by Hanny A

Created on: July 03, 2010

Creating your summer capsule wardrobe will enable you to mix and match all summer without having you feeling as if you need to purchase more clothes. You can look chic and stylish all summer by choosing the right pieces of clothing most in neutral colours so you can dress up all summer.

Maxi Dress
You absolutely cannot go wrong with a summer maxi dress, they are extremely easy to wear and very versatile. Also, maxi dresses can be dressed up or down with the right accessories and are in trend. Look for a maxi dress that flatters your body shape and that doesn’t cut you in half. You can choose maxi dresses that have prints for a capsule wardrobe or a plain maxi dress depending on your personality.

Sandals
Get your feet ready for sandals this summer; they are comfy and match nearly every piece of clothing to have. You can slip them on and bare your feet. Sandals are a great piece for a summer capsule wardrobe because of the sheer ease of them. Birkenstocks are excellent sandals for the summer and are great for your feet, in a variety of different colours and prints.

Basic tee
For summer, there are those days where you want something simple yet an item that looks great. Invest in a good quality tee-shirt or tank top, which fits your body shape. A good quality one will last you all summer and will not start to become baggy. Get ones in neutral colours such as white and navy, from there you can build your way up with other colours.

Jeans
Everyone has their favourite pair of jeans, whether it is skinny or flared, they not only fit into a summer capsule wardrobe but any other season as well. They can be worn with absolutely anything for a casual affair or for a formal one.

Sunglasses
Oversized sunglasses are a signature statement, stylish and keep your eyes protected from the sun. They can add a bit of glamour to any outfit. However, try on a lot to make sure you get a frame that accentuates your face. If you have a round face, choose squared oversize sunglasses, if you have a longer face choose narrower glasses.

Pashmina
Sometimes it gets cold in the summer especially in the evenings, carrying a pashmina. You can wear them as a stylish scarf or as a cover up. Pastel colours are great for the summer as they brighten up any outfit. Or you can get it in a neutral colour such as greys or browns which are great for the summer. Black attracts heat in the sun, so it could make you hotter!

With these must haves in ones summer wardrobe you can mix and match all summer with other items in your closet.

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