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Holiday capsule wardrobe 2023

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Holiday capsule wardrobe from top left: black pencil skirt / green blouse / silver hoops / Chanel nail polish / Dior nail polish / black belt / flare jeans / Chanel handbag (see below for alternatives) / Mary Janes / velvet top / black boots /

The holiday season is upon us. This means it is time to put together a few holiday outfits for Christmas parties, holiday parties, and a general festive feeling. Love that!

This holiday season, I am keeping my looks low key and using classic pieces combined with seasonal fabrics and colors to create a seasonal look. A black pencil skirt is classic and always chic. It can easily be paired with a holiday green blouse or party-ready velvet top.

For more casual occasions, jeans go with everything! Ha! This green blouse and velvet top go perfectly with jeans and can be dressed up with a classic and dressy handbag. I plan to wear the boots with my jeans, and the Mary Janes with my pencil skirt.

When it comes to jewelry, you may have classic and sparkling pieces in your collection. Wear them! If you have office parties, or more low-key celebrations, classic hoops are the answer.

Of course, nails are an easy way to get into the holiday spirit. Both Chanel and Dior have fabulous holiday nail polish collections. I am in love!

Can we talk investment dressing for a minute? As you can see, I have a Chanel bag featured in this holiday capsule wardrobe. This is a classic handbag I purchased close to twenty years ago. While the price increase over the years may be cost prohibitive for many people, there are plenty of equally classic handbags on the market in a similar style. I highly recommend investing in a dressy black handbag you can pull out for dinner, parties, and more. Here are a few currently on the market which will make fabulous investment handbags you will cherish for decades to come:

Also, let’s talk pencil skirts. This is a classic and chic article of clothing everyone should have in their wardrobes. If you don’t already own one, I highly recommend investing in a black pencil skirt. They never go out of style and can be worn for dinner, parties, and are always office appropriate. You won’t regret owning a black pencil skirt! This one is under $100. Love that!

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Enjoy the holiday season and stay tuned for more holiday coverage!

XOXO

Cathy

Fall 2023 capsule wardrobe

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Fall 2023 capsule wardrobe from left: Pendleton sweater / wide leg jeans, medium wash (old, also love this pair) / black flares (old, also love this pair) / denim pencil skirt / black long sleeve tee / classic black belt / stripe sweater /

Is it fall yet? I am so done with summer weather; fall cannot come soon enough! That being said, I am all set for fall! This autumn season, casual style is classic style. We are seeing timeless Pendleton sweaters, stripes inspired by nautical design, and denim which is being shown in classic, wide leg, and flare cuts.

I am a sucker for sweaters, so when I spotted this thick and cozy Pendleton sweater for fall, I knew I needed it in my life! It is a classic beige hue with a touch of red which will make it easy to wear with a fall color palette. It is definitely the hero piece of my casual fall capsule wardrobe for the fall 2923 season! Love!

In addition to sweaters, the denim pencil skirt is hot, which is fabulous because I am all about casual style. In early fall, when temperatures are still warm, this denim pencil skirt will pair well with my stripe sweater and loafers. Then, when temperature drop as fall moves on, it will look fabulous with boots and this Pendelton sweater over a long sleeve tee. The skirt will also translate into winter style! I plan to pair it with winter boots and my puffy black jacket, which you will see in the winter season!

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What is in your fall capsule wardrobe this autumn 2023 season?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

Summer 2023 capsule wardrobe

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Casual summer 2023 capsule wardrobe from top left: light wash denim short / navy print top / medium wash denim shorts / black tee / black and white printed pants / v-neck tee / boxy crew neck tee / silver bracelet /

We finally have summer weather! Love that! For the summer 2023 season, I am looking forward to keeping things casual and simple. I updated my shorts wardrobe to include two pairs of denim shorts in different washes and also a fun pair of lightweight pants to wear on foggy days, or when the weather is slightly cooler.

My tees and tops are casual this summer too. I have gravitated towards shades of blue and green for the summer months. Since investment dressing is hot right now, my personal style is in a happy place. I have always been a huge advocate for investment dressing and spicing up a seasonal wardrobe with one or two trendy pieces. This summer, I am forgoing the trendy pieces and sticking to basics.

In addition to shorts and lightweight pants, I have dresses from last summer which will work perfectly again this summer. My dresses are all extremely affordable and priced under $50. When you hear the term “investment dressing” you might think this means purchasing expensive items, it does not. Investment dressing is about sticking to pieces which transcend trends, fit well, and offer good quality. You can find this in affordable clothing! Love that! Here are the pieces from last season and last year I am wearing this summer:

Accessories are understated and classic for the summer season too. Stay tuned for my shoe and handbag capsule wardrobes later this week!

Thanks for stopping by and have a fabulous summer!

XOXO
Cathy