Capsule Check List

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Checklist

Basics:

ð        LBD* (should fit well and can be worn to a wedding, office party, or the opera...versatile)

ð        Crisp white dress shirt (buttons all the way up and is plain, no frills)

ð        Blazer (trust me on this, it can be worn dress and casual)

ð        Skinny black trousers

ð        Legging (not crappy ones from Wally World, quality ones that won't show undie lines)

ð        Straight leg jeans (medium wash; again casual and dressy all in one)

ð        White tee shirt (fitted)

ð        Long sleeve tee (black and brown)

ð        Jean jacket (or easy layering piece that can be worn all day in or out)

ð        Cardigan (this doesn't necessarily mean classic, it can be any layering sweater)

ð        Pencil skirt (mid calf or right above knee, no shorter)

ð        Casual dress pants (this could mean khakis or lightweight seersucker)

ð        Trench coat

Fashion:

ð        Sleeveless dress top (chiffon is easy to wear and travels well)

ð        Long sleeve dress top (chiffon or silk)

ð        Sweater (a style that can be worn dressy or casual)

Accessories**

ð        Scarves (I rotate between 3 of my faves)

ð        Tall boots

ð        Flats (ballet or pointy)

ð        Black purse

ð        Brown purse 

ð        Sunglasses (one brown, one black)

Jewelry (choose either a gold or silver story and stick to it)**

ð        Hoop earrings (about the size of a golf ball)

ð        Diamond Studs (pea size or smaller)

ð        Costume ring (one big fun ring)

ð        Simple band (simple is really fashionable right now)

ð        Chunky necklace

ð        Strand necklace

ð        Wedding rings (mine are silver, and I still wear gold with them.  No rules, remember?)

Summer:

ð        Khaki shorts

ð        Denim shorts

ð        Strapless maxi

ð        Beach cover up

ð        Strapless tanks ( two; black and neon yellow)

ð        Cotton skirt

ð        Flip flops in black

ð        Leather flips that are dressier

LBD =Little Black Dress

**You really can't have enough of jewelry or accessories.  This is a good way to jazz up your simplified wardrobe, however I find I wear the same few items repeatedly.