Our weather just switched. We still expect some days in the low 70s, but our boiler in our building is now on and it was 68 degrees as a high in my office yesterday! I'm glad I've been working on my capsule since early September. That said, I'm not done yet.
This year I have a budget as always, but for the first time I'm not too worried about trying to get things at an ultra-low price. I did some calculations and I think I will be ok.
So far the plan is to carry over from Spring/Summer and past seasons:
1. hot pink button down shirt with french cuffs--- purchased this back in 2012 as part of my interview capsule (wanted something for s/s interview wear that wasn't b/w)-- worn maybe 7 times so far-- color looks good on me but not the most "natural" as I look better in deeper pink/purples or red/oranges - french cuffs a pain at work unless rolled or flipped over a jacket -- was planning to wear under sweater this year but so far all results have been bunchy- is possible shoulders and or arms are too big
2. black b/d-- same as above, slimmer fit through shoulders, almost tunic length, will try with denim jacket,warm under layer, and grey ponte skinnies
3. 3 black and 2 navy black GAP supersoft l/s crewneck tees -- layering pieces, some may need replacement mid-season
4. ON army jacket-- loved this all spring, summer, and fall-- having harder time pairing in winter
5. Speigel draped leather jacket ----- love love love this--- need to repair lining in one sleeve
6. ON denim jacket--- likewise love this-- sleeves are very long, but I generally cuff all year indoors to avoid the button issue with artifacts
7. Black poly diagonal sleeve tee blouse--- this is a favorite, plan to wear with slim layering piece underneath, however my first few attempts were fails do to color/neckline/sleeve slimness
8. 1-2 pair of older medium blue bootcuts--- I think I will definitely wear the longer pair with my ugly green shoes and heeled boots, the shorter pair is probably getting demoted
9. GAP sexy bootcuts
10. black RL turtleneck -- t-shirt weight, draped top -- looks best with leather jacket, which makes it look pretty "dressy" -- will try with distressed jeans or grey ponte, otherwise it is staying in my gallery capsule
11. black leather jacket- euro style slim from janet
12. burgundy euro sneaks -- most comfy shoes I own
13. red Miz Mooz distressed chelsea
14. olive "ugly" shoes-- very padded for long days on my feet but a bit wide
15. I also have a pair of dress oxfords (not for daily work wear) and a pair of grey sneakers I can wear inside, plus gear shoes to commute in on really sloppy days
16. ss olive rayon drapey tee -- only good as underlayer in winter
So far I have purchased and am absolutely keeping (purchased w/ tags off):
17. oatmeal tee from NAS -- good color for me, might be a size too big or just fluid fit?
18. Gap dark indigo straight leg jeans (love these so far, fit like skinnies)
19. navy white and coral scarf print blouse -- winter under layer is on order, may be a tad snug in shoulders - wondering if I should eat the money and get a bigger size or wear it
I'm tenatively keeping:
20. Gap straights in a distressed colorway a size up--- slim BFs?
21. Gap straights, black
22. Halogen zip shoulder sassy sweatshirt (blk)
23. Marled medium charcoal grey GAP hoodie (for layering under jackets for warmth)
24. Black pleione draped 3/4 sleeve blouse -- love this but wondering about how seasonal it will be-- this is probably a keeper either way, but may not work at work unless I have something warm under and or over it, otherwise it will be the warm weather gallery capsule piece
I've ordered and am waiting on a smaller size:
25. navy ON cardi---- to wear with scarf print blouse, larger size a bit big in shoulders, kinda shapeless -- we will see how the medium fits
26. olive Unliquo sweatshirt---- BF suggested one size smaller for weekend wear
Things that I'm just waiting on arriving:
27. grey ponte straight legs -- excited about these, wondering if they are a duplicate of the black jeans
28. navy blue silk tee -- this was on deep sale, may not work for winter
forest green plaid shirt -- I really hope this fits, I hope that the navy cardi also works under it
29. some heattgear underlayers
30. Burgundy v-neck zip hem sweater -- not sure about the color, know I want a draped pullover and something dark red
31. charcoal and black colorblock draped BR tee -- this may not be warm enough for our weird building in winter
32. purple and black patterned BR sweater -- hope I ordered the right size
I also have a pair of deep grey wool slacks and a pair of self-stripe rayon black slacks and the halogen ponte seamed pencil skirt in black-- none are work appropriate but are worn for funerals, interviews, gallery openings, etc. I have a white button down that I keep exclusively for interviews and funerals.
Still looking to add:
maybe 1-2 more tops
3 pair of boots
2 belts
scarves
maybe 1 dress
Bold items are things that may be more suited to summer.
Most of the cold season I am at home with the BF, running errands and eating casually/going to the movies, taking short road trips, or at work. I have his holiday party which was quite the cocktail affair last year, but it will be cold.
Looking at my wardrobe for f/w 2014 what do you ladies see? Holes? Excess? Advice on pieces?
