5 capsule wardrobe brands made it into more closets than any other. Followers of all ages agree these contemporary essentials come from some of the best brands for a capsule wardrobe. A combination of quality and versatility has proven these pieces are essential in any contemporary wardrobe. There 2 quality famous brand closet MVPs under $100, possibly the only black pants you’ll ever need, an iconic little black dress, and my best-selling Veronica Beard blazer.
CAPSULE WARDROBE BRAND #1 | VERONICA BEARD
Ever since I got my Veronica Beard blazer in 2021, I’ve been recommending it on my blog and Instagram. It’s the most expensive piece from the top five best capsule wardrobe brands, but worth every dollar. Once you try it on you’ll see why it was the best-selling capsule wardrobe essential all year. In October 2021, I wrote a blog post called Makeover Tons of Outfits With This Blazer. Revisit it here for some blazer outfit formulas you can still recreate. You can see how it fits well on two totally different body types when you watch this video I shared recently on Instagram.
High Low Styling
Travel Capsule Wardrobe Essential
Blazer | Pants | Boots | Hat Similar
As you can see in this post, a Veronica Beard blazer is the best travel companion. It’s easy to dress up with a slip dress or down with jeans and always looks pulled together.
CAPSULE WARDROBE BRAND #2 | VINCE
This Vince slip dress made another appearance in my most recent Holiday Capsule Wardrobe where I styled it with a long sleeve sheer turtleneck under it and cropped cashmere sweater over it, making it the perfect dress for winter. If you’re still wondering how to style a slip dress in the winter read this blog post for two more ideas. Of all the slip dresses I share, this one is the best. It’s made out of a versatile and washable crinkle satin that is cut on the bias so it doesn’t cling.
How to Style a Slip Dress in the Winter
The LBD That Delivers Now & Later
Recreate these slip-dress outfits for any time of the year.
With a Button Up
With a Striped Top
With a Jacket and Animal Print Shoes
CAPSULE WARDROBE BRAND #3 | J. CREW
This cardigan is so versatile you may want more than one. This mid-length multitasking layer is available in multiple colors and sizes xx-small to 3x. I shared 21 outfit formulas you can make with the 10 pieces in my Modern Classic Capsule Wardrobe here.
3 Lengths
From Good in the Hood Blog Post
CAPSULE WARDROBE BRAND #4 | FIDELITY
You have to see these pants in action here on Instagram. They are so flattering. Natalia is 5’8″ and wearing a size 31. I’m 5’4″ and wearing a 25. The black “Cher” from Fidelity is the perfect mid-rise straight-leg pant. It has a contoured waistband and performance stretch fabric that works with your body shape to flatter your figure. You can literally wear them with anything! I recommend at least one or two washes, including a classic denim color.
CAPSULE WARDROBE BRAND #5 | SWEATY BETTY
Thank God for elastic waist pants. This elevated athletic style looks as good as it feels. Size down for the best fit. This “after-class” wide-leg pant from Sweaty Betty comes in two versatile inseam lengths and sizes XXS-XXL. I love the stylish side slits.
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These are my favorite pants to travel with. I took them to Ireland and wore them casually during the day with sneakers and easily dressed them up with a blazer and boots. I recommend the coordinating pieces in the collection too.
