wardrobe Guide

Tops - Tees / T-shirts

T-shirts also know as tees, come in a range of necklines, cuts, fabrics and lengths.

Aim to have a selection of t-shirts that can be worn with casual outfits right through to workwear outfits and dressy outfits.

A t-shirt can be the ideal match for a workwear skirt under a blazer. The same t-shirt can be coordinated with a casual pair of shorts or trousers. T-shirts can be worn tucked in for a smart style or worn loose for a more casual style. Get creative and knot your t-shirt at the side or at the back to create a more fitted silhouette.

Choose 2 from below T-shirt options 

Option 1: Summer - White Short-sleeve T-shirt SHOP

Option 2: Winter - White Long-sleeve T-shirt SHOP

Option 3: Summer - Grey Short-sleeve T-shirt SHOP

Option 4:  Winter - Grey Long-sleeve T-shirt SHOP

 

Option 5: Summer - Black Short-sleeve T-shirt SHOP

Option 6: Winter - Black Long-sleeve T-shirt SHOP

 

Option 7: Summer - Striped Short-sleeve T-shirt SHOP

Option 8: Winter - Striped Long-sleeve T-shirt SHOP

  

Tops - Shirts

The oldest piece of clothing ever discovered was a linen shirt in an Egyptian tomb from the First Dynasty. A shirt has long been the fashion item of choice.

If you consider yourself not a shirt person I would suggest you aren't choosing the right shirt.

Shirts are available in many fabrics, styles and arm lengths. Choose shirts made from one fabric over mix blended fabrics.

Draping is important, consider your shape when choosing your shirts. Shirts look best with a little room to breathe.

Choose 2 from below Shirt options 

Option 1: Summer - White Short-sleeve Shirt SHOP

Option 2: Winter -  White Long-sleeve  Shirt SHOP

Option 3: Black Long-sleeve Shirt SHOP

Option 4: Black Long-sleeve Shirt SHOP

 

Option 5:   Denim Long-sleeve Shirt SHOP

Option 6:   Denim Long-sleeve Shirt SHOP

 

Tops - Sweaters

Sweaters are made from a knitted fabric traditionally with protein fibres.

• Sheep's wool - Merino and Lambswool

• Goat's wool - Cashmere, Mohair and Pashmina

• Alpaca

• Llama

• Rabbit - Angora

Taken from - Fashionpedia - The visual dictionary of fashion design.

The price tag can often be an indication of quality.

Well cared for sweaters should last you years, if not decades. Mixed blends tend not to be as durable and long-lasting.

Choose 2 from below Sweater options 

Option 1: Neutral Sweater SHOP

Option 2:  Black Sweater SHOP

Option 3: Grey Sweater SHOP

Option 4: Neutral Sweater SHOP

 

Pants - Jeans and Trousers

'Pants' is the umbrella term to include; Jeans and Trousers (UK term). Jeans are trousers made from denim, durable and easily dressed up or down. There are many jeans on the market - find jeans that you are motivated to wear, that suit your form and are made from fabric that will last. 

Trousers come in a spectrum of fabrics - choose fabrics that are a close weave - not dense.

A good rule is to opt for non-blended fabrics. The blends often have different wear and care properties, shrinkage, resistant to wear etc. Check seams are well made.

Choose 4 from below Pants - Jeans and Trousers options 

Option 1: Dark Blue Jeans SHOP

Option 2: Middle Blue Jeans SHOP

 

Option 3: Grey Jeans SHOP

Option 4:  Black Jeans SHOP

 

Option 5: Black Tapered Trousers SHOP

Option 6: Black Wide-leg Trousers SHOP

 

Skirts and Shorts

A skirt is a piece of fabric covering your waist, down your hips and legs. A skirt provides coverage that can be layered over tights, leggings or trousers. Skirts can be worn with socks or bare legs.

These skirt options can provide you with a year-round wardrobe option.

Shorts are included here, in a capsule wardrobe, this is a clear category to reference them under for warmer months. 

Choose 2 from below Skirts and Shorts options 

Option 1: Denim Skirt SHOP

Option 2: Black Midi Skirt SHOP

 

Option 3: Grey Midi Skirt SHOP

Option 4: Neutral Midi Skirt SHOP

 

Option 5: Denim Shorts SHOP

Option 6: Black Shorts SHOP

Jackets and Coats

Jackets and Coats are the outer layers of your outfit. With a long fashion history; Jackets and Coats were worn in the medieval European times for warmth and prestige.

Biker jackets to Marlen Brando and James Dean. Saint Laurent make women all over the planet want a biker jacket. 

Bomber jackets, wear anywhere, durable and such a well-cut favourite.

Cloaks, capes, pea coats, tuxedos and zip-up jackets - it's not an easy decision. Coats and Jackets are a wonderous fashion item - these are the core recommendations.

Less is more - choose with love.

Choose 2 from below Jacket and Coat options 

Option 1: Black Blazer SHOP

Option 2: Biker Jacket SHOP

 

Option 3: Denim Jacket SHOP

Option 4: Bomber Jacket SHOP

 

Option 5: Trench Coat SHOP

Option 6: Warm Coat SHOP

Accessories

Clever little things accessories are, never underestimate their importance in this Capsule Wardrobe Starter-Kit Checklist.

Accessories transform your outfit, something is missing until you add an accessory. The list of accessories is long; hats, caps, sunglasses, scarf, watch, gloves, belt, bag, necklace, earrings, rings and ties.

This is the Capsule Wardrobe Starter-Kit Checklist Accessories list to make the vast world of accessories at little less confusing.

Choose 2 from below Accessory options 

Option 1: Hoop Earrings SHOP

Option 2: Crossbody Shoulder Bag SHOP

 

Option 3: Scarf SHOP

Option 4: Pendant Necklace SHOP

Option 5: Belt SHOP

Option 6: Tote Bag SHOP

 

Shoes

Technically shoes are accessories, though in the Capsule Wardrobe Starter-Kit Checklist this item requires more attention and focus.

Try dressing from your shoes up? Have you ever chosen your shoes for your outfit first?

Choose 2 from below Shoes options 

Option 1: Black Ankle Boots SHOP

Option 2: Black Pumps SHOP

 

Option 3: Black Smart Flats SHOP

Option 4: Neutral Smart Flats SHOP

 

Option 5: Black Flat Sandals SHOP

Option 6: Neutral Flat Sandals SHOP

Option 7: Black Sneakers SHOP

Option 8: White Sneakers SHOP

Your morning doesn't need to start with wardrobe frustration 

The classic your wardrobe is full of clothes and nothing to wear.

Download now The Ultimate Capsule Wardrobe Guide - A Style Book

These reference guide and workbook will help you build a wardrobe full of clothes you love, clothes that effortless go together to make a large range of outfits. 

Owning all these key fashion essentials will make getting dressed easy for you. You will have all the basics you need to make quick, stylish outfits you love - every day. 

 

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Having a core closet of fashion basics means that you have an abundance of outfits. All the pieces you have will be easily interchangeable and create a large range of outfits.

You will spend less money and feel like you have more to wear.

Take your time and enjoy the process.

 

Plus: Be sure to have a look at OwnMuse's Capsule Wardrobe Accessory ideas:

• Black Cross Body Bags

• Minimalist Sculptural Jewellery

• Pendant Necklaces